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Saturday 9: The Christmas Song (1961)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) The lyrics mention "chestnuts roasting on an open fire." Do you often eat chestnuts? My future father in law used to send some up to college to me via my fiancee'.. I loved them until I left them in a sunny window and the bag was filled with worms later in the day!
2) There's a reference to Jack Frost, too. Does cold weather help you get into the holiday spirit?
It does because I get to sit by the fire and drink hot chocolate.. that really puts me in the spirit!
(2018)
3) Nat sings that turkey helps to make the season bright. We just had it last month for Thanksgiving. Do you enjoy turkey all year around? Or do you consider it primarily a holiday dish?
I suppose for holidays. I only eat it around them!
4) This song was published as "The Christmas Song," but people often refer to it as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" or "Merry Christmas to You." When you think of this song, which title comes to mind?
5) Nat King Cole had a big hit in the 1950s with "Mona Lisa." The ballad compares an enigmatic woman to the da Vinci painting, which hangs in the Louvre. The Mona Lisa has been called the most instantly identifiable painting in the world. Can you think of another famous painting that you recognize on sight? (Extra points if you include a picture!)
The Starry Night, Van Gogh
The Starry Night, Van Gogh
6) Best remembered today as a singer, Cole was also an accomplished composer and jazz pianist. Do you like jazz?
I enjoy cool or smooth jazz!
7) The only Christmas card Sam has received so far this year is from her dentist. She never sees Dr. Douglas socially. In fact, she hasn't seen him since her annual check-up last March. Have you received many cards this year?
I sent 65 and have gotten 9, but that's OK. I Love to send them It is a tradition I got from my mom!
8) When did/will you start holiday shopping this year: Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Halloween? Earlier than that?
earlier.. the Black Friday online sales started at last a week earlier!
9) This time of year is big for charitable fundraising. Here's your chance to plug a cause or organization that's near and dear to you.
We give to Bibles for the World and through that support a lad in India to get to go to school to help his family. We, also, support Operation Smile that helps give children with cleft lips and palates reconstruction surgery. Add to that the Rescue Mission and Blue Ridge Women.. support to women who choose not to abort!
We always give to Alliance Defending Freedom and several veteran causes.
We give to Bibles for the World and through that support a lad in India to get to go to school to help his family. We, also, support Operation Smile that helps give children with cleft lips and palates reconstruction surgery. Add to that the Rescue Mission and Blue Ridge Women.. support to women who choose not to abort!
We always give to Alliance Defending Freedom and several veteran causes.
Lots of Starry Night fans! Such a beautiful painting! Great charity too! Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend!
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I love your attitude about sending cards! It truly is the thought that counts, and you're sending sincere best wishes in every envelope.
ReplyDeleteI used to love sending cards and years ago I think I sent out about 80 every year, but, sadly, most of the older folks that I exchanged with are gone now...and even a few of the not so old. Those who are still around I'm in touch with on a regular basis thanks to texting and Facebook so I just don't feel so compelled to catch up with them at the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI love sending cards, too. Many of the folks I sent cards to have passed away and not many took their place, I'm afraid. I sent out about 55 cards. I know I won't get that many back but that's ok. I do it because I want to.
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