Brian Kay's Secular Christmas
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Read by Brian Kay
Brian Kay’s Secular Christmas features conductor, broadcaster, and ex-King's Singer Brian Kay as he explores the secular side of Christmas through a delightful mix of music. The concept of a secular Christmas presents a contradiction, as the Birth of Christ remains central to the holiday's significance. However, in today's increasingly secular world, many find that the commercial aspects of Christmas overshadow its sacred themes.
Kay discusses various influences on the modern Christmas spirit, including the belief that Charles Dickens invented the Spirit of Christmas, the introduction of the German Christmas tree by Prince Albert, and Bing Crosby’s iconic rendition of Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’. The program is filled with festive music that captures the essence of the season, including classics like 'Jingle Bells' and 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.