LOVE IS MY CHRISTMAS GIFT & SEE HIM LAYING ON A BED OF STRAW

These two carols bring a bright, rhythmic energy to the Christmas season. "Love Is My Christmas Gift" opens with a lively, percussive vocal introduction before unfolding into a reflection on the true meaning of the Nativity. It reminds the choir and congregation that Christ came to replace bitterness with gentleness, urging us to make selfless love our primary offering during the festive season.

The second piece, widely known as the Calypso Carol ("See Him Laying on a Bed of Straw"), shifts the focus directly to the humble stable in Bethlehem. With its inviting refrain, it asks us to journey alongside the shepherds and angels to witness the Prince of Glory born in poverty. Together, these songs are perfect for Christmas carol services, offering a joyful celebration of the Savior's birth that naturally lifts the spirits of the congregation.