Every few years, Jeremy and Jennifer hold a Christmas party with lots of food, wine, and song.
Tiffany says the singing is unusual, and maybe it is. I remember lots of singing at the gatherings I went to as a kid, but a lot of those were Mennonite events too. Music is an important part of the Mennonite tradition, and, especially, of the Gingerich family culture.
Three years ago, the Gingeriches came together to record a CD of their best-loved hymns. This year they produced an album of Christmas music, mixing traditional songs with lesser-known stuff. I remember singing the following in Tom’s choir class in high school:
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Though I like the CD of hymns better than the CD of carols, the best song from either album can be found at the end of the latter disc. I’ve never heard this song before, but I love it:
Well done!
I don’t think the singing is unusual, I think the idea of having people signing at a party is unusual. The signing is wonderful.
Hey, could I get a copy of the new CD when you get one?