The Anglican tradition has inherited many ancient pieces of liturgy. Therefore, it may be surprising to learn that the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (traditionally held on or near Christmas Eve) is a relatively recent invention. It celebrated a century of the practice in 2018. Born from the profound grief and turmoil of the…
The Rev. James Manley is an assisting priest at Servants of Christ Anglican in Gainesville, Florida, and director of the Honors Institute at the College of Central Florida, where he teaches courses in history, philosophy, and religion.
