Turkey Day and Christmas Coming Home

Hi all. Happy Thanksgiving- there’s so much to be thankful for: family, friends, good health, food, music, and amusing grammar errors just to name a few!  In addition to commemorating all that we are thankful for, we also consider Thanksgiving the official beginning of the Christmas season.  And let’s be honest, next to food, Christmas is what many of us really get excited about! Radio stations start playing holiday tunes, stores are festively decorated, and Christmas lights brighten up everybody’s days.  This truly is the best time of the year!  In the spirit of such a wonderful season, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite Christmas songs with you.

1.  The First Noel- Josh Groban & Faith Hill

The instrumental introduction to this song is wonderful in and of itself, but Josh Groban and Faith Hill’s golden melodies are simply phenomenal.  Their powerful rendition is one of my absolute favorites to listen to during the Christmas season.

2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- Barenaked Ladies

So, I’m not a huge fan of this song, but this version makes me happy every time I hear it.  The magical blend of the voices, coupled with the foot-tapping rhythm of the strumming and drumming makes it incredibly fun to bop your head to.

3.  Christmas Coming Home- Lennon & Maisy Stella

I recently discovered these girls while perusing YouTube, and I have fallen in love with them.  Lennon, 12, and Maisy, 8, are two young Canadian sisters whose pure voices are truly a joy to listen to.   Lennon’s voice has a raspy yet innocent quality to it, and Maisy’s alto voice is a bit clearer but less refined.  Together, the two create a magical performance.  Mostly performing cover songs, or songs original to other artists, the girls caught my eye with their version of “I Won’t Give Up,” by Jason Mraz.  I already love his emotionally  powerful version, but their acoustic performance is so simple and amazing.   So, you can imagine my excitement when I discovered their new Christmas single, “Christmas Coming Home.” This is another head-bopping tune with sleigh sounds and jingle bells clinking in the background.  Personally, I love how their voices blend and how they sing every note in a notably artistic fashion.  The innocence of childhood is magnificently represented in this playful song that’s sure to become a Christmas classic!

~ Happy Holidays ~