We’re here. It’s Christmas Eve Eve. And it’s all done. Gifts are purchased, wrapped, shipped off to who knows where. Decorating is finished.
If you ask me, that’s the beauty of Christmas falling on a Monday. Now all that’s left to do is relax and enjoy.
I promised to be more grown up this week. I’ve pulled a beautiful video of Bing Crosby singing a beautiful song. I cannot tell a lie. For whatever reason, I’d never heard this song until the year, over 25 years ago now, when we moved to Florida between Christmas and New Years. Publix, known for their tear-jerker holiday ads, was running a commercial featuring The Christmas Waltz, and I fell in love with it.
Tonight’s second song is a powerful, rock-anthem rendition of a traditional favorite by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Their Carol of the Bells is beautiful, but can you imagine living next door to this family? Holy cow!
There have been countless recordings of this third song. It’s really a Christmas Eve staple. The beauty of Josh Groban’s version of O Holy Night gives me chills, it’s so amazing.
And…
Because I can’t resist…
One final, perhaps slightly less than grown up song, I leave you with the Dropkick Murphy’s and The Season’s Upon Us. What can I say? They put the fun in ‘dysfunctional’.
May your holiday be happy and bright, and may you enjoy a peaceful Christmas surrounded by those you love. Be sure to give them a hug.
Happy Saturday night! And Merry Christmas from the Rs!
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