I've been reflecting a lot this week about how music impacts me. I remember on my mission having hard days and coming home at night and listening to songs like "Homeward Bound" and "Savior Redeemer of my Soul" and just feeling so at peace although things were hard. My husband and I are serving as primary teachers and we've been practicing with our class for the primary program these past few months. My favorite song is "My Heavenly Father Loves Me". The Spirit just floods into my heart hearing them sing about God's creations for us and how He created this beautiful world because He loves us! I love the wonderful Spirit that music brings and the testimony that it builds.
I've never really been one to have a set rule on when it's okay to start listening to Christmas music. I think Thanksgiving is awesome but I don't think there should be a problem with listening to Christmas music for a month or two leading up to Christmas. I love the Christmas Spirit that it brings and the memories it brings back hearing certain songs. What do you guys think? Is there a certain date that Christmas music is okay to listen to?
That is a beautiful song. I feel grateful every time I hear it.
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