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e all have holiday traditions that stick with us—and with good reason. Whether it’s the annual White Elephant gift exchange for which you’ve been saving that sequined menorah sweater or the potluck supper and hayride caroling you do with friends and family every year, it’s all something to be anticipated, enjoyed and, most of all, remembered. Although a tradition implies a history, there’s no reason why you can’t start yours this year. May we suggest the following?
Sing Along
Talk about tradition—Handel’s “Messiah,” which seeks to tell the story of Jesus’ life and impact on the world, was a hit from the time of its Dublin debut in 1742. Originally written for the theater, “Messiah,” with its popular “Hallelujah Chorus,” has taken on special meaning in North America during the Christmas season. Incidentally, the Europeans would rather hear their “Messiah” during Easter. For a grand performance of the work, the Houston Symphony is definitely worth the ticket. On Dec. 18, they take “Messiah” to Sugar Land Baptist Church and then return to Jones Hall Dec. 19, 20 and 21. “Whether you are religious or simply appreciative of great music, hearing Handel’s ‘Messiah’ is a deeply moving event, which is why audiences come back year after year to hear it and share it with family and friends,” says Aurelie Desmarais, chief of artistic planning with the Houston Symphony. bayoucitymagazine.com
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