Every Christmas I seem to discover a new appreciation for an old carol. Often it’s because of a new recording. A couple of Christmases ago it was Good King Wenceslas owing, mostly, to the version on A Week in December by Ian Foster and Nancy Hynes.

It’s a laidback, almost low key, retelling of the story of The Good King’s Boxing Day trip through the snow to care for a peasant.

Check it out

Newfoundland Christmas Music

Stay tuned for more great Newfoundland Christmas music.

I'm a big fan of traditional Christmas music, I love to hear a modern rendition of a 300 year old carol but, occasionally, a brand new song comes to my attention and dominates my Christmas listening.

Newfoundland's musicians have been holding their own in both regards. I’ll be sharing a song a day from now until Christmas in a NFLD Music Advent Calendar.

Follow along on Instagram stories and get playlists here.