Too early for Christmas music?

The December Sabbath Recorder will reveal that our Conference President, Rev. Paul Andries, loves Christmas! He sings Christmas carols throughout the year and even greets others with “Merry Christmas”—in July. What a guy.

So, when is “too early” to play or sing Christmas music? Thanks to a local radio station, a nearby Facebook friend has been listening to Christmas ditties for about two weeks now.

Yesterday, two XM satellite radio channels started playing the holiday fare. I’ve been part of the “XM Nation” since its earliest days and really enjoy the commercial-free music choices. And I must admit that I look forward to their all-Christmas channels.

Right now, “Holly” (contemporary tunes and traditional favorites) and “Holiday Traditions” (oldies from the '40s to the '60s) are streaming along. But my very favorite Christmas channel, “Holiday Pops,” won’t start playing until December 7. That one carries sacred carols from some of the greatest classical musicians of all time.

The music of the season carries some powerful memories of a beautiful time gone by. May we create strong traditions for our children so they can look forward to this time of year, and more importantly, the coming of our Savior.