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| wild daisy |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 11:33:46 AM
I know to some that to hear a Christmas Carol the first of November is to soon. I like to start playing my collection around the first few weeks of November. I find that it helps to get ready for the rush of the season to come. I know to some it seems to drive them crazy at starting the Christmas rush so early but music is music. I start with some of the more traditional songs and then later after Thanksgiving I will play the more modern or children favorites. Yet the week of Christmas I really just enjoy the instrumental music of Christmas, I think it puts me more in the realm of peace on earth and not just in the commercial realm of things.
My son was born on December 11th and my most favorite song is one by Barbra Streisand - The Best Gift.
What's yours????
Madelynne |
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 05:34:46 AM
Never met a Christmas song I didn't like! I have a huge collection of Christmas CDs and play them all.
But, this year, oh my gosh! My daughter started piano lessons in the fall and she now she sits at that piano and plays simple versions of the carols AND SINGS in that little voice....sweetest thing I've ever heard! Brings tears to my eyes... |
| blessedhomemaker |
Posted - Dec 04 2008 : 3:09:45 PM
I like O' Holy Night, Carol of the Bells, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, O' Come O' Come Emmanuel,The Christmas Song, I'll Be Home for Christmas and Mary Did You Know.
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Dec 04 2008 : 2:27:36 PM
I love "silent night", but I also love " I saw momma kissing Santa Clause"
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| abigailc1973 |
Posted - Dec 04 2008 : 1:59:36 PM
Having grown up in the 80's, I have to say that I love Bruce Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town, John Cougar Mellencamp's I saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus and U2's Baby Please Come Home for Christmas. I also absolutely love Aarone Neville's version of O Holy Night but have to say the entire Christmas album is spectacular. I adore Christmas and everything that comes with it-especially the music. I think I may be a Christmas Music Junkie! |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 8:32:02 PM
I've been thinking and thinking...and I finally believe I'm ready to answer :) I love them all, but MOST of all I love "What Child is This?" or in other worlds, Greensleeves.
I have had the pleasure of hearing this song sung by a small choir in a little country church in rural England and forever after, thist song will chill me, will make me remember that beautiful candlelit midnight service and remind me of the mystery and magic of Christmas. |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 8:26:58 PM
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland (from "Meet Me in StLouis") and "White Christmas" by Bing.
I also love "Away in a Manger" (especially with the alternate tune...if that makes sense!)
Sharon
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 8:19:51 PM
O Holy Night, I'll be home for Christmas, Silent Night, White Christmas, and the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet of Little Drummer Boy are just a few of my favorite Christmas songs.
We have a radio station here that's been playing Christmas music 24/7 since the end of August. I've had my radio tuned to that station exclusively for over 2 months now :)
Annika-my hubby also hates the Christmas season, so I fully sympathize with you.
Diana
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| JessieMae |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 11:26:30 AM
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" is my favorite. I can't hardly hear it without getting tears in my eyes. |
| Amie C. |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 5:21:26 PM
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Originally posted by Annika
I like Coventry carol, What child is this? Carol of the bells and Pat-a-pan the best for singing to...I know they are all kind of obscure =) but in general I love most Christmas music.
Annika
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I love all of these! Also "Bring the torch, Jeanette Isabella" and "What child is this".
I love Christmas music in general (and movies, and decorations, and cookies, etc.) But sadly, my husband hates the Christmas season so I have to sort of sneak in what I can. |
| momshopsalotta |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 5:13:20 PM
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year by Andy Williams. This song always gets me in the spirit of the season. |
| rabbithorns |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 4:57:40 PM
Judy Garland's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and I do love the Hippopotamus song also!
Drummer Boy is my favorite more religious song. And my most favorite religious music is "For Unto Us a Child is Born".
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| RachelLeigh |
Posted - Nov 11 2008 : 2:48:35 PM
Bing Crosby, Bing Crosby, Bing Crosby - specifically "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Round and Round the Christmas Tree." It all stems back to my childhood. My parents owned a jewelry store when we were growing up and Mom played Bing over and over again all season. That became so ingrained in me that Christmas is not Christmas without Bing!
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Nov 11 2008 : 2:25:27 PM
I like I'll be Home for Christmas. It always was my Mom and Dad's favorite. Probably because of what it meant to them during WWII. I also like Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. My daughters always sang that in school chorus. It just sticks with me. I find myself singing it all the time! By the way, I don't think November is too early for Christmas music. It is so beautiful and puts you in such a wonderful frame of mind.
MJ
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| nubidane |
Posted - Nov 11 2008 : 12:34:03 PM
Sleigh Ride
Love the instrumental version |
| lisa229 |
Posted - Nov 11 2008 : 10:10:30 AM
OH GOSH, I have soooo many of them that I like, I don't think I can pick a favorite! But when I'm baking cookies, I love to listen to Smokey Mountain Christmas Carols.
Lisa
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Nov 10 2008 : 09:44:26 AM
I guess you have to have a warped sense of humor to like Porky Pig belting out Blue Christmas. LOL!
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| peggysue |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 9:46:15 PM
my favorites are "hippopautamus for christmas" and "o holy night"...
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 7:49:48 PM
White Christmas sung by Bing Crosby.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 6:57:48 PM
I forgot to say anything Andy Williams sings. Love that man. I grew up listening to him and my dad sang just like him. Great memories of him. I love all his Christmas specials, too.
Kris |
| keeperofthehome |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 4:50:42 PM
Oh, and I start listening to Christmas music in October!! It always makes me calm because of the joy that my parents always had during Christmas season.
Blessings!
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| keeperofthehome |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 4:49:38 PM
Santa Bring my Baby Back to Me by Elvis, It Must've Been Santa Clause by Harry Connick, Jr., Merry Christmas Baby by Otis Redding, and Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy by Tchkovsky.
Blessings!
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| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 4:25:33 PM
I like little Drummer boy and Silent night. and Have a Holly Jolly christmas. And .Away ina manger.....Bring us some figgy pudding.. Jinglebells And well I just LOVE everything about CHRISTMAS!. (getting down off my soapbox) sorry I got carried away....
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 3:57:27 PM
I love "do you hear what I hear" the version by MArtina McBride is my favorite. I also love White Christmas. I had a HUGE crush on Bing Crosby when I was a kid.
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| wild daisy |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 10:29:45 AM
I want to say....Thank you all. The true meaning in Christmas is the memories we each share. I really do enjoy all those songs each one of you noted. Well maybe the porky pig thing I haven't heard of but they all make this time of year less depressive. Think about it the days are shorter and more cloudy etc. I think that music is something we all should use all the time.
Madelynne  |
| Annika |
Posted - Nov 08 2008 : 08:32:18 AM
I like Coventry carol, What child is this? Carol of the bells and Pat-a-pan the best for singing to...I know they are all kind of obscure =) but in general I love most Christmas music.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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