Favored or Forsaken: Christmas Carols
In this very special Christmas Eve edition of Favored or Forsaken we’re talking about Christmas Carols. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they provide a theological intervention for the kid from The Christmas Shoes, discuss how the gospel is all over Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and decide whether or not Mary knew. May this highly favored episode provide all the merriment and snark that you need for your Christmas festivities.
In this very special Christmas Eve edition of Favored or Forsaken we’re talking about Christmas Carols. Join Knox, Jamie, and Erin as they provide a theological intervention for the kid from The Christmas Shoes, discuss how the gospel is all over Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and decide whether or not Mary knew. May this highly favored episode provide all the merriment and snark that you need for your Christmas festivities.
Mentions
- Oldest Christmas Carol: Angel’s Hymn
- Carol History Roundup: Coventry Carol | Boar’s Head CarolÂ
- The Worst Christmas Song: The Christmas Shoes
- Mary Did You Know: Karen Swallow Prior Twitter Thread
- Glee Throwback: The First Noel
- Balloon Christmas Tree: Learn how to make one here
- Top Christmas Songs: 60 Greatest Christmas Songs
- History Corner: History Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols
- Buzzfeed: Finish These Christmas Lyrics | Would You Rather: Christmas Music Edition
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