While readers may already be familiar with music giants like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, let’s take a look at some other artists who have earned Grammy recognition.

The Work brothers preserved the rich tradition of Negro spirituals, most notably in crafting the iconic Christmas carol "Go, Tell It on the Mountain."

Shane MacGowan once said that he was the one that God would use to save Irish music. Despite a public persona that was often less than saintly, he grappled with faith in many of his iconic songs.

In “O Holy Night,” we are reminded of the promise of the Incarnation and its continuing resonance today.

Whether you know it as Kairos, Spark, Magis or Encounter, we bet there was a song playing in the background that involved a banjo, a scraggly-bearded lead vocalist and lyrics about finding yourself through struggle.

I have learned to take Christmas carols seriously and to anticipate the epiphanies they may bear in my spiritual life.