12 Days of Christmas Music
Join Christian singer-songwriter Ben Rector for 12 incredible days of prayer with music leading up to Christmas. Listen to original covers by Ben available exclusively on Hallow, as well as music by other amazing artists like Matt Maher, VOCES8, and more. Each day, Ben introduces us to a new song, sharing its history and reflecting on its meaning. Whether you've listened to these songs a million times or have never heard of them, this series will open your eyes to the wonder of Christmas like never before.
11 sessions
1O Come, All Ye FaithfulWelcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Music Challenge! Ben Rector introduces us to our first song of the series with his original cover of "O Come, All Ye Faithful." Listen to more holiday music from Ben here: https://hallow.com/benrectormusic
Day 1 with Ben Rector5 min
2Joy to the WorldAs we get closer to Christmas day, Ben Rector shares a song with us all about the joy that Jesus brings into the world.
Day 3 with Ben Rector4 min
3Silent NightToday we'll be praying with a touching song about Jesus' first moments on earth, "Silent Night." Ben helps us reflect on the peace that God wants to offer us as we listen to an a capella setting of the hymn by VOCES8.
Day 4 with VOCES86 min
4O Come, O Come EmmanuelToday, Ben Rector introduces us to one of the oldest Advent hymns: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," performed by Matt Maher. As we listen, we'll ask God - Emmanuel - to be with us.
Day 5 with Matt Maher6 min
5Away in a MangerIn this session, Ben Rector introduces us to a gentle lullaby about Jesus' first night on earth.
Day 6 with Ben Rector4 min
6Hark! The Herald Angels SingOur next song is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," a hymn about a group of shepherds visit with a sky full of angels. Ben introduces us to this joyful setting of the song by Matt Maher.
Day 7 with Matt Maher7 min
7The First NoelWelcome back to this Christmas music challenge.
Day 8 with Ben Rector5 min
8O Holy NightOur song for today is "O Holy Night," performed by The Vigil Project. Ben helps us reflect on the light that Jesus brings into our weary world.
Day 9 with The Vigil Project7 min
9It Came Upon the Midnight ClearOur song for today is "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." Ben shares the powerful history of this classic hymn and invites us to look a little more like Love.
Day 10 with Ben Rector6 min
10O Little Town of BethlehemIn this session, Ben shares the moving story of how the hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem" was written. As we listen to an instrumental version of the song by Keys of Peace, we'll consider how God can bless us through the little things.
Day 11 with Keys of Peace8 min
11Go Tell It On the MountainMerry Christmas Eve! Our final song is "Go Tell It On the Mountain," a spiritual about finding hope in God. Ben closes our series with his own original setting of the song.
Day 12 with Ben Rector5 min