The Bible says that pure religion is "to visit orphans and widows in their distress and keep oneself unstained by the world" (James 1:27). In other words, love and serve the people around you with a pure heart. That is what Christmas is all about. So many Christmas hymns and carols remind us to love others, even as we love God. This Christmas, let these age-old classic carols inspire you toward singing the hymns of the faith.

Looking for Christmas songs for church services? Your Christmas Eve service is coming up and you're probably looking to put together the best worship session of the year. Find some familiar and even new favorites here. For even more Christmas music, we've pulled together all the lists here. Listen on Spotify.

There is no way to get around singing the classic carols at Christmas. Yes indeed, we sing the same songs year after year after year. Even so, they are still incredible songs of worship and rich theology.