'Tis The Season: Gratitude, Christmas and Weather Changes

[Vexed]

 This time of year brings weather changes, holidays,

memories and mixed emotions. 

Post songs, videos or photos for the seasons or holidays.

Either meaningful or just plain fun.

No particular order. Don't worry about repeats.

[BeatleloverKT]

It came upon a midnight clear, Hall&Oates

 So many great versions of this song out there

but this gorgeous rendition by one of my fav

rock duos is my fav 🎶💜

[SereneSeagull]

Hadn’t heard that from them before you mentioned it.  Wow!  Just saved it in Spotify, thank you, love the harmony and acoustics in that version quite a bit.  Thank you for mentioning it!

[LisaS961881]

     I just listened for the first time.  What a pure rendition!  Thank you.

[SereneSeagull]

It really was.  I hadn’t heard that before as well.  Beautiful.

[Vexed]

We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

They recorded this during Covid shutdown.

[SereneSeagull]

Very cool!

[LisaS961881]

     Thanks for sharing!  This was uplifting. 🤶

[papawofboo]

Lot of old and great songs. In all my years I have never heard a song about Thanksgiving, and I think it is 3 on here so far.

As for the old song I'll say "Frosty the Snow Man. As for the new, well you all have heard it many many times, All I want for Christmas is You

[LisaS961881]

     My of my favorite versions of Silent Night remains this one by Stevie Nicks.

[BeatleloverKT]

Winter wonderland, Johnny Mathis

First song from his Merry Christmas album.

When Mom put this on, we knew the season

had officially arrived. Brings back fond family

memories. Years later, my grandmother gave

me this album knowing how much I loved it

[LisaS961881]

    When I read this post about two weeks ago, I remember thinking that, for me, Christmas season began when I heard Gisele Mackenzie sing, “Silent Night”.  Then I realized that Gisele is largely unknown today, but I did find this copy of album, which is as old as I am!  In retrospect, it’s an odd little album - with some songs sung partially in French, but it brings back fond memories for me.  ….all these years later, I still play the same scratchy LP.  

[LeeS4949]

 Christmas in Dixie - Alabama.. Not a "traditional" Christmas song I suppose but I love how the lyrics seem to include everyone and most every different area of our nation.. Great message about how we are alike no matter where w live..  

[BobH07]

Kind and Generous:  Natalie Merchant

[BobH07]

Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie:  Jay & Techniques

[SereneSeagull]

Oh wow! That really does evoke a holiday feeling!  

[LisaS961881]

    I remember hearing this song often as a child, but I rarely hear it now.  It is an old, sweet song.   
         

….plus, if you remember Mitch Miller and his “ follow the bouncing ball”, you’ll appreciate this! 

[papawofboo]

I don't think i have ever heard that song, It is a good song, glad you posted,

[SereneSeagull]

ah yes, very old tune. 

[Vexed]

 Beautiful song and lyrics about Thanksgiving. The lyrics in the video are done so cleverly.

 The Thanksgiving Song - Ben Rector

[LisaS961881]

   Such a peaceful, gentle song!

[SereneSeagull]

That was so cool!  Very creative and the song was beautiful!

[LisaS961881]

     Santa Baby      Eartha Kitt

     Eartha Kitt

[SereneSeagull]

I like that version the best!  

[LisaS961881]

      River      Joni Mitchell

[SereneSeagull]

Clearest voice ever!  Gorgeous!

[Vexed]

 This is a cute song about not wanting to hear Christmas things until after Thanksgiving.

The Day After Thanksgiving - Brandon Heath

[SereneSeagull]

Cute!  I hadn’t heard that before.  I won’t put up holiday lights until after Thanksgiving.  It’s gotten so bad in stores, rushed out even before Halloween has even happened!   Fun song

[Vexed]

 Thanks. You are right @SereneSeagull about them coming out early. Next year I expect them at Forth of July. 😊

[SereneSeagull]

lol.  That sounds about right!

[LisaS961881]

   I’m gonna confess right now to both of you that, because I travel for Thanksgiving, I’ve been decorating for Christmas indoors and listening to instrumental Christmas too! 🎄🎶…by the time that I arrive back home, it will “officially” be the Holly Jolly season! 🤶

   But I definitely agree that there is something jarring about Halloween candy displays in late August, and  artificial Christmas tree displays edging out Halloween costumes….

Christmas season officially began when I was a kid when everyone saw Santa arrive at the very end of the Thanksgiving Day parade! 🦃🤶