Category Archives: Holidays

Music of the day – Jingle Bells

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Stella
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Music of the day – Silver Bells

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Stella

Bob Hope & Marilyn Maxwell in “The Lemon Drop Kid” (1951) Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans in 1950. “Silver Bells” started out as “Tinkle Bells”. Songwriter Ray Evans said: “We never thought that tinkle had a double meaning until Jay went home … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Stella

Doris Day singing “Winter Wonderland”, set to scenes of “On Moonlight Bay” (1951) and “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” (1953) with Gordon MacRae.

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[little tree]

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Stella

Written by e.e. cummings little tree little silent Christmas tree you are so little you are more like a flower who found you in the green forest and were you very sorry to come away? see          i will comfort you … Continue reading →

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Stella

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Stella

Written by Robert Frost in 1922, and published in 1923 in his New Hampshire volume. According to Wikipedia, Frost wrote the poem in June 1922 at his house in Shaftsbury, Vermont. He had been up the entire night writing the long … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Sleigh Ride!

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Stella
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Music of the Day – All I want for Christmas …

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Stella

This put a big smile on my face!

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Music of the day – Wexford Carol

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Stella

The Wexford Carol is a traditional Irish Christmas carol originating from County Wexford and, specifically, Enniscorthy. The subject of the song is the nativity of Jesus Christ.

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Music of the day – The Christmas Song

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Stella

Mel Torme and Judy Garland.

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