QotD: This Song Makes Me Festive
What song gives you the most holiday cheer?
Submitted by Roxy.
I'm a southern girl, so naturally, it's the Alabama Christmas album. (Naturally.) From that, it's nearly impossible to pick a favorite. "Christmas in Dixie" is classic. "Thistlehair the Christmas Bear" was my favorite when I was little, so it holds a special place in my heart. "Happy Holidays" reminds me of making holiday cut-out cookies with my mom and my sister. "Christmas Memories" ... makes me cry now. (sigh)
I tried to listen to that album while I was baking the other day. I had to switch to something else. Turns out, I can't handle listening to that if I'm not at home, surrounded by my family. That's special, though. I don't mind. I'll keep that a family thing.
I admit, the one thing that got me through my hectic travels over
Thanksgiving ... was Christmas music. Interestingly, I love the
Kenny G Christmas stuff. (I bought some massive pack of songs
through iTunes last year.) My favorites from those: "The First
Noel," "O Holy Night" and "Ave Maria." There's something about
all these ... I find myself taking a deep breath and relaxing without
concious effort.
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On arrival in New York I had a 30 minute packed mini bus ride, featuring a driver who would put many of the racing car drivers I've worked with to shame.
Swerving through traffic, horn beeping, high beams flashing... all to a soundtrack of peaceful Christmas music... which he hummed along to.
Definitely an arrival in the States I'll never forget.