Christmas Time

Hymns for Christmas

Friday, December 25, 2026 · Christmas Time · white

For Christmas, the readings are Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Hebrews 1:1-6; and John 1:1-18. Suggested hymns: Angels From the Realms of Glory (gathering), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (preparation of the gifts), See Amid the Winter's Snow (Communion), O Little Town of Bethlehem (sending forth).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Gathering

  1. Angels From the Realms of GloryAngels from the realms of gloryDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:6–20
  2. Angels We Have Heard on HighAngels we have heard on highDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:13–14
  3. What Child Is This?What Child is this who, laid to restDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:7

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenGod rest ye merry, gentlemenDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:10–11
  2. Hark! The Herald Angels SingHark! the herald angels singDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:13–14
  3. Joy to the WorldJoy to the world, the Lord is comeDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:10

Communion

  1. See Amid the Winter's SnowSee amid the winter's snowDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:1–20
  2. Gentle Mary Laid Her ChildGentle Mary laid her ChildDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:1–20
  3. All My Heart This Night RejoicesAll my heart this night rejoicesDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:8–15

Sending Forth

  1. O Little Town of BethlehemO little town of BethlehemDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:4–16
  2. The First NoelThe first Noel the angel did sayDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:8–9
  3. From Heaven Above to Earth I ComeFrom Heaven above to earth I comeDraws on the Gospel: Luke 2:6–20

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