“A Christmas Story,” based on the popular 1983 movie adapted from the writings of the radio personality Jean Shepherd, wins points for being less glitzy and more soft-spoken than the ...

Each year, the Choir’s Christmas concert includes the retelling of the Christmas story from the Bible. In 2021, it was given with deep feeling and emotion by Neal McDonough, who counts his ...

He uses a strong narrative voice that comments on the characters at the same time as telling their story. The narrator ... in response to Christmas wishes. The simple words are memorable and ...