"During the later periods of Roman history, sun worship gained in importance and ultimately led to what has been called a 'solar monotheism.' Nearly all the gods of the period were possessed of Solar qualities. The feast of Sol and Victus (open unconquered Sun) on December 25th was celebrated with great joy, and eventually this date was taken over by the Christians as Christmas, the birthday of Christ."
Its strange but your song "I heard the bells on Christmas Day " gets me straight to the heart even when it is not Christmas.
Mark you did an excellent work on this album. I would like to thank you for singing it for the first time for me. I never heard of it before you sang it and the message that it says is always with me.
My name is Josh and I'm Christian. With all the fear of God, I would like to ask how ya'll can approve of the celebration of Christmas? Christmas is a pagan celebration and now where in the Bible does it establish a day to celebrate the day of the birth of Jesus Christ?
@092bassman - I know where ur coming from; it's about an Old Testament passage. If u study that verse, it was WORSHIP of the tree that was condemned. The important thing here, I think, is the Message of His Birth, as Savior of the World, is getting out, at least once a year. Should we not remember the birthday of the King of Kings, our Savior? Look what He did 4 each & everyone of us. God BECAME FLESH! What an enigma, think about it!!! He deserves ur reverence, ur awe, ur humility.
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i love casting crowns to death. they're doctrinally sound and meaningful. however...mark hall said he something about listening to the music without paying attention to it, "joy to the world" isn't a Christmas song, it's about Christ's second coming and his reign over the earth. it's ok mark.
I listen to Christmas music till end of January - after all, when else can you listen to it? I was sure I wouldn't get an album this year but this changes my mind! Must get!
OMGosh, I'm the same way! I scan the local stations on my radio to see who's playing a Christmas song, because that's all I want to listen to after Thanksgiving. Love the songs! Thank you Casting Crowns!
I'm looking forward to buying this CD, I'm so glad it includes my favorite song...Oh come oh come Emmanuel. Thanks once again to Casting crowns and another great CD.
I work at a Christian book store and I bought the cd there yesterday. While playing it in my car on the way home from work I almost had to pull over on the freeway because of the tears. That song (I heard the bells on Christmas Day) is so much more than touching. I was expecting the old version and was obviously more than pleasantly surprised. Also the Childrens Choir representing the bells is a brilliant move. For me this song passed at warp speed through my mind and went right to my heart!
MercyMe has a FANTASTIC version of "I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day" on their album "The Christmas Sessions." Just like Mark said, this song is a beautiful song. So go check out MercyMe's version
I'm just like Mark. I start listening to Christmas music in November (sometimes in October). The real jewel of the album I think is going to be "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." The melody is so enchanting. I can't wait.
I can't wait! I'm the same way with Christmas music, that's all I listen too during the Holiday's. It's like other music isn't right to listen too, during that time.. lol
I am the same way. I get out the decorations and decorate Friday as soon as Thanksgiving is over. I won't let any one listen to Christmas songs until then. That is because I listen to the Christmas music continually until Christmas day. I love Christmas music and would listen to it all year long. But, I want it to be special so I wait until the christmas season.
I can't wait to buy this album. The whole story about "I heard the bells" gave me goosebumps. I never new that about that song till now-so thank you. I will definitly have a new respect for that song now.
I notice that there will be a Christmas show coming to Tulsa soon. Will it solely be Christmas music during those performances or will it be a blend of both music from the Christmas album and other Casting Crowns favorites? - Any information would be most beneficial and I thank anyone who responds to my inquiry in advance. Looking forward to the Christmas Album, I should be one of the first ones to grab it (knock on wood). :)
I saw somewhere that Natalie Grant, Michael Engligh, Avalon, and PureNRG are going to be on the tour with them. It could just be Christmas music but with all those bands they might do some of their own. Are there that many Chrsitmas songs? :) Enjoy if you go. My parents and I are going 12/13 when their in Reading, PA. Hope this helped!
this song is so amazing...'I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day'...love it, love it, love it!
totally thrilling.
L.
Layna8 1 month ago
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Matthew 10:34 "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 11 ; page 390.
"During the later periods of Roman history, sun worship gained in importance and ultimately led to what has been called a 'solar monotheism.' Nearly all the gods of the period were possessed of Solar qualities. The feast of Sol and Victus (open unconquered Sun) on December 25th was celebrated with great joy, and eventually this date was taken over by the Christians as Christmas, the birthday of Christ."
derekdb2 1 year ago
best.group.ever.
justalittlebookworm 1 year ago
I bought this album yesterday, and it has already blessed me beyond words. Thank You!
Bluebirdy1961 1 year ago
Its strange but your song "I heard the bells on Christmas Day " gets me straight to the heart even when it is not Christmas.
Mark you did an excellent work on this album. I would like to thank you for singing it for the first time for me. I never heard of it before you sang it and the message that it says is always with me.
Thank You.
Digikid2007 1 year ago
My name is Josh and I'm Christian. With all the fear of God, I would like to ask how ya'll can approve of the celebration of Christmas? Christmas is a pagan celebration and now where in the Bible does it establish a day to celebrate the day of the birth of Jesus Christ?
092bassman 1 year ago
@092bassman What part of celebrating Christmas are you actually offended by?
dsnyder613 4 months ago
@dsnyder613
I'm sure he's a JW. They don't celebrate "pagan" holidays-regardless if it's to honor the birth of Jesus Christ: God the Son: Emmanuel.
ritakaya 2 months ago
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dsnyder613 4 months ago
@092bassman - I know where ur coming from; it's about an Old Testament passage. If u study that verse, it was WORSHIP of the tree that was condemned. The important thing here, I think, is the Message of His Birth, as Savior of the World, is getting out, at least once a year. Should we not remember the birthday of the King of Kings, our Savior? Look what He did 4 each & everyone of us. God BECAME FLESH! What an enigma, think about it!!! He deserves ur reverence, ur awe, ur humility.
Blessings,L.
Layna8 1 month ago
no hope to surrender.
maywenglo 1 year ago
que buena banda
arys2008 1 year ago
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KenDoeFresh 1 year ago
The loard gave me a birthday right a few days befor christmas i am happy becouse i share it with jesus
ASPEN1245 2 years ago
thats realy cool how u see that sharing ut birthday with jesus!thats so cool!! happy birthday btw...well in a couple of weecks i gues:P
metalking777 2 years ago
I Love christmas too
vickie2491 2 years ago 3
love yu guys and the women singer
lucynew3540 2 years ago
i love casting crowns to death. they're doctrinally sound and meaningful. however...mark hall said he something about listening to the music without paying attention to it, "joy to the world" isn't a Christmas song, it's about Christ's second coming and his reign over the earth. it's ok mark.
justbenelson 2 years ago 3
Love, Love, Love this album! Especially the "Peace On Earth" song! :) I still listen to that song daily, and its the middle of May! : )
flwrgrl41 2 years ago
It's sad how little subscribers they have.
ChristianRawkers 3 years ago
I sang with Casting Crowns at their St. Louis concert!!!
officialcountrymusic 3 years ago
I LOVE to hear about what thinking goes into the creation process.I'm going to look for that poem next.
Arlene131 3 years ago
saw em in concert last night and it was amazing.
motepelao 3 years ago 3
i just went to their concert! awesome..."i heard the bells on christmas day" is so amazing
TisimeFilms 3 years ago 8
I can't wait to see you guys at Bank of Kentucky on December 5th!!!
iipeter3v18 3 years ago
I listen to Christmas music till end of January - after all, when else can you listen to it? I was sure I wouldn't get an album this year but this changes my mind! Must get!
MaineShutterbug 3 years ago 2
OMGosh, I'm the same way! I scan the local stations on my radio to see who's playing a Christmas song, because that's all I want to listen to after Thanksgiving. Love the songs! Thank you Casting Crowns!
hutt5 3 years ago
I'm looking forward to buying this CD, I'm so glad it includes my favorite song...Oh come oh come Emmanuel. Thanks once again to Casting crowns and another great CD.
izmir2004 3 years ago
Go Chattanooga Boys Choir (singing on ''I heard the bells'')!
Drummer127 3 years ago
ya my friend quinn is in the CBC
trainerduckie 3 years ago
I LOOOVE CHRISTMAAAS!!! <333
and I LOVE CASTING CROWNS! =)
carolhny 3 years ago
my friend quinn sang in i heard the bells on christmas
trainerduckie 3 years ago
I work at a Christian book store and I bought the cd there yesterday. While playing it in my car on the way home from work I almost had to pull over on the freeway because of the tears. That song (I heard the bells on Christmas Day) is so much more than touching. I was expecting the old version and was obviously more than pleasantly surprised. Also the Childrens Choir representing the bells is a brilliant move. For me this song passed at warp speed through my mind and went right to my heart!
Key300 3 years ago
I love Christmas music!
Conail23 3 years ago
OMG!!! I got my CD today!!! yay~~~
Korealover101 3 years ago 2
Continuem assim,louvando a Deus e engrandeçendo o seu nome!!
Casting Croens -> uma das melhores bandas gospel!
danielkalango741 3 years ago
MercyMe has a FANTASTIC version of "I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day" on their album "The Christmas Sessions." Just like Mark said, this song is a beautiful song. So go check out MercyMe's version
ryanturner70 3 years ago
Can't wait till it comes out! Looks great!
ESP4Him 3 years ago
Can't wait to get it and see them again.Christmas album is so great and look forward to it.Hope to see them again on tour.Can't wait!!!
stephiega 3 years ago
Can't wait to get this album.Need to check to see if they are coming to a city near me.This cd will be awesome.Love it.Hope to see them again soon.
stephiega 3 years ago
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primkiller 3 years ago
Great!! I can't wait to buy your christmas cd!!!!! I'm ready to see you guys again for the 4th time at Reading Pa in December!!
castingmycrowns777 3 years ago
this will be are favorite Christmas album ever, can't wait until it comes, me and my mom
:)
luckytaylorbrown 3 years ago
I'm just like Mark. I start listening to Christmas music in November (sometimes in October). The real jewel of the album I think is going to be "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." The melody is so enchanting. I can't wait.
CCMRocks 3 years ago
hahahaha!! i've already started listening to my Christmas music ;] lol. i absolutely love the music and everything else about Christmas!
smileysarah3 3 years ago
I love your team.Good job!God bless you!!!
neyolov 3 years ago
Awesome. (: Can't wait.
ALYNINJA 3 years ago
I love christmas music too my friend. Keep up the good work and god bless you guys! Imogene from ky.
imog6 3 years ago
I can't wait! I'm the same way with Christmas music, that's all I listen too during the Holiday's. It's like other music isn't right to listen too, during that time.. lol
I like the oldies Christmas music though. :P
1burdenless 3 years ago
cant wiat for the new album.
toxicscreenname 3 years ago
God Bless You!!!!!!!!!!
diamondinchrist 3 years ago
christmas already?! :P
matiia 3 years ago
I love Christmas music...looking forward to the album coming out in October!!!
angelsofgrace 3 years ago
I cant wait for this album, yay!
I love Christmas music!!!
I could listen to it anytime, but I only overplay it in season :)
BusinessAsh0408 3 years ago
Oh wow I can't wait!! I love that poem by Longfellow. It's like my favorite. Thank you so much, and God bless. PS, did I mention I can't wait? :D
godmadeyouspecial 3 years ago
IM SOO EXCITED:D
firealarmfreak 3 years ago
:-O I'm soo excited too!!!!!! xD
jesusrocks1994 3 years ago
I can not wait for this album. I am sure the selections will be awesome.
knmtgirl 3 years ago
I am the same way. I get out the decorations and decorate Friday as soon as Thanksgiving is over. I won't let any one listen to Christmas songs until then. That is because I listen to the Christmas music continually until Christmas day. I love Christmas music and would listen to it all year long. But, I want it to be special so I wait until the christmas season.
thejette61 3 years ago
man, i listen to christmas music thru new years and almost cry when they stop playing it on the radio. lol. j/k. looks like a great album
hughman174 3 years ago
I can't wait to buy this album. The whole story about "I heard the bells" gave me goosebumps. I never new that about that song till now-so thank you. I will definitly have a new respect for that song now.
njkgirl16 3 years ago
im soooo excited about this album. im the girl who listens to christmas music from septmeber till after christmas i cant wait!!
erin92582 3 years ago
cool
KairosSeason 3 years ago
I pray a lot for Peace on Earth...Maybe this Christmas will be more peaceful and the wars will end... God bless!
barack91 3 years ago
I notice that there will be a Christmas show coming to Tulsa soon. Will it solely be Christmas music during those performances or will it be a blend of both music from the Christmas album and other Casting Crowns favorites? - Any information would be most beneficial and I thank anyone who responds to my inquiry in advance. Looking forward to the Christmas Album, I should be one of the first ones to grab it (knock on wood). :)
bmatherlyjr 3 years ago
I saw somewhere that Natalie Grant, Michael Engligh, Avalon, and PureNRG are going to be on the tour with them. It could just be Christmas music but with all those bands they might do some of their own. Are there that many Chrsitmas songs? :) Enjoy if you go. My parents and I are going 12/13 when their in Reading, PA. Hope this helped!
otdtyh 3 years ago