Ruadhán Jones
The Howard University Gospel Choir perform during the national tree lighting ceremony near the White House in 2021. The carol is an ecumenical and multicultural tradition. Photo: CNS/Leah Millis, Reuters. The Christmas carol is a truly egalitarian tradition, Dr Andrew Gant tells Ruadhán Jones Tracing the history of the Christmas carol is a rather futile exercise, but as Dr Andrew Gant’s new book shows, it can be a lot of fun. Drawing from a wide array of folk, ecclesial and national traditions, the carol is…
