Victus Letum

Some years ago I was asked to compose a new Christmas song for church. I wrestled with it, attempting to craft something slow and weighty. After days of failure, I had an epiphany. Christmas is a birthday party. Birthday parties aren't mellow and somber. They're loud and lively. I began to strum furiously, just seeing what would come. Five minutes later the work was finished.

Rejoice! Christ is born.