Everyone has their own memories of a Christmas party, but there was only one night when everyone celebrated Christmas for the first time. A Christmas night like no other, which The First Noel refers to. The short a cappella intro of this performance immediately creates recognition in the gathering, so that they can join in after the subsequent musical introduction. It also sets the tone: Born is the King of Israel. This song also lends itself perfectly to antiphonal singing. After a challenging final section, the song ends as traditionally as possible, which allows the realization to sink in: the King is truly born...