Each year at Christmas, Gloriae Dei Cantores celebrates the "dawn of redeeming grace" with a traditional candlelit Service of Readings and Carols, retelling the stories of Christ's birth that stir us with memories and hopes for peace and love. Just for a time as you listen to these carols and stories, let your heart fill with gratitude for our many blessings, and with goodwill toward others. Gloriae Dei Cantores offers this recording with a prayer that the joy of the season brings you renewed hope and a fresh sense of wonder!

Founded in 1988, Gloriae Dei Cantores from Orleans, MA, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley, has touched the hearts of audiences in 23 countries in Europe, Russia, and North America, receiving extensive critical acclaim for its artistic elegance, performance authenticity, and compelling spirituality.

The choir's discography of over 50 recording showcases their extensive repertoire, encompassing both masterworks and rarely performed musical treasures from Gregorian chant to the 21st century.

Tracklisting:
1. The First Nowell
2. Welcome
3. Reading: Matthew 1-18-21
4. O Prince of Peace! O Sharon's Dewy Rose
5. A Tender Shoot
6. Reading: Matthew 1:22-25
7. Shall I Tell You Who Will Come to Bethlehem?
8. A Child's Welcome: From a Celebration of Carols
9. Carol of the Star
10. Reading: Matthew 2:1-6
11. Willow Carol
12. On Christmas Day in the Morn
13. O Come, All Ye Faithful
14. Reading: Matthew 2:7-11
15. In the Bleak Midwinter
16. The Holly and the Ivy
17. Reading: Matthew 2:12-15
18. Nativity Carol
19. Angels We Have Heard on High
20. Reading: Matthew 2:16-18
21- 24. Missa ad Praesepe (Mass at the Crib)
25. Silent Night
26. Reading: Matthew 2:19-23
27. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly