Red and Green: Behind the Music

Behind the Music

Christmas means a lot of different things to people. I have a lot of fond memories over the years of our extended family all piled in for a day at my aunt and uncle’s singing the 12 days of Christmas, and forgetting the words, then an uproar of laughter ensuing. I also remember the generosity of my parents each year, regardless of the economy, the love I’ve felt from my family, who, never choosing me, adopted me into their hearts accepting me flaws and all, and committing to walking though a lifetime together. I remember what a wonderful time the Christmas season been to sing about my faith in Christ. More specifically the mystery of God entering the canvas of His own creation. He sent His Son Jesus to born as one of us, in our less than ideal and often lackluster circumstances. Regardless of the mixed feelings Joseph carried in his heart toward this child, his new wife, the violence of Harod’s decree, and the ridiculousness of forcing families to be together to be counted for the census, good came into the world on that day that we celebrate. I wrote and recorded these songs to stake my claim in all that I believe to be Christmas, sorting through the Biblical account and what Christmas has culturally become here in America, and to then touch on a few things that I think are meaningful. Life is busy. Life is messy. I hope these songs provide you a moment to reflect on your family, on your blessings, on your doubts and fears, and how a little baby could alter the course of your history forever.

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