Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

  DAY 96 • 96 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS By Mary Lourdes Bonnici, Christmas Bells: The Sound of Celebration, Memory and Hope How the ringing of bells became part of Christmas worship, community life, music, memory and festive tradition Christmas Traditions, Stories & Festive Living A celebration of tradition, memory, culture, kindness and the timeless magic of Christmas. Introduction — Some Christmas Traditions Are Heard Christmas is filled with things we recognise instantly: evergreen trees, warm lights, decorated homes, candles, stars and carefully wrapped gifts. But Christmas also has a soundscape . A familiar carol. The rustle of wrapping paper. Children laughing. A choir singing. And, across generations and cultures, the unmistakable sound of bells . For centuries, bells have done much more than create beautiful music. They have announced important moments, marked the passing of time, gathered communities together and accompanied religious celebrations. At Christmas, their meaning ...