December 18: God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen
God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen, the earliest printed edition of the carol was around 1760.
Daily To Do (remember - cuddle up on a blanket, drink hot cocoa, make it snuggly and fun!)
Listen to the carols
Read the story, have a discussion with your child.
Glue the picture on the advent chart. If you are looking for ways to tie in this advent calendar to your school work, go through the following questions for these subjects.
Music – Listen to the different versions of the carol. Honestly, just enjoying the carols is enough for music appreciation.
What was the same about the versions of the song? What was different?
Were any unique instruments used?
What was the tempo? Fast or Slow.
Did they hear any dynamic changes? Quiet to Loud (Piano to Forte)
Which version was your favorite? Take a poll in your family.
Music Selections
Pentatonix - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
(Official Video) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Peter Hollens feat. The Hound + The Fox
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (LIVE) - Keith & Kristyn Getty
Read Aloud Book Recommendations
The Little Drummer Boy by Bernadette Watts (a story based on the Christmas song)