A glorious way to experience Christmas!
Quiet your thoughts, find a peaceful space, and put Keeping Christmas in your CD player to enjoy a traditional "Service of Readings and Carols" in the comfort of your own home. Intertwined with the tranquil and beautiful choral music of Gloriae Dei Cantores are readings from the Gospel of Matthew--reverently retelling the story of Christ's birth. In addition to the well-loved Christmas carols such as "Carol of the Star," "Shall I tell you who will come to Bethlehem?" "A Tender Shoot," and the Nativity Carol, this recording includes the beloved Missa ad Praesepe ("Mass of the Cradle") originally written for Westminster Cathedral in London. The CD runs about 70 minutes.

Each year at Christmas, Gloriae Dei Cantores celebrates the traditional candlelit Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, re-telling the stories of Christ's birth that stir us with memories and hopes for peace and love. As you listen to these carols and stories, let your heart fill with gratitude for our many blessings, and with goodwill toward others. Gloriae Dei Cantores offers this recording with a prayer that the joy of the season brings you renewed hope and a fresh sense of wonder!