Yes, I started listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving. Why? Because I felt like it. And now I can finally stop pretending. Thanksgiving is officially over (thank goodness) and now we can move on to the important holiday: Christmas. Just kidding, I like Thanksgiving. In fact I wrote a paper discussing the preparation of Thanksgiving dinner and what it means to the American cultural identity. Just let me know and I will e-mail you a copy.
Now, I would like to share with you a few selections from My "Happy Christmas" playlist this year:
Celtic Women
What can I say? I like anything and everything celtic, even the basketball team, and tatoos. More specifically, I like when Celtic Women sing Carol of the Bells.
Barenaked Ladies
I love them even more because they are Canadian, not to mention the fact that they are cool enough to include Hanukkah songs. It makes me wish I had a little dreidel.
Josh Groban
Ahhh...Josh, what more can I say? Other than I waited years for this album, and I am just so very thankful that you decided to grace Christmas with the voice. Check out The Little Drummer Boy and of course listen and see what Josh does for O Holy Night. It is AMAZING.
Michael Bolton
It's a little known fact that I am a closet Michael Bolton fan. Both of these CDs are great. I prefer the Michael with long hair, but that's just me. I think my love for MB stems from listening to a lot of MIX 103 while growing up. Thanks Lee's! For providing all of the Magic Valley with great soft-rock hits.
Mariah Carey
I really enjoy M.C and therefore why wouldn't I enjoy a Christmas CD? Year after year "All I want for Christmas is you" is probably one of my most listened to holiday songs. It makes me want to tap dance. First, I would have to learn, but it doesn't look too hard, and then I would choreography a dance to this song, that is what I think about every time I hear the song.
Neil Diamond
A lady I work with recently introduced to the majesty that is Neil Diamond Christmas. And I must say that I am enjoying it immensely. Neil Diamond is a new fav, and it makes me ill to think about all of the holiday seasons that I've had to suffer through without him. I could have been enjoying him all these years. I will just have to make up for lost time. Welcome Neil.
Neil Diamond to this? Yes. Those Lachey brothers really know how to do a Christmas album right. Best songs? Too many to name. Swallow your pride and give it a listen. You won't be disappointed. Well...you might be, but just get over it. It's a classic from when boy bands reined supreme. And that era should never be forgotten.
Nightmare Before Christmas
???What??? Yes, that's right. It's a Christmas CD. It says so in the title. The thing I love most about this movie, is that it is quite possibly the only movie that fully encompasses 2, count em 2 holidays. 2 of my favorite holidays, mind you. So yes I listen to the soundtrack from Halloween to Christmas. In fact there is a song specifically titled "Making Christmas" What could be more festive.
Honorable mention to Elton John's "Stepping into Christmas" for being the only Christmas song I run to year round. Congrats. Also I would like to thank Pandora for giving those of us with music ADD (Andrew) a little bit of everything. Like a holiday smorgasbord. Eat up!
