The holiday season is typically a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate the year. But if 2020 has taught us anything, reasons to rejoice are scarce, and despite some hints of optimism on the horizon, we definitely shouldn't be gathering together.
Andrew Sievers, artistic director of cultural nonprofit Muse Phoenix, thought there had to be some way to unite people, so the musician and singer found a way for a worldwide audience to join together in song. A veteran of interfaith concerts, he decided to take the lyrics of "Silent Night" and rewrite them so everyone can enjoy the spirituality and comfort the song provides.