'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.

[LisaS961881]

     While this is definitely not your typical “Ho-ho-ho and mistletoe” Winter song, after all these years, the lyrics, the video as well as the harmony continue to fascinate me.

[BeatleloverKT]

Christmas (Baby please come home) U2

I like the original (And some may disagree

with me) But absolutely NO ONE comes even

close to singing it like BONO….

[BobH07]

I still prefer Darlene Love

[BeatleloverKT]

I know you do. It’s my #2 version. Both

are excellent tracks

[BeatleloverKT]

Mary, did you know? Kenny Rogers&Wynonna Judd

Just a gorgeous song that tells the true story of

Jesus

[SereneSeagull]

I’ve always loved that song.  

[Vexed]

 Christmas Spirit

No video or link to share.

No professional voices or musical backing.

Today, a small group of people came into the Chemo Room while we were there, (taking time out of their busy day) to sing Christmas carols to the patients, the loved ones that came with them and the nurses. It was beautiful. I cried.

[LisaS961881]

      What a heartfelt lovely gesture!  
      Having sat bedside too many times in a hospital, I have always found comfort in the many genuine acts of kindness that we received from the staff and volunteers.  Even while they were working long, stressful hours, I can attest that, when we needed it most, everyone was thoughtful and compassionate.

   I am so grateful that you were gifted with song today!

   Yes, Christmas Spirit isn’t really about jollity or superficial greetings, but about connecting with and caring for everyone we meet.

    Thank you for sharing this and reminding us all.

[Vexed]

 Thank you @LisaS961881 

[SereneSeagull]

That’s what it’s all about, right there!  

[Vexed]

 Thank you @SereneSeagull 

[Winter2025VA]

@Vexed , my thoughts are ALWAYS with you dear friend, Nicole 💛

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 Christmas Spirit

No video or link to share.

No professional voices or musical backing.

Today, a small group of people came into the Chemo Room, (taking time out of their busy day) to sing Christmas carols to the patients, the loved ones that came with them and the nurses. It was beautiful. I cried.

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[Vexed]

 Thank you @Winter2025VA 

[BeatleloverKT]

Candy cane lane, Sia

This sweet, fun song always lightens my

mood. The video is adorable too 🍬

[LisaS961881]

    i just watched the video - loved it!  The dog is adorable and always wagging his little tail.  Thanks - I always ‘happy dance’ to this tune, but never thought to check out the video. 🤶

[WebWiseWoman]

Here's something I think everyone can enjoy: The Pretty Reckless - "Christmas Song" beginning in the movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" 

[LisaS961881]

   Oh, this was fun!  Sweet little Taylor coming into her own!

[SereneSeagull]

I loved that!  And loved seeing her now singing to it with an edge to it

[WebWiseWoman]

I'm so enchanted with her music; for me she is Janis re-incarnate...

[SereneSeagull]

Adding, that I listened to several of her band’s songs sitting here, and like them quite a bit.  Thanks.  I love adding artists I hadn’t heard before 

[SereneSeagull]

Thanks for posting this.  Adding her to my Spotify.

[Vexed]

 I posted this song in the ABC's game and thought the video was so cute.

  Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry

[SereneSeagull]

It’s great seeing that video with it too!

[BeatleloverKT]

Santa baby, Madonna

Her cheeky take on a Christmas classic is just

so fun to listen to….

[BeatleloverKT]

Christmas tree farm, Taylor Swift

Her inspiration was from her own childhood

on a real Christmas tree farm. To me, it’s a

sweet song about the glory of Christmas as

a child, encorparating the beauty, nostalgia 

and love of Christmas 🎄

[LisaS961881]

    “And when the world isn’t fair, I pretend that we’re there.”

                                                 ….🎄

[Vexed]

 Two different songs by the above groups.

O' Holy Night - Home Free (acapella)  

Little Drummer Boy - For King + Country

[LisaS961881]

       Exquisite!

[Vexed]

 The classic Christmas songs are usually our favorites.   I enjoy hearing other arrangements and voices singing the same song, especially harmonies. There are so many to discover. These are two I picked that I enjoyed the harmonies. Both groups are worth listening to any of their songs.

The song is "Do You Hear What I Hear? - written in 1962, with lyrics

by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne

Home Free (acapella) 

For King & Country