Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Merry Music

Whether you're out and about holiday shopping...

Or all curled up on the sofa with a warm cup of cocoa...

Christmas music always makes things a little more merry!

We just love to listen to all the Christmas classics during the holiday season. Here are a few of our favorites.

Nothing puts Jess in the holiday spirit like the classic Christmas song "Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire." Nat King Cole's recording warms all of our hearts. 


Originally composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1904, "Carol of the Bells" is my personal favorite. It's such a beautiful and passionate piece. 

   

It's hard for my Mom to pick a favorite because she loves Christmas music so much!


When we were little, we would all sit around the Christmas tree and sing carols. Even when we got older, she always wanted to sing, and it would crack us up when we came home for Christmas and there was Mom, gathering us into the living room to sing holiday songs! 

"Silent Night" was always a favorite. And who sings it better than Frank Sinatra?...Except maybe Mom, of course...( ; 


And how can you talk about Christmas music without mentioning classics like "Silver Bells," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Let It Snow," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and all of the other beautiful, spirited songs that help us to celebrate this special time of year? 


Well, you simply can't. If you have a favorite Christmas song we forgot to mention, we'd just love to hear it.

On a final merry note, this home light show to "Carol of the Bells" is a must-see. How fun would it be to put on a production like this!  


 Happy Listening!

~ Nel ~
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28 comments:

  1. Dolly DaydreamsDecember 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Hi Nel, well you have taken me right back to my childhood with your music choices, especially Burl Ives !!! His voice was so rich and beautiful and he was one of my grandmothers favourites. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of lovely Christmases gone by.

    Marie

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  2. Myric December 6, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    There's nothing like ol'e Christmas classics.

    xoxo
    Myric

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  3. TARYTERREDecember 6, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    LOVE 'em all. Carols are always playing at our house during the month of December. I always get in the spirit of things when I first hear... We Need a Little Christmas Now and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Take care.

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  4. Barbara F.December 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I have two different reactions to Christmas music, some of it puts me in the mood to decorate and bake, etc. as I am bopping around singing along. But there are other songs which bring me to tears, like "I'll Be Home For Christmas" (personal memory from way back in 1978 and still gets me). xo

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  5. NanaDianaDecember 6, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Nel-I love that Carol of the Bells song, too! It is one of my all time favorites. Hope you are enjoying all the sounds of the season~ xo Diana

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  6. Cindy AdkinsDecember 6, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh such gorgeous pictures--and happy memories of Christmases I loved as a kid!!! and I adore the music!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  7. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Christmas music would not be music without all the old time great's. I'm so lucky that my husband is a fan of Christmas music and plays it all the season. He has no favorite, likes it all, but mine is also Silent Night along with Winter Wonderland and The Little Drummer Boy..I love the songs sung the traditional way but dont mind who is singing them...
    Let the music begin..

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  8. Special 'K'December 6, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I hear you! I adore Christmas music I always have it playing - at home at work. Your post is just lovely and the pictures make me smile inside. Thank you for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  9. Castles Crowns and CottagesDecember 6, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Dearest, dearest Sheri,

    Oh how kind your comment is to me today. I was at school all day long, but I so enjoy coming home to connect with everyone that I can. Blogging has been a real gift to me, for like many, I need to connect with others that have a vision for creative expression. Whether it is 3:30am or 9:00pm, it is important for me to connect. THANK YOU for such a wonderful word of friendship to me today; it really does mean a lot to me. AND I LOVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC! I have to think about what I will play for my next post...Oh how Ilove to compose my posts!!!! Anita

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  10. LoriDecember 6, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love Christmas music and have it piping throughout our home during December. I especially love to hear it when I'm out and about shopping, etc!

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  11. Celestina MarieDecember 6, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Hi Sheri,
    Love Christmas music too. In fact music has always been a big part of my life in all seasons but especially this time of year. We love playing the gorgeous carols throughout the house.
    So enjoyed catching up with your posts and all the gorgeous decor you share for Christmas. Everything is just wonderful.

    Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. You are always an inspiration and it means more then you know.
    Best wishes in my giveaway.
    XO Celestina Marie

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  12. C'est moi ClaudetteDecember 6, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Hi ladies,
    You have every single one of my fav's too. Nat King Cole being my most fav.
    Is that someone's real house? Dancing lights, I love it, and to music? WOW.
    I always wished I could sing and play the piano. My mom loved to dance, but singing, well, let's just say I take after her, lol. Oh how I miss her right now. Daughters and mothers. LOVE. My daughter turned 23 today. Her name is Brittany. Now SHE can sing. AMAZING, but that's another story ; )
    LOVED your post tonight Nel,
    xoxoxoxoox

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  13. romance-of-rosesDecember 6, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I feel just like Barbara R. sometimes I'm in the kitchen cooking and singing, then other times the songs make me cry, what are we to do...Love all the old songs, my favorite Little Drummer Boy. Thank you for visiting, but you will have to come back to see my little angel I just bought on a red crown. Hugs...Lu

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  14. AnneDecember 6, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Hi Ladies! I love all the photos and your blog is fantastic! Thanks for the lovely comments and I would be delighted to follow your lovely blog:)
    ~Anne

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  15. Sell WoW AccountsDecember 7, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    my favorite would be white christmas =)

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  16. DeborahDecember 7, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Oh you are so right Sherri!
    I love Christmas music!!!
    All the ones you mentioned here are perfect! I adored Silver Bells with Doris Day too as a child!!
    Thanks for the beautiful post!!
    December Blessings!!

    Deborah xoxo

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  17. karen - Simply InspiredDecember 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    so great... thanks... i love Burl Ives... such fun to see him here. december happiness to you.
    -xok.

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  18. JillDecember 7, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    thanks for stopping by my blog and your sweet comment Sheri, I love being a stay at home mom too!! Nat King Cole singing the Christmas song is my all time favorite but O Holy Night is a close second.
    You and your daughters have a beautiful blog

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  19. Cottage and BroomeDecember 7, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Sheri, thanks for stopping by. We love to listen to old Frank Sinatra holiday recording, those are our favorite. Have a wonderful holiday season, Laura

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  20. Pam TraskosDecember 7, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Greetings Sheri, I just love the classics, especially Bing Crosby's White Christmas, and Little Drummer Boy, I played the snare drum when I was a young girl so that was always a favorite! I love to switch it up and listen to Bebo Norman, Dave Barnes, and Harry Connick Jr. Thanks for your sweet comments and visiting! December hugs to you and your daughters! Pam

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  21. TARYTERREDecember 7, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    PS) Because we have always lived in two places at a time(until recently) my absolute favorite Christmas Song is ALL THOSE CHRISTMAS CLICHES by Nancy Lamott. I forgot to mention it last time I was here. I LOVE it so much I just wanted to share. If you've never heard it, give it a try.

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  22. The French HutchDecember 7, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Oh I really love christmas music too. All the ones you'd mention here,, especially Silver Bells. Love to listen while decorating the house.

    Emily
    The French hutch

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  23. Katie*BelleDecember 8, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    What a wonderful post! I absolutely love Christmas!

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  24. Draffin BearsDecember 8, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Such a lovely post and brought back happy memories.
    We used to gather around the piano and sing Christmas Carols.
    It really does get you in a Christmas spirit and loved seeing all your beautiful pictures.

    Happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  25. Victorian1885December 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love Nat King Cole! Your post is lovely.. thanks for sharing!

    Wanda

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  26. andrea@townandprairieDecember 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    And they sound even better on that little record player! andrea@townandprairie

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  27. TeresaDecember 9, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I Love Merry Music, Nel! I really do and in the fashion of females since Eve, I listen to it until I start feeling a bit sick... but, hey, that's what pleasures are for aren't they?! ;)

    I have a dvd I cherish very much that is from Carols Sung or Played at Vatican by all over the world Artists. Beyond Magical.

    Then I have several CDs with Christmas Chantings, that go from the very traditional to several in languages I can't undertand but love all the same listening to it. Add children voices' and I'm in lalaland.

    Merry Christmas Sweet Girl!

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  28. JenniferDecember 13, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I love Elvis Christmas music!! When we were kids we'd playing our mom's records...yes records...over and over! :)

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