Join us on Sunday the 7th of December at Wantage Parish Church for a feast of Christmas music - old and new, we are featuring Caritas Children's Choir and all profits will be donated to the Parkinson's Charity. MARY DID YOU KNOW – Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene – A contemplative and emotionally resonant Christmas song. The lyrics explore the awe-inspiring idea that Mary’s newborn child would one day perform miracles, redeem humanity, and embody God Himself. JOYFUL, JOYFUL – The title track of the concert, the hit song from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a dazzling, gospel-infused reinterpretation of the classic hymn “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee,” and it’s pure musical electricity. IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR – A jubilant Christmas classic written by Edward Pola and George Wyle in 1963, famously performed by Andy Williams on his first Christmas album. MERRY CHRISTMAS! A joyfully jazzy song expressing Christmas wishes and wishing all a Very Merry Christmas. OVER MY HEAD Arr. Emily Crocker. A stirring African-American spiritual. Whether performed by a unison choir or reimagined with jazz and gospel inflections, “Over My Head” continues to uplift and inspire. SOON AND VERY SOON – Andrae Edward Crouch. A gospel classic that radiates hope and anticipation. The musical style is a simple, repetitive structure, making it easy to sing and deeply moving. AFRICAN NOEL – Victor C. Johnson. A vibrant and joyful Christmas carol that blends African musical heritage with the celebration of Christ’s birth. With Repetitive and uplifting—“Sing Noel, Sing Noel, Sing we Noel”—the song invites everyone to join in the celebration. JESUS, WHAT A WONDERFUL CHILD – Traditional Spiritual. Arr Rollo Dilworth. A jubilant gospel celebration of the birth of Christ, bursting with soul, rhythm, and reverence. SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY – John Williams. This song is the emotional heart of the 1990 film “Home Alone”.