This edition marks the last Wednesday Wonder of the calendar year. It is also the first of Christmastide, the days from Christmas day onward for twelve days, the twelve days of the Christmas. It only seems fitting to choose one of the most tranquil carols, a lullaby really, to share during this time of quiet reflection, ingathering and the hearth-warming:
Still, still, still
One can hear the falling snow
For all is hushed
The world is sleeping
Holy Star its vigil keeping
Still, still, still
One can hear the falling snow.
Sleep, sleep, sleep
'Tis the eve of our Saviour's birth
The night is peaceful all around you
Close your eyes
Let sleep surround you
Sleep, sleep, sleep
'Tis the eve of our Saviour's birth
Dream, dream, dream
Of the joyous day to come
While guardian angels without number
Watch you as you sweetly slumber
Dream, dream, dream
Of the joyous day to come.
