There are some moments in history that are etched on our brain. Do you remember where you were when John Lennon was assassinated, or when the Space Shuttle blew up on launch? I am certain we all remember what we were doing on 9/11 or when the news of Princess Diana’s death came through. Of course these are all national or international events however I am sure that there more personal unforgettable moments, that first kiss, the day you met your husband or wife, your children’s birth. There are some less obvious milestones for each of us, moments that are etched on our memories and possibly have had a profound effect on our life or thinking.
I can remember the first time I heard Simon & Garfunkel’s “Silent Night” I was a young impressionable teenager and our family were visiting friends. The adults were in one room talking and the ‘children/teenagers’ were in another room listening to records (remember them?) when Colin put on this track... It has remained one of my favourite album tracks.
For some who hear it, it could be seen as a questioning of the Christmas message and that may well have been the intention of Paul Simon when he produced the track. However it could also be a reminder to us all the need the world has for the message of hope, love and peace that the birth of the Christ child brings to the world.
I found the track on Youtube and I have (hopefully) included it on my blog for you to make up your own mind.
A word of warning you might find some of the images upsetting. Of course the news items are dated to the late sixties early seventies but sadly the message is as relevant to today’s world, swap Vietnam for Afghanistan
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Very Poignant, thanks Graeme. I hadn't seen this before. A reality check.
ReplyDeleteWhen we say 'Happy Christmas' I guess we shouldn't take it for granted.