WATCH: “I sing of a maiden”

The last in our series of Christmas carols as this year closes.

WATCH: “Joys Seven”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “O Dulce jubilo”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: Coventry Carol

“Herod the King, in his raging, Charged he hath this day; His men of might, in his own sight, All children young, to slay.”

WATCH: “Ding Dong Merrily on High.”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

Michael Bates: During this Christmas season, it’s time to stand up for religious freedom – and that of those who don’t believe at all

The number and proportion of conflicts around the world with a religious dimension is increasing. In 2001, 44 per cent; in 2013, 60 per cent.

WATCH: “God rest ye, merry gentlemen”

On Boxing Day, our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “I saw three ships come sailing in”

“On Christmas Day in the morning.” Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “O Come All Ye Faithful”

“O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.”

We wish you a Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year too to all our readers.

WATCH: The Prime Minister’s seasonal message to the armed forces. You make the world “a safer place”.

“Whenever you are called upon, regulars or reserves, you always give of your best and inspire us all with your service.”

WATCH: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

And the Word was made…tweet?

Whatever you believe, there is force in the claim that truth sets you free. But this Christmas, as at other times, it comes with a cost.

WATCH: “Once in Royal David’s City”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “O little town of Bethlehem”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.