The Season of But(t) Thanks is upon us! That is to say, it’s Advent, and therefore Messiah season! This is, of course, opposed to the Season of But(t) Dust (Ash Wednesday/Lent). Which is alsoMessiah season, of course, just different bits of Messiah. Still!

As a church musician, the But(t) Seasons (Advent and Lent) are my absolutely favorites, and not only because I get to make puerile jokes about them. The music is incredible. I mean, obviously, Christmas music is great! I love that, too! But...