At the beginning of the Christmas Eve service at Lititz Moravian Church, the congregation is cloaked in darkness as it begins to sing “Stille Nacht” — the German version of “Silent Night.” “It’s so ...

I actually prefer Advent hymns, due to their typically lilting melodies in minor keys. My favorite Advent hymn is probably “People Look East” by Eleanor Farjeon (text) sung to the French Carol ...