So, like many of you, I grew up with advent calendars, two pieces of cheap posterboard glued together, covered in sentimental scenes and glitter, with 25 little “doors” for each day, which opened to a Bible verse that pertained to the season. We would start on December 1st, and open one door a day until all the doors were opened on Christmas.
Well, I thought I’d remember this tradition by starting a Treehouse version thereof, using the one thing that winds me up for Christmas better than anything else: Advent and Christmas music.
I’d like to start off the first couple of days by kickin’ it ol’ school. Real Old School. Like, Ancient. With a lovely twist of Late 20th Century Meddling.
Veni Emmanuel dates back to the 12 Century, possibly back to the 8th, when Gregorian Chant was first compiled by Pope Gregory the Great and Charlemagne. This particular, relatively popular, arrangement dates from the late 1980’s. While some purists would insist on the plainchant being plain. . .I humbly disagree. I think this is a lovely arrangement, and respects the idea that Chant is not everyone’s cup of musical tea, while still respecting the chant itself.
Enjoy ^_^
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq2my9m0xmM