Simple, had multiple meanings. One about people who have lost someone dear. As well as a story about Jesus. Why, well December is pointed out, the month Jesus was born. Also the lyric a single life passes as she draws her breath. As Mary's purpose is complete. Then just beyond the door he will find her, softly taking her hand. She went to heaven or the door and Jesus is soft. So very cleaver lyrics.
@mitz I don't think this song relates to Jesus...
Mainly because most experts agree that it's unlikely Jesus was born in December. There are a couple of reasons for that - 1) The shepherds who were watching the flock, wouldn't have been out with the flock in Winter. 2) Jesus was 33.5 when he died, he died around March / April time (Nisan 14), take 1/2 a year away from March / April you get September / October.
It's more likely the line about December is in there because winter creates images of bleakness / darkness etc which is the situation...
@mitz I don't think this song relates to Jesus...
Mainly because most experts agree that it's unlikely Jesus was born in December. There are a couple of reasons for that - 1) The shepherds who were watching the flock, wouldn't have been out with the flock in Winter. 2) Jesus was 33.5 when he died, he died around March / April time (Nisan 14), take 1/2 a year away from March / April you get September / October.
It's more likely the line about December is in there because winter creates images of bleakness / darkness etc which is the situation that the song is trying to bring out.
Here's what I found at wikianswers
Simple, had multiple meanings. One about people who have lost someone dear. As well as a story about Jesus. Why, well December is pointed out, the month Jesus was born. Also the lyric a single life passes as she draws her breath. As Mary's purpose is complete. Then just beyond the door he will find her, softly taking her hand. She went to heaven or the door and Jesus is soft. So very cleaver lyrics.
@mitz I don't think this song relates to Jesus... Mainly because most experts agree that it's unlikely Jesus was born in December. There are a couple of reasons for that - 1) The shepherds who were watching the flock, wouldn't have been out with the flock in Winter. 2) Jesus was 33.5 when he died, he died around March / April time (Nisan 14), take 1/2 a year away from March / April you get September / October. It's more likely the line about December is in there because winter creates images of bleakness / darkness etc which is the situation...
@mitz I don't think this song relates to Jesus... Mainly because most experts agree that it's unlikely Jesus was born in December. There are a couple of reasons for that - 1) The shepherds who were watching the flock, wouldn't have been out with the flock in Winter. 2) Jesus was 33.5 when he died, he died around March / April time (Nisan 14), take 1/2 a year away from March / April you get September / October. It's more likely the line about December is in there because winter creates images of bleakness / darkness etc which is the situation that the song is trying to bring out.