Category Archives: Christmas music

Video of the Day: Ringing Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This is our handbell choir, Ringing Praise, playing in church last year. You may recognize snippets of “Carol of the Bells” and “Sing We Now of Christmas.” I’m behind the lady playing the flute. Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Handbells for Christmas, 2025 Edition

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

At Doing Life Together, it’s an annual tradition to listen to handbell choirs playing Christmas carols. So here are some wonderful performances by some of the best ringers on the internet. A group of handbell instructors in Hong Kong playing The … Continue reading →

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Video of the Day: Advent Carol

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Ringing Praise, the handbell choir at my church, played this piece last year. I’m busted–look at the lady at the right end–that’s me. I was still watching the children leaving the altar area after the children’s sermon, and totally missed … Continue reading →

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It Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without . . .

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Just leave this running while you check your emails or do chores.

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Video of the Day: This Song Is Guaranteed to Improve Your Mood

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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The Heart of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Last year, my church choir sang the cantata The Heart of Christmas by Pepper Choplin on one of the Sundays preceding Christmas. In this video it begins at the 27:24 point, although you’re welcome to watch the entire church service … Continue reading →

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Handbells for Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Christmas is the perfect time to listen to handbell choirs. Here at Doing Life Together, it’s an (almost) annual tradition. So here are some wonderful performances by some of the best handbell ringers on the internet. Joy to the World, … Continue reading →

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Handbells: Love Came Down at Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Ringing Praise, the handbell choir at my church, playing “Love Came Down at Christmas” at the Christmas Eve service in 2022. I’m the one in the last row with the mask.

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Video of the Day: Messiah

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Two and a half hours, but don’t let that scare you. It’s gorgeous, one of the most polished performances I’ve ever seen. You may want it playing in the background all day.