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In Praise of Christmas Carols

In Praise of Christmas Carols
It's as if the creators of carols were inspired to aim very high indeed, and succeeded in ways that matter to a lot of people. 1000 Words/Shutterstock
John Robson
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At Christmas carol time I generally get asked for “Silent Night.” And not the song. But while my singing leaves something to be desired (melody, harmony and rhythm, chiefly), I have something to say about carols: that I’ve always loved them and they exist for a reason.

John Robson
John Robson
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John Robson is a documentary filmmaker, National Post columnist, senior fellow at the Aristotle Foundation, contributing editor to the Dorchester Review, and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. His most recent documentary is “The Environment: A True Story.”
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