That's a good observation De.
All of those songs I heard pastors say were meant to keep people's eyes off of Christ. They were obviously in line with what the enemy of Christ does best, DISTRACT people from hearing about HIM and His Lordship as Son of God.
It worked well didn't it? None of that garbage has been allowed in my home since we were married. We only listen to Christian radio stations who lift up and exalt the Savior and play Christmas music that does the same thing.
Godly music just does some uplifitng of the Spirit inside. Makes me feel better knowing that one day at my appointed time I will be in HIS presence face to face..
One of the Best vocal songs you could ever hear is sung by Sandi Patty.
"We shall behold HIM" It is amazing and so true.
Look up and listen to her sing" O Holy Night "
If that does not thrill anyone there is something wrong with their Spirit..
She is the greatest Soprano of all time.. And she used that remarkable voice and talent to Lift up Christ..
JUst some good stuff as a suggestion for you to look up and listen to if you would have any interest... You will not be disappointed..
CHRIST is the first five letters of Christmas and should be the focal point and emphasis because without HIS BIRTH, there would be NO CHRISTMAS to be joyful about the eternal gift HE alone could bring to man..
http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=Sandi+Patti+singing+we+shall+behold+him&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:7dcebd70,vid:lifepeqL94Q,st:0
Yer pal,
micro....