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A Jazzy Christmas: How Christian Sands and legends reimagine timeless carols

Christian Sylvester Sands.[courtesy]

It only happens in December of every year. A sudden flurry of activities. Yes, it's Christmas, the festive season when the world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Usually, there is widespread sharing of greetings, gifts and goodwill. Likewise, it is also the moment when Christmas carols fill the air, songs that flow with expressions of joy, togetherness, sharing and appreciation for each other among relatives and friends.

Popular carols include classics like "Jingle Bells," The Little Drummer Boy," "Silent Night," "Joy To The world," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "O Holy Night," "Greensleeves," and more.

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