In 1918, the dean
of King’s Chapel, 34-year-old Eric Milner-White, wanted to try
something innovative and beyond the standard liturgy of the Church of
England. So, he wove together scripture and song, called on readers of
various ages from school and town, and made up this truly magical
progression that carries us from prophecy to fulfillment, from Old
Testament foretelling to a birthday celebration.
This broadcast from
King’s College, Cambridge, England is a cherished global tradition. VPR broadcasts it live on Christmas Eve morning, with an encore presentation Christmas evening at 6pm.