As Tricia told young Paxton the other day, “…Christmas is about Christ, first and foremost. We, all of us, got the Greatest Gift. Anything we give each other, all of it trivial in comparison, is just a reminder of our shared debt, faith, and, of course, our love and friendship.’
And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.
Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. And of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Google is currently informing us about the above matter. Click on today’s “Google” and see:
December Holidays around the World
Christmas. In the Christian faith, Christmas is the historical celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. …
Hanukkah. Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem following the Maccabean Revolt. …
Kwanzaa. …
Boxing Day.
I am astonished that Christmas was on top, even including the name of Jesus Christ. Somebody might lose a job for that oversight.
Merry Christmas, to all those of good will! To those others, a Very Merry Christmas, anyway!
Getting right to it, here’s a revised and bettered list of Carols you may not hear anywhere else. And, for once, I’m going with direct video embeds – hope the processor holds…
***Note*** These are YT videos. Some may have copyright or other display issues. Always a risk, encountering it even as I re-do the list. I’m trying to promote the artists; please spend some money on your favorites. If a link is out, C&C the name and look it up, Grinches.
Mistress for Christmas, AC/DC. I want the woman in red at the…
Little dirty, yes…
Naughty List, Forever In Your Mind
Little boy-bandish, yes…
12 (Drunken) Days of Christmas, Foster Brooks
12 Redneck Days of Christmas, Jeff Foxworthy
12 Pains of Christmas, Bob Rivers
Rigging up the lights.
I Saw Three Ships, Sting
Mele Kalikimaka, Bing Crosby
Christmas for Cowboys, John Denver
Christmas Wrapping, The Waitresses
All Alone on Christmas, Darlene Love
Winter Wonderland, Sleeper Agent
Dominick the Donkey, Lou Monte
Even for Southern kids…
The Night Santa Went Crazy, Weird Al Yankovic
Christmas at Ground Zero, Weird Al
Christmas in Hollis, Run DMC
The Christmas Song, Alvin and the Cute Rodents
Aaaaalvin!!!!
Blue Christmas, Porky P.
Grandma Got Run Over, Elmo & Pasty
Chanukah Song, Adam Sandler
I know you’re out there, Ryan. ברכות!
Alice’s Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie
Oops. Missed the mark again. Yankees understand…
Holiday Road, Lindsey Buckingham
Not Xmas, per se, but you get it. I hope.
And, one more:
Same Auld Lang Syne, Dan Fogelberg
Santa Claus is Watchin’ You, Ray Stevens
Many thanks to a young fan for reminding me of that one!
Twenty-three hits the local station might miss. For all others, consult Gene Autry. Etc.
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