December 25th: Joy to the World
Joy to the World was written in 1719 by English minister Isaac Watts.
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 - Joy to the World
Joy to the World (with For Unto Us a Child is Born) - Voctave
Ode to Joy to the World (with Choir & Bell Ringers) The Piano Guys
Read Aloud Book Recommendations
More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas (Ace Collins writes a short biography on the history behind the Christmas song and how it came to be).