  | The Spirit of Christmas | ||
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There is a wealth of Christmas Music, from the great singles of the 1970s, through folk and traditional music to the riches of the classical tradition. Some of the greatest classical music for Christmas was written by Johann Sebastian Bach, his Christmas Oratorio and other Christmas music are covered here. Christmas films are a particularly good way of experiencing the spirit of Christmas. There are some that are about Christmas and others that feature memorable Christmases and many of the classics (although not all, sadly!) are available on DVD to watch at home if there is nothing on the TV. Christmas stories for children are one of the ways in which the season gets a special character all of its own. In our Christmas Books section you will find a selection of some well-known and not so familiar classics. Our Christmas Stories page will be added to as the season progresses, with stories you can print off and read out to your kids. | |||
The
way we look at Christmas is to a large extent filtered through art.
Whatever our opinions are on what Christmas means, the art of Christmas
is generally available to all, a spirit of happiness and generosity and
shared culture. Whether that's