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Where's the Joy?

The Missing Message in "Joy to the World"

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Dec 19, 2024
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Dear Readers,

It’s that time again.

Neighbors’ houses are decorated with lights, Mariah Carey is thawing, and holiday songs seem to be everywhere. Chances are, "Joy to the World" is up there on this list of songs heard this time of year. After all, it is one of the most popular Christmas songs…or is it?

Surprisingly, the song, in its original form, wasn't …

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