A talented family of musicians beautifully performed an original Christmas tune of theirs, singing about their blessings and lack of want and need.

Christmas is a tremendous season intended to be spent with family and friends celebrating the birth and the arrival of the Savior. Presents and the exchanging of gifts are often involved in those celebrations. Gifts are closely associated with the Christmas season, and sometimes too much. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, one family, The Petersens, performed “We Don’t Need Anything This Year.” It’s an original tune about being content and living in the moment, not wanting more and more. It’s a song about having the correct perspective and concentrating on the time the Lord has given us with our family. Those precious moments, such as Christmas gatherings, are fleeting. What is here one moment may not be here the next.

“Here’s a Christmas present, here’s to Christmas past
And here’s to all the first times and the last
Here’s to all the joy we have, and here’s to all the tears
Darling, we don’t need anything this year”

Too much of Christmas has become about presents and wanting this item or that object. Everyone wants something nice to open on Christmas morning, but those gifts will only bring momentarily pleasure and satisfaction. 

When it comes to Christmas, it’s important to remember it’s a time to spend worshiping the newborn King. The December holiday is also about friends, family and the memories made with those people closest to us in life.

As the song also mentions, life is short. Blink, and several years have gone by. Soak up and cherish the time we have with the people we love. It’s sad, but it’s true that we never know when it will be the last one with them. 

Most people are more than blessed, with God more than meeting our needs. Most, if they are honest with themselves, do not need anything at Christmastime.

Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

One gifted young man displayed his musical talent with a moving and stirring rendition of a beloved tune about Christ’s arrival and the events leading up to that world-changing birth.

While Mary, a lowly and humble servant of the Lord, may have given birth to Jesus Christ, she also helped to deliver hope to the world. The arrival of the Son of God, the One sent to save man from his sins, had been highly anticipated and foretold in the Old Testament. When that moment finally arrived, it must have been one of indescribable joy and happiness! 

In a clip posted on YouTube, one talented musician, Trevor Drudge, performs “The First Noel,” a song about that first Christmas – the most holy of nights. In addition to singing those beautifully written lyrics, Trevor plays the piano while sitting in a dimly lit room. Trevor delivers an emotional and beautiful performance. 

“The first Noel the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel”

The hope from Christ’s birth and his later death on the cross and resurrection was and is truly for everyone, as evidenced by the story of Christ’s birth. Mary and Joseph were not people of nobility or any notable status in society. They were willing servants of the Lord. Similarly, God notified the poor shepherds watching over their flocks about the birth of the Lord with a star in the sky. 

These were people that society looked down upon, but they were some of the first to learn about Christ’s birth, about the newborn King who brought hope with Him for all.

Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

A pair of supremely talented vocalists put a unique spin on a beloved Christmas song, singing the tune in three different languages.

Christmas is when friends and family gather to recognize and celebrate the birth of the newborn King. Those Christmas celebrations and annual traditions will vary from family to family. No two families will do everything the same. 

The order of the traditions, the food served and not even the language spoken at those celebrations matters. At Christmastime, the only reason, the only thing worth celebrating and gathering for on Dec. 25 is the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a time to remember that most holy night when that precious baby boy, born to a virgin in a stable surrounded by barnyard animals, entered the world. 

A clip posted on YouTube shows how the birth and the celebration of that birth of Christ transcends language and culture. Christ was sent into the world to save all from their sins, and to give hope to all of man, regardless of culture, race or language. 

The two performers in the video give a wonderfully moving performance of “Mary, Did You Know?,” singing it in three different languages – English, Hebrew and Arabic. The performers, as they belt out the lyrics in the different languages, beautifully capture the weight and meaning of the song. 

Yes, an angel of the Lord visited Mary and told her what was to take place. But when did she realize the significance and importance of the child she was to birth and raise? 

“Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy
Has come to make you new?
This child that you delivered, will soon deliver you”

What a powerful song that beautifully and succinctly conveys the importance of Christ’s birth to the entire world. Christ, the Savior, had come to save sinners and to give them hope and a chance at everlasting life with Him.

Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Several immensely talented children gave a toe-tapping and energetic performance of an already upbeat and beloved Christmas tune. 

The Christmas season is a terrific, joyous and, arguably, the best time of the year. It’s a period intended to celebrate, remember and honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Christ’s entrance into the world changed the course of history forever, providing hope for anyone and everyone.

The hope that Christ’s birth, and later His death and resurrection, brought to a lost and hurting world is not limited to one specific group of people. Instead, Christ’s love, mercy and forgiveness transcends race, gender, culture and language. 

As such, many people all over the world celebrate and recognize the birth of Jesus Christ. Christ came to save all from their sins. The Bible states that all who confess their sins and believe, in their heart, that Jesus Christ is Lord will have everlasting life with Him. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, the One Voice Children’s Choir performs the Spanish-English Christmas song “Feliz Navidad.” It’s a beautiful and unbelievably catchy cover. 

All who listen and watch this entire clip will be in a decidedly better mood. There is no possible way, after listening to those splendid and delightful harmonies, anyone could be in a poor frame of mind. 

“I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart”

Not only are the vocal performances tremendously upbeat and catchy, but the video’s visuals only add and enhance the song’s already joyous, celebratory sound. 

People are dancing, swaying and moving around to the beat of the music. Bright, vibrant colors and smiles abound in the video for this energetic Christmas cover. The video is a picture-perfect representation of the joyful celebration that is Christmas Day and the entire Christmas season. 

Romans 10:9 “Because, if you say with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and have faith in your heart that God has come back from the dead, you will have salvation.”

Some of the most talented entertainers in the world of music today – Andrea Bocelli and Pentatonix – combined their voices for a splendid and magical recording of a Christmas classic, “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

God sending His one and only Son to Earth was a highly-anticipated, world-changing event. Jesus Christ’s arrival was even mentioned in the Old Testament books Isaiah and Micah. The moment when that precious baby boy was born in that lowly, humble stable changed everything for all people. That child brought hope for a lost, broken and hurting world. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Andrea Bocelli and Pentatonix sing about the moments following the birth of Jesus Christ and bringing the child gifts fit for a King. But Andrea and the Grammy Award-winning a cappella group aren’t the only voices heard on this updated version of “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

“A Child, a Child shivers in the night
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold”

The cover is a family project of sorts. Matteo and Virginia Bocelli join their father and Pentatonix on the song about delivering silver and gold to the King of kings and the Lord of Lords. Matteo and Virginia are evidence that Andrea’s immeasurable talent and gift for sound did not stop with him.

There are hundreds of versions and covers of nearly every Christmas song. Likely, if a singer or musician has any amount of fame and notoriety, they have recorded several Christmas covers. However, this collaboration of the Bocellis and Pentatonix stands out among a very crowded field. It’s easily one of the best and most inventive versions of “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

Each performer brings their unique, distinct sound and talents, creating a most enjoyable and pleasant listening experience. It’s a version that you’ll find yourself going back to repeatedly. 

Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Two fathers and daughters combined their angelic voices, making for a beautiful and dazzling performance of a Christmas tune.

Christmas is a wonderful, and arguably, the best time of the entire year. It’s a season full of friends, family, fun and too much food. Part of those joyous celebrations often include annual traditions such as watching Christmas films and television specials or listening to holiday-themed songs. 

As everyone already knows, there is no shortage of Christmas songs. Those beloved tunes run the gamut and include everything from secular to religious, upbeat, fast-paced to slow and drawn out, and funny to serious and depressing. Regardless of your preference in music, there is bound to be a Christmas song or two that meets your standards and tastes.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Claire and Dave Crosby and Mat and Savanna Shaw sing a Christmas song, a classic from Nat King Cole – “The Christmas Song.”

The talented quartet, while sitting comfortably next to one another, belts out those lyrics, which many people can likely recite from memory. 

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos”

It’s simply a fantastic performance. Each group member gets plenty of time to shine and flex their impressive vocal muscles. In addition to singing, Dave also plays the guitar throughout the video.

The amount of talent in a video that is not even 4-minutes long is startling. There is not a missed note or anything. It’s as close to a perfect performance as you’re likely to find. 

Others commented on the YouTube video, mentioning how much they enjoyed the vocal performance.

“Wow…just wow. This was vocal perfection on so many levels. I’d love to have an entire holiday album of the four of them together like this. So amazing,” one person added.

“So sweet to see two father-daughter duets working together. Thank you, it was very nice,” a second individual posted. 

Psalm 95:1 “O come, let us make songs to the Lord; sending up glad voices to the Rock of our salvation.”

Legendary entertainer Elvis Presley and one of the biggest names in country music today, Kane Brown, joined forces and turned in a powerful, moving duet, singing a Christmas classic.

Technology is constantly evolving and improving. That impact can be seen everywhere. Things thought impossible just a few years ago are now entirely doable. Technology is now available that can spit out entire resumes, poems and text message responses in seconds. 

Entertainment is just one of the areas that have felt the impact of ever-improving technology. Technology has even advanced to the point where Elvis Presley, who has been dead for decades, can sing a duet with country music singer Kane Brown. In a clip posted on YouTube, that is what happened. 

Kane joined Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll, for a duet. The two sang Elvis' beloved but somewhat depressing classic “Blue Christmas.” The results are fantastic, making for a thoroughly enjoyable performance from the two musicians. It’s a song that certainly deserves more than a handful of listens.

“I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you
I’ll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me”

Those diehard Elvis fans who believed he could do nothing wrong are sure to be pleasantly surprised with this update of the Elvis Christmas classic. Sure, there are changes and additions to this duet that weren’t in the original Elvis solo recording. 

Some sounds have been added to give it more of a country feel and sound. But while they are noticeable, it doesn’t detract from the original. Some might even argue that it adds to and enhances the original in a good way.

If nothing else, the vocal performances from Kane and Elvis are just too enjoyable to dismiss and ignore this updated version completely. 

“O come, let us make songs to the Lord; sending up glad voices to the Rock of our salvation.” – Psalm 95:1

It was inspired by a youth group's Street Witnessing event in a park. Regarding witnessing the song mentions young mothers, children, elderly, and best friends.

It's about encouraging someone, who's not sure what they got themselves into, by asking Jesus into their heart. Being newly Born Again, brings on struggles between what is of the Spirit and the flesh resisting the changes to come to who we are.

The Day of our Lord is getting closer. Bible scriptures and world images encourage, to tell people, about salvation in Jesus and Christ's victory at Calvary. For Jesus is The Way to save souls. John 14:6

Jesus never leaves or forsakes us, even when we go down a path we shouldn't have. Jesus comes, rescues us and works it out for good. Finding or not finding a wife. We need to let go and let God direct our steps.

Sometimes, life slides us backwards in our love and dedication to Christ. Perhaps, it's time to slow down and take a look at how we are living. Is there anything squeezing God out. If so, won't you return to your first love.

"O Holy Night" Just my cover of this Christmas Classic. Did it my way. I like my Intro better. Recorded by me, myself and some A.I.

"What Child Is This" It's my version of the Christmas song. It is simply me, doing it my way and keeping the lyrics to only the 1st verse & chorus. Just a few snap-shot pictures without any lyrics. Music is in a Vintage Rock kind of way.

Seventh movement in the symphony and graphic novel The Nativity of Jesus by Ralph Lecessi. Realizing he had been tricked, Herod orders to have all baby boys in Bethlehem killed. Joseph takes Mary and baby Jesus and flees to Egypt, where they stay until Herod is dead.

Eighth movement in the symphony and graphic novel The Nativity of Jesus by Ralph Lecessi. Christ is King of the Universe and we prepare for his Second Coming.

Sixth movement in the symphony and graphic novel The Nativity of Jesus by Ralph Lecessi. The Magi discover that the Christ child will be born and follow the star to Judea. Herod, wanting to protect his throne, asks them to report back to hime with Christ's location. The wise men find baby Jesus in Bethlehem, adore him, and return home by another route.

Fifth movement in the symphony and graphic novel The Nativity of Jesus by Ralph Lecessi. Shepherds tending their flocks are told by an angel that the Christ child has been born. They travel to Bethlehem, where they adore baby Jesus.

Fourth movement in the symphony and graphic novel The Nativity of Jesus by Ralph Lecessi. Joseph, after troubled dreams, takes Mary to Bethlehem. When Mary goes into labor, Joseph begs for someone to give them a place to stay. An innkeeper allows them to use his stable. Mary gives birth to baby Jesus, and places him in a manger.

Third movement in the symphony and graphic novel The Nativity of Jesus by Ralph Lecessi. Mary travels to the hills of Judea to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Upon seeing Mary, Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Spirit, and praises Mary and her unborn child.