During the Christmas season in the Philippines (which officially begins on the 16th of December) we usually sing the old song ‘Let there be peace on earth’. It doesn’t mention ‘christmas’ in the lyrics nor, I don’t think, it was intended to be a Christmas song (I might be wrong, Wikipedia it). The melody sounds very christmasy though, like ‘Silent Night’ – holy, peaceful, calm… just like Christmas.

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All throughout the week ( 8th – 12th December 2008) Year 10 students from St. Thomas More, North Shields are at the Youth Village for a retreat.

Have you been in the retreat? Please post a message below.