My love affair with Christmas music started with my girl scout leader. Mrs. Casey. She made our troop known for our singing. And every year we would go and perform Christmas carols somewhere or just walk around and carol door to door to raise money. When I got my first job at a grocery store, I would stand there all holiday season long and listen to the non-stop no commercial music for 8 hours at a time. It made cleaning a lot more fun. On to my mall jobs where we got to bring in our own cds to listen to. So I started to amass quite a collection of Christmas cds. This was back before one of the stations here in town would play non-stop Christmas Music and people had Mp3s of course. I can't wait for thanksgiving day every year because that is when it starts. Now even my girls can't wait for the music to begin. It just makes my heart happy thinking about it.
These are the songs that mean the most to me....
1. Oh holy Night by Lea Michelle from Glee and Josh Groban
This is my most favorite of the favorites. And no, these two artist did not do a duet. This song has such power and such feeling. Sung by the right people, this song gives me goosebumps every time. Lea Michelle has such a powerful and clear tone to her voice and the same goes for Josh but in the most manly way. Make sure to listen to these two separatley to appreciate the sound and perfect ton of these two artists.
2. Most wonderful time of the year by Andy Williams
Every time i hear this song it just reminds me why I am so happy this time of year. It really just says everything I am already thinking. It makes me want to grab someone's elbow, link up and dance around in a circle.
3. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland
Meet me in Saint Louis is one of my all time favorite musicals and not just because it based on my hometown. It's a great old fashioned story line, a great set of songs and a great message of family. It gets me every time {sniff sniff} Here's a little clip via YouTube.
4. Happy Holidays by Andy williams
This is an inside joke with my dad's family. Basically, by the time we would get to Grandma's house around lunch time on Christmas day, most of the kids would already be fighting and arguing with each other or the parents. Get it ?"Happy" holidays.
5. Baby, It's cold outside by Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey
Yes, I know they got divorced but I like this version of the song. They are super cute together and you know when they recorded it they were still really in love.
6. Rockin' around the Christmas tree by Brenda Lee
I started liking this song because of the scene in Home Alone when Kevin has the whole house rigged to look like there is a party when there isn't. It 's such a fun happy Christmas song that I can't help but dance along to. I love making cookies while listening to this song. K has even started to sing along.
7. The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole
Who doesn't hear this song and think of Christmas? Such a classic. I'm sure it's been used in millions of movies, tv shows and commercials over the years.
8. Christmas time is here from Charlie Brown
This is just a song from my childhood when there weren't fifty million holiday shows. There were just a few and Charlie Brown Christmas was one of them. Whenever I hear the song, I can see Charlie Brown and his friends walking around in the snow.
9. Mele Kalikiamaka byBing Crosby
Ok, this one is just because of National Lampoon Christmas Vacation which happens to be mine and my husbands favorite Christmas movie to watch together (without the kids around) It's a fun upbeat Christmas song that just makes me want to hula while wrapping gifts and drinking cocoa. Hey, don't laugh.
10. Feliz Navidad by JoseFeliciano
Again, another fun un-traditional song that everyone knows the words to and makes you happy when you sing it. Way to many years in retail working the customer service while listening to this song.
What are your favorite songs/artists this time of year? I think I may have to write a part two to this post.
Monday
What is the Gunny Sack -Making the world Cuter -DIY Show Off
-I should be mopping the Floor
Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia -The Kurtz Corner
Sugar Bee - Romance On A Dime -The Winthrop Chronicles
Wednesday
Someday Crafts - Sew Much Ado
-SNAP
Thursday
Beyond the Picket Fence - Somewhat Simple - Live Laugh Rowe
- The Shabby Cottage The Taylor House- House of Hepworths Bloom Designs
Friday
Naptime Crafters - Young and Crafty - My Turn(ForUs)
Delicate Construction
Serenity Now
Saturday
Six Sister's Stuff
Cheerios and Lattes
Love all the songs you chose, except maybe, Bing's "Mele Kalikimaka" (just have never been able to embrace that one). But, I definitely think you need a Part 2. The wide variety of songs you have listed here, new and old and the performers, makes me think you have a whole lot of other faves not listed! Thanks for the fun. (one of my fave's is Bruce Springsteen's "Merry Christmas Baby"
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