Friday, November 26, 2004
Remember, the Christmas season is AFTER Christmas
Music during advent
Question from B.J. on 12-19-2003:
Our priest says that we cannot sing Christmas carols etc during advent. only on Christmas. That doesn't leave much time to the wonderful old hymns. Is there a ruling on this? thanks
Answer by Colin B. Donovan, STL on 01-07-2004:
Since Advent is the liturgical season of preparation for Christmas, not celebration of, it would indeed NOT be appropriate to sing Christmas carols during Advent. Most hymnals have an Advent section with carols/hymns that match the liturgical season. These should be used instead of the Christmas-specific ones.
Question from B.J. on 12-19-2003:
Our priest says that we cannot sing Christmas carols etc during advent. only on Christmas. That doesn't leave much time to the wonderful old hymns. Is there a ruling on this? thanks
Answer by Colin B. Donovan, STL on 01-07-2004:
Since Advent is the liturgical season of preparation for Christmas, not celebration of, it would indeed NOT be appropriate to sing Christmas carols during Advent. Most hymnals have an Advent section with carols/hymns that match the liturgical season. These should be used instead of the Christmas-specific ones.
