I just finished putting together a gallery of Christmas songs for Beliefnet, featuring 12 unique and favorite versions of carols like "Silent Night" and "O Come O Come Emmanuel" from artists like Casting Crowns and Jars of Clay.
I listened to dozens and dozens of Christmas songs over the last few weeks, to the point that I was Christmas-songed out. But as I listened, I realized that there are certain Christmas songs that just define the holiday.
Despite the fact that it drives my darling husband nuts, for example, it's just not Christmas without Alvin and the Chipmunks - the original, not the remake. And no artist can compare to Bing Crosby crooning "White Christmas" or The Carpenters singing about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Those are songs I remember from my childhood, and they conjure up memories of family and friends.
So what is your favorite Christmas song, and what makes it so special? Is there a certain song that brings back a special Christmas memory?
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If I had to pck just onne favorite CHRISTmas carol, it'dhave to be 'Feliz Navidad' BY Jose Feliciano.
Last year about a @ this time I was working in a predominantly American owned restauarant. The kitchen staff didn't speak very good english & I didn't speak very good spanish but that's the one song that I could have fun with.
They enjoyed my antics as I lip,sang to htat song & it seem to boost everyone's morale for the day.
I'll neot forget for a LONG time that joyous time there.
Definitely the Little Drummer Boy followed closely by Do you know what I know... I find myself singing them all year long not only at Christmas, remembrance of childhood, I suppose and carefree days of youth.
"I'am Dreaming of a White Christmas" is one of my most favorite christmas song. It brings back to mind of all the many christmases spent with love ones who have passed away!
" Chriistmas Shoes"
Connie, that song always makes me cry!!
Joanne
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