Carl Jung shares, ‘I hated going to church. The one exception was Christmas. The Christmas carol “This Is the Day That God Has Made” pleased me enormously’ (Jung and Jaffé, 1989, p. 19).

Masan:

Growing up in a protestant family with a father who is a pastor, missing the Sunday church service was not an option for Carl Jung. But he hated going to Church except on Christmas Day. It was the only Christian festival he loved. And one song in particular was his favourite. It was the Christmas Carol "This is the Day That God Has Made."

The song is inspired by the Book of Psalms 118:24. Here, the Psalmist talks about the providence of God, emphasising His role as the creator and sustainer of life. It teaches us to be grateful and rejoice even in the days of difficulties and suffering, and to live life one day at a time.

Reference:

Jung, C. G. & Jaffé, A. (1989). Memories, Dreams, Reflections. New York: Vintage Books.