Children and Families - Scripture Union NZ

I apologise to your ears in advance. This post is full of Christmas music, ranging from the traditional to the dance-party vibe. If you are looking for some songs for your church or children's community or church programme, then here are a few we have come across. I have provided the Youtube links to them so you can have a listen.  Listen at your own risk :)  Mary, did you know?   Stunning! Good to play in the background. Away in a Manger:  A beautiful rendition of this classic carol.  O Come O Come Emmanuel: A slightly 'dance-party' version of this carol.  Angels we have heard on high: This is a Youtube clip of the actions to go with the carol. You can purchase the song from Amber Sky Records .  Noel: ...more dance party vibes Noel: a really lovely version to balance out the dance party version above! Do you hear what I hear: A lovely rendition of this song.  Hear the bells: This is a good option for children to learn and...

     Christmas Carols but not as you know them: When it comes to singing at Christmas, providing a good balance is important.  Christmas Carols have fabulous words and tradition, providing an important connection with the past. The parents of the children you work alongside may have wonderful memories of singing these carols as a child, and will enjoy singing along with their own children. But there are some great Christmas songs that can be added into the mix. Here are a couple you might like to have a listen to and buy. While they might not be your taste in Christmas music, they might be just the thing your children will love!  Hey! Mary!   Straight from NZ: Malcolm Gordon’s song “Hey Mary” was composed with his son Sam and released just last year for all of us to enjoy. Click here to listen to this song : Youtube Click here to download the sheet music! Dropbox Raise your candle:  Click here to listen to this song and see the a...