CHRISTMAS DAY

"Christmas Day" by Ohene Adu-Nti is a bright, celebratory anthem that captures the sheer joy of the Nativity. The piece opens by setting the familiar scene in Bethlehem, recounting the shining star and the humble stable where the Prince of Peace was born. As the narrative unfolds, the music swells with the angelic announcement to the shepherds, bringing the "glad tidings of great joy" directly into the choir loft.

For a choir, this song is a wonderful choice for a carol service or the festive Masses of the season. The recurring refrain—"Christmas day, O what joy it brought to the world!"—gives the piece an infectious, uplifting energy. It reminds the congregation of the true reason for our celebration, anchoring the holiday in the arrival of the "wonderful counsellor." The lively piano accompaniment and the triumphant choral entries make it a piece that singers will love to rehearse and congregations will be moved to hear.