Hark!: The Story Behind Our Most Beloved Christmas Carols

PRESENTERS
Fr. Ricardo daSilva, S.J., America Media
K. Scott Warren, Director of Music at St. Ignatius Loyola

Everyone loves an encore! Back by popular demand, Fr. Ricardo da Silva, S.J., Associate Editor at
America Media and producer of the renowned podcast, Hark!, will be accompanied by K. Scott Warren, St. Ignatius Loyola Music Director, to uncover more backstories of our beloved Christmas Carols.

Christmas Carols have a centuries-old tradition. Beginning around the first century, the music was written to celebrate Christmas and the Nativity. Yet, not all Christmas Carols began as sacred music. Some have their origins in pagan songs celebrating the Winter Solstice and medieval drinking songs sung in taverns.

Come and “sing in” this joyous season with Circle of Friends, and enjoy “Cookies & Carols”, while expanding our knowledge of how this body of music dedicated to the Feast of Christmas developed. We’ll sing and celebrate Christmas and the community that has become the Circle of Friends.

Registration is required at [email protected].

There is no fee for this program, but a free-will offering is suggested.