Monday, December 07, 2009

O Holy Night: Song by Christa Borden, visuals by friends and fans

Christa Borden has just completed a rendition of O Holy Night, which is a staple at Christmas time - and a summit for any singer to attempt. For the video, Borden tried something intriguing: she solicited photos from her friends and her fans, and they delivered. The resulting video was posted to YouTube last week. Here it is:

Dec 7, 2009 9:12:39 PM | Christmas, Newfoundlandia

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