The night invites us on a Christmas journey of welcome, wonder, peace, and joy. From songs of home and hospitality to Mary and Joseph's search for shelter, this year's Christmas with Vocal Arts follows the Nativity story toward the mystery of the manger and the celebration that follows.

Spanning centuries and cultures, the program brings together Renaissance polyphony, Classical brilliance, traditional carols, and vibrant music from Latin America, Africa, and the United States. Works by Tomás Luis de Victoria, Michael Haydn, Stephen Paulus, Ariel Ramírez, Dan Forrest, and others illuminate the many ways Christmas calls us home, gathers us around the child, and sends us into the world with compassion.

Join the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble in the resonant beauty of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral for a performance both intimate and exuberant — an invitation to pause, rejoice, and carry