It's Dec 5th, and I am trying to get my Christmas Spirit on. I haven't gotten my tree yet, but I did manage to cut some Cedar, Pine, and Laurel branches and decorated the mantle.
I found my vintage plug-in Santa, but he needs a new bulb. Next week, I plan on procuring that most necessary of Yuletide decorations- the Christmas Tree. I need a few new strands of twinkle lights, a cozy fire, and lil' sumpthin' sumpthin' for my hot chocolate.
Oh and some Christmas tunes. It dawned on me, that over the many years of writing this blog, I have never really written about Christmas. So I decided I would compile a list of my favorite songs that always jingle my bells.
10.) The Bell That Couldn't Jingle - Herb Albert
My dad introduced this song to me in my childhood, and I loved it from the first.
9.) Baby It's Cold Outside- Leon Radbone & Zooey Dechanel formt eh Elf Soundtrack
I like the idea of a sweet seduction scene with a little humor on a cold, cozy night
8.)The Christmas Song- Hootie & The Blowfish
The acoustic sound along with the smoothness of lead singer, Darius Rucker's voice really does it for me
7.)Oi To The World- No Doubt
Because this doesn't sound like a traditional Christmas song- I kind of dig it.
6.) Last Christmas- Wham!
Maybe it's because I have spent many a Christmas really feeling this song, that I have such an appreciation for it. That and the sweet 80's sounds! These days, I don't identify with the feelings of the song, but its hard not to sing along
5.)Celebrate Me Home- Kenny Loggins
Another song that makes me think of my dad, because not only did he include it on every Christmas tape he made, but on the one he made me a few months before he died seemed to have more meaning for me.
4.) Sleighride- TLC
It's 90's hip -hop at its best in this TLC infused Christmas original. Love that sweet beat!
3.)St. Patrick's Day- John Mayer
It seems that somehow in Christmas Eve, I end up half- drunk on wine, wrapping presents and listening to this song on repeat. When snow first dusts the ground, the first verse of this song plays on loop.
2.) Mistletoe- Justin Bieber
Ok, so this year, I fell hard for this song. Its so sweet and romantic. And sung by a 17 year old. Its mellowness works its way into your head and heart and before you know it, you're longing for a little mistletoe action yourself....
1.) The Christmas Song- Nat King Cole
that voice, those first notes and instantly no matter where you are or what you are doing- it's Christmas. This is my favorite and its classic.
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