Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) hymns and song means the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
Most communities have a familiar repertoire of public domain Christmas music, so at this time choosing free-to-use hymns is simple. The list below doesn't include all well known Christmas carols, just the ones that are a particularly good fit with the lectionary themes for this feast.
Suggestions about other hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Readings
First: Isaiah 9:1-7- The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light ... wonder councillor, mighty God, eternal father, prince of peace.Psalm: Psalm 95 - Today a saviour has been born to us, he is Christ the Lord
Second: Titus 2:11-14 - God's grace has been revealed and made salvation possible.
Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 - Caesar called a census, so Joseph and Mary travelled to Nazareth. Mary gave birth in a manger because there was no room at the inn. Angels appeared to the shepherd, and told of the sign that they would find.
Themes
Christ is born - the great light - humility - God's power - Jesus our saviourFree-use hymns
Angels from the Realms of GloryAngels we Have Heard on High
As with Gladness Men of Old
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Infant Holy Infant Lowly
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Psalm 95 - Music for Mass setting
Silent Night
The First Nowell
The People that in Darkness Walked
Unto us a Child is Born
Watchman, Tell us of the Night
While by my Sheep I Watched at Night
While Shepherd Watched
The Wexford Carol
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