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Imagine, for a moment, the difficult days of 1816 in a small church in Austria. Your congregation has barely survived years of war. Napoleon, the power-hungry French general has attacked countries across Europe to establish dominance.

That's part of the backdrop for the song Silent Night that burst with hope into the world 200 years ago.

About the series:

The music we sing at Christmas helps us to remember the story of Jesus and fills our hearts with hope, peace, love and joy. This series of readings–one for each week of the four Sundays of Advent, as well as a fifth reading for Christmas Day–looks at the inspiring stories behind some of our most beloved songs, including O Holy Night, Joy to the World, and Silent Night.

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