In a world plagued with despair, war, and civil strife, this song embodies the yearning to end human suffering. There are many versions, but I really love this one by the Scottish band Belle and Sebastian. Merry Christmas Eve. O Come, O Come Emmanuel has to be my favorite Christmas song.
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