As Christmas approaches every year, churches around the world sing traditional carols of the season in their worship. Yet for more contemporary churches, the search for good Christmas praise and worship music can be difficult and frustrating. Here's a list of some of the best contemporary worship songs written especially for Christmas to add new life to any contemporary church service in December.
"Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)" by Chris Tomlin
It is hard to mention contemporary worship without mentioning Chris Tomlin. As one of the most prolific worship songwriters in the world today, his influence is felt in countless churches across the globe. In 2009 he released his first Christmas album, Glory in the Highest.
His song "Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)" immediately caught the attention of the worship leader community. The song has modern carol style that focuses on the Christian's response to the incarnation and provides a fresh worship perspective while maintaining the joy of the season. And with a chorus that sounds like a great choral anthem, it will quickly become a hit in any congregation.
