24 DAYS · 24 CAROLS · ONE JOYFUL JOURNEY
An Advent Carols
Countdown.
Celebrate the music of Christmas, one carol at a time. Discover the stories behind beloved songs and make room for a little daily wonder.
It’s always time for a quest.
THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS
A season of music.
A moment of meaning.
This Advent devotional pairs the history and meaning of beloved Christmas carols with daily listening and QR-linked performances. Open a chapter, discover a song’s story, and let the music become part of your December.
The journey began as The Carols of Christmas podcast, grew into the book and audiobook, and continues here as a free 24-day video experience.
DECEMBER 1–24 · CHOOSE A DAY
Let the countdown
begin.
Choose a day to watch its performance on YouTube. Or open a weekly collection below to enjoy the videos here. Begin whenever you like and return as often as you wish.
A LITTLE MUSIC, EVERY DAY
Settle in
for a song.
Open a week to reveal its six performances. Each video is paired with its day and carol title.
Week One · Hope & Expectation · December 1–6
Week Two · Light & Wonder · December 7–12
Week Three · Love & Promise · December 13–18
Week Four · Joy & Holy Night · December 19–24
TRY A CHAPTER BEFORE DECEMBER
A carol.
A story.
A place to begin.
Read a free sample of An Advent Carols Countdown and discover the kind of history, music, and reflection waiting inside.
CHRISTMAS FICTION FOR ANOTHER EVENING
Make room
for a nightly Noel.
These three separate anthologies offer imaginative Christmas stories. For carol history and devotion, choose An Advent Carols Countdown above.
A LITTLE CHRISTMAS TO TAKE WITH YOU
Keep the countdown
close at hand.
Download the printable 24-day poster and companion welcome resource, then explore more free activities and stories.
LET THE MUSIC CONTINUE
More songs.
More stories.
Book details
An Advent Carols Countdown
Author: Michael D. Young
A 24-day Christmas devotional pairing the history and meaning of beloved carols with daily listening and QR-linked performances.
Language: English
Genres: Christian devotional · Christmas music history · Nonfiction
Official page: https://authormichaelyoung.com/an-advent-carols-countdown/