AT LAST IT IS CHRISTMAS

"At Last It Is Christmas" is a bright, welcoming carol by Rev. Fr. Emem Umoren that captures the unmistakable feeling of the season's arrival. The song paints a vivid picture of a Nigerian Christmas morning—the familiar chill in the air, the birds singing in the fields, and the blooming flowers that signal the weather has changed. It is a piece that immediately puts both the choir and the congregation in a festive mood, reminding everyone of the simple, natural joys that accompany the birth of Christ.

Musically, the arrangement makes wonderful use of contrasting textures. The verses are led by the male voices, giving the narrative a grounded, storytelling quality before the full choir enters. When the four-part harmony finally blooms in the refrain, it feels like a warm embrace, culminating in the joyful, unified declaration that the long-awaited day has arrived. It is a perfect fit for Christmas Day Masses or parish carol services, offering a cheerful and accessible melody that invites the whole church to celebrate the newborn King.