Day 359 -- Christmas far past

A thought has been swirling around in my head for a few days. During the Christmas season when the focus is on the birth of a baby, I've wondered about the husband and wife involved. The story is one that must have involved a plethora of human emotions, despite their faith.  This is a part of the story that isn't spoken about about much, and I've wondered why. Would it take away from the crux of the tale? I'm not entirely sure this would occur. It would give the reader or listener a deeper appreciation of the struggles involved -- from giving birth in a stable to watching a son grow into a destiny that likely would have been difficult to accept some days.

So -- on this Christmas day, I'm sharing three songs that speak to the back story of the two adults.  One is a traditional carol that I dearly love even if it isn't in English <smile>. The other two are more recent (and in English) songs -- one about the mother and one about her husband. They ask similar questions to mine, and open a window into a broader viewpoint of that day long, long ago. Enjoy!

Ave Maria -- Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

Mary, Did You Know? -- Pentatonix

It wasn't his Child -- Skip Ewing