Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert

Nick and I were lucky enough to get tickets to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert last night. Natalie Cole and David McCollough were the guest performers. It really was wonderful. There were children's choirs from around the Wasatch Front as well as dancers and of course the bell choir.

Richard Elliott (organist for the choir) did a fantastic piece that was just phenomenal. Both his feet and hands were going all over the place!! He made the organ sound like bells, whistles, trumpets and drums. It was amazing.

David McCollough told two stories of how "I'll be Home For Christmas" song came about, as well as "O Little Town of Bethlehem" while the choir sang parts of them.

My favorite part of the program was when Natalie Cole sang "Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire". The reason for this is because it brought back a sweet, sweet memory for me. About 3-4 years ago at our ward's Christmas party, while the kids were putting the Christmas chain on the tree, anyone could go up and tell a story, sing a song or share a talent. Nick and I were sitting in the back and I looked over and found him walking up to the mike. He said he would like to sing one of his favorite Christmas songs, and began singing the above song, acapella and by himself. I was so mesmorized and I felt like he was singing just for me. His voice melted my heart and I fell in love with him all over again. That's why this song means so much to me.

I am so thankful for the Christmas season, for the birth of our Savior and His redeeming love for each of us. May each of us take the time to listen and enjoy wonderful music that brings us closer to Him who gave His life for us, especially during this time of year.