Year In Review 2021

The Year in Review for 2021
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24th Christmas Carol - Joy To the World

Song for today: "Joy To The World"...

Did you know that “Joy to the World” was not written as a Christmas carol? In its original form, it had nothing to do with Christmas. It wasn’t even written to be a song. In 1719, Isaac Watts published a book of poems in which each poem was based on a Psalm 98, 96:11–12 and Genesis 3:17–18 as a celebration of Jesus’s role as King of both his church and the whole world.
More than a century later, the second half of this poem was slightly adapted and set to music to give us what has become one of the most famous of all Christmas carols:

Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room. And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world! The Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains. Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground. He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness. And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love…

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22nd Christmas Carol - Mary's Boy Child

Song for today: "Mary’s Boy Child'…

Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day. And man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day. Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say, Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day. Hark now hear the angels sing, a king was born today. And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Mary’s baby boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.

While shepherds watch their flocks by night, they see a bright new shining star. They hear a choir sing a song, the music seemed to come from afar. Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today. And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Oh a moment still worth was a glow, all the bells rang out. There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted “let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace.”

Now Joseph and his wife, Mary came to Bethlehem that night. They found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight. And then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn. And in a manger cold and dark, Mary’s little boy was born. Hark now hear the angels sing, a king was born today. And man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day. Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day. Oh a moment still worth was a glow, all the bells rang out. There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted “let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace.” Oh my Lord…..

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19th Christmas Carol - Suzy Snowflake

Song for today: "Suzy Snowflake"... Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett

Here comes Suzy Snowflake. Dressed in a snow-white gown. Tap, tap, tappin’ at your windowpane to tell you she’s in town. Here comes Suzy Snowflake, soon you will hear her say, “Come out ev’ryone and play with me; I haven’t long to stay.”

If you want to make a snowman, I’ll help you make one, two, three. If you wanna take a sleigh ride, the ride’s on me. Here comes Suzy Snowflake. Look at her tumblin’ down, bringing joy to ev’ry girl and boy. Suzy’s come to town.

Here comes Suzy Snowflake. Dressed in a snow-white gown. Tap, tap, tappin’ at your windowpane to tell you she’s in town. Here comes Suzy Snowflake, soon you will hear her say, “Come out ev’ryone and play with me; I haven’t long to stay.”

Rosemary Clooney · Suzy Snowflake

BONUS: Suzy is a snowflake playfully personified. It is commonly regarded as a Christmas song, although it makes no mention of the holiday. The child-oriented lyrics celebrate the fun of winter.
A cartoon short based on the song was made in 1953 by Centaur Productions, with stop-motion animation created by Wah Ming Chang. It is annually shown during the Christmas season on WGN-TV in Chicago and WJAC-TV in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, along with another production by Centaur, "Hardrock, Coco and Joe" and an early UPA version of "Frosty the Snowman".
Clooney later re-recorded the song for her 1978 Mistletoe Records album Christmas with Rosemary Clooney. It has been covered by other artists, most notably Soul Coughing in 1997. - Source: Wiki

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18th Christmas Carol - What Child Is This

Song for today: “What Child Is This?”

What child is this, who, laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, come, peasant, king, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him…

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17th Christmas Carol - The First Noel

Song for today: "The First Noel"...

Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room. And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world! The Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains. Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground. He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness. And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love…

   A beautiful rendition of The First Noël

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16th Christmas Carol - God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

Song for today: "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen"…

God rest you merry, gentlemen. Let nothing you dismay. Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day. To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. O tidings of comfort and joy!

From God our heavenly Father, a blessed angel came, and unto certain shepherds brought tiding of the same. How that in Bethlehem was born, the Son of God by name. “Fear not, then,” said the angel. “Let nothing you affright. This day is born a Savior of pure virgin to free all those who trust in Him from Satan’s power and might.”

Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place. And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace this holy tide o Christmas doth bring redeeming grace…

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15th Christmas Carol - Silent Night

Song for today: "Silent Night"...

Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night. Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar. Heavenly hosts sing alleluia. Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love’s pure light. Radiant beams from thy holy face. With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord at they birth, Jesus Lord at thy birth…

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14th Christmas Carol - Away In A Manger

Song for today: "Away In A Manger"... Away in a manger, no crib for his bed. The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay. The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love the Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky. And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

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13th Christmas Carol - Happy Christmas (War is over)

Song for today: "Happy Christmas" ... John Lennon and Yoko Ono

So this is Christmas / And what have you done / Another year over / And a new one just begun / And so this is Christmas / I hope you have fun / The near and the dear one / The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas / And a happy new year / Let's hope it's a good one / Without any fear

And so this is Christmas / For weak and for strong / For rich and the poor ones / The world is so wrong / And so happy Christmas / For black and for white / For yellow and red one / Let's stop all the fight

John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded this with the Harlem Community Choir as a protest song against the Vietnam War, and it eventually became a classic Christmas hit.

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12th Christmas Carol - Run Rudolph Run

Song for today: "Run Rudolph Run"… Chuck Berry

Out of all the reindeers you know you’re the mastermind. Run, run Rudolph ain’t too far behind. Run, run Rudolph Santa’s got to make it to town. Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down. Run, run Rudolph ’cause I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round.

Said Santa to a boy child, “What have you been longing for?” “All I want for Christmas is a Rock and Roll electric guitar.” And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a shooting star. Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town, come on. Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down. Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry-go-round.

Said Santa to a girl child, “What would please you most to get?” “A little baby doll that can cry, sleep and wet?” And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a Saber jet. Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town. Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down. Run, run Rudolph ’cause I’m reelin’ like a merry-go-round……

 

This Is American Music · Run Run Rudolph [Chuck Berry]

BONUS: Why Is It Called "Run Rudolph Run" ?

"Run Rudolph Run" is a Christmas song written by Chuck Berry but credited to Johnny Marks and M. Brodie due to Marks' trademark on the character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It was published by St. Nicholas Music (ASCAP) and was first recorded by Berry in 1958, released as a single on Chess Records.

Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run (Official Video) - The Run Rudolph Run official video is an animated presentation of Santa Claus and Chuck Berry traveling the world delivering toys, via Chuck’s St. Louis hometown, hitting the best-known spots of the city along the way.

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11th Christmas Carol - Silver Bells

Song for today: "Silver Bells"…

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile and on every street corner you’ll hear. Silver bells, silver bells, it’s Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them sing, soon it will be Christmas day.

Strings of street lights, even stop lights. Blink a bright red and green as the shoppers rush home with their treasures. Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch. This is Santa’s big scene and above all this bustle you’ll hear. Silver bells, silver bells, it’s Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them sing, soon it will be Christmas day…..

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8th Christmas Carol - Assorted Wavs

These song wavs are from a very old website I had back in the day.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to me from Internet Archive for saving these:and reminding me of the TRUE REASON for the season!
♬♬ MUSIC ♬♬
Vintage Christmas Wav Collection

Alabama - Candle In The Window
Alabama - Blessings
Patty Lovelace - Santa Train
Paul Overstreet - Christmas, My Favorite Time Of The Year
Reba McEntire - Til The Season Comes Around Again
Skip Ewing - Christmas Carol
Steve Wariner - Noel
Toby Keith - Christmas Rock
Toby Keith - Christmas To Christmas
Vince Gill - Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year
Trisha Yearwood and Vince Gill - An Angel Gets Its Wings

Statler Brothers - Carols Those Kids Use To Sing
Statlers Brothers - Christmas Country Style
Statlers Brothers - Christmas To Me
Statlers Brothers - For Momma
Statlers Brothers - If It Only Took A Baby
Statlers Brothers - I Never Spend A Christmas ...
Statlers Brothers - Mary's Sweet Smile
Statlers Brothers - No Reservation At The Inn
Statlers Brothers - Old Fashioned Christmas
Statlers Brothers - Santa's Cause
Statlers Brothers - Something You Can't Buy
Statlers Brothers - Somewhere In The Night
Statlers Brothers - Whose Birthday Is Christmas

 

My Treasured CD Collectiom

The Oak Ridge Boys - Christmas
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1st Christmas Carol - Claymation Mix

Claymation Christmas Animation Cartoon

Claymation Christmas - Carol of the Bells

We Three Kings - Claymation Christmas HQ

Walrus & Penguins - Claymation Christmas - Angels We Have Heard On High

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - California Raisins - Claymation Christmas

Here We Come A Wassailing

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Christmas Carol Countdown

1ST CHRISTMAS CAROL - CLAYMATION MIX

2ND CHRISTMAS CAROL - Hark The Herald Angels Sing

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8TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - ASSORTED WAVS

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10TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

11TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - SILVER BELLSv 12TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - RUN RUDOLPH RUN

13TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - HAPPY CHRISTMAS (WAR IS OVER)v 14TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - AWAY IN A MANGER

15TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - SILENT NIGHT

16TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - GOD REST YOU MERRY GENTLEMEN

17TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - THE FIRST NOEL

18TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - WHAT CHILD IS THIS

19TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - SUZY SNOWFLAKE

20TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - O Come All Ye Faithful

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22ND CHRISTMAS CAROL - MARY'S BOY CHILD

23RD CHRISTMAS CAROL - O Holy Night

24TH CHRISTMAS CAROL - JOY TO THE WORLD

25TH CHRISTMAS CAROL -

Christmas Songs Pictionary PDF from Creations By Kara

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Novice Christmas Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the Novice Level Quiz — our easiest questions! This general knowledge Christmas trivia quiz covers a range of easy and difficult questions as well as some unusual Christmas quiz questions.

So how did you do ???? Wanna try again or go up one level to Switch to the Regular Level Quiz — a further challenge!​ Or maybe even the "Expert Christmas Quiz"
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TIP: Holidays and Greif

 

Holidays can be very difficult for families and friends who have lost a loved one to murder.  Here are some suggestions that you might find helpful in dealing with this time of year.  Some things that work for others might not work for you so do what you are comfortable with, and let me know if you have suggestions that are not included here.

You are experiencing not only the loss of your loved one, but the loss of the life you shared with them.  Holidays bring about a sharp reminder of what you have lost.  You are grieving also for the way these events are forever altered.  

It is not wrong for you to feel angry, sad, or overwhelmed by impending holidays.  Because you are not able to control these changes, you are bound to have feelings that conflict with what you used to feel during holidays.  If others around you are not feeling the same, you may feel further alienated.  What used to make you happy and joyous may now make you feel sad and angry.

If your loss is recent, you must learn to be flexible with yourself.  You will be experiencing many things that you have no roadmap for and you will just have to feel your way through it and learn to face each moment as it comes.

 

• DO take the time to plan ahead. The tendency to put off even thinking about the holidays is strong among Murder Victim Survivors (MVS), yet you are most likely to experience problems if you don't think about the challenges that you will be facing during this time.
• DO sit down with family members and discuss what each member wants to do for the holidays.  Expect that there may be some conflicts and be prepared to talk it out.
• DO remember to let others know.  Your friends and other relatives will honor your decisions, but they need to know what they are.
• DON'T do things that you are uncomfortable with just because you think it is expected of you.  Consider and suggest compromises.  But.....
• DON'T forget that others are hurting too.  Be particularly mindful of the children in your family.
• DO plan ahead and prioritize. Do things that are very important or especially significant to you - leave the rest for later.
• DO accept and even ask for help.  Your family and friends are probably anxious to find ways to ease your burdens - let them know how they can assist with shopping, cooking, cleaning and decorating.
• DO expect to have pain...it is unavoidable.  When those moments come, don't run from them; just let them happen and then move on.
• DON'T be afraid to change traditions that make you sad, but DO try to keep some.
• DO buy a small gift for your loved one - then give it to someone who might otherwise be without a gift.
• DO consider setting a place at the holiday table for your loved one - perhaps leave a single flower on their plate.
• DON'T get tangled up in semantics - it is the natural inclination for people to say "Happy birthday - Happy New Year - Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukkah".  Don't be hurt by this.
• DO remember that it is "okay" if you choose to be alone - no one else knows what is best for you.
• DO consider creating new traditions - they may become as special as old traditions in time.
• DON'T succumb to the urge to "spend away your grief."  It won't help and it will only cause financial problems.
• DO seek out others who may be experiencing similar problems - you may help them as you help yourself.
• DO try shopping online.  You will avoid over-exposure to holiday decorations, songs, etc.  Or try doing your shopping for the holidays in the summer.
• DON'T overwhelm yourself as you try to get in a holiday mood.  In the earliest years after a loss, it may be better to re-introduce participation slowly. Understand that the holidays will not be the same, ever.
• DO take good care of yourself.  Remember to eat properly, take vitamins, get as much sleep as possible, etc.  Take naps or just rest your eyes and your body for a few minutes.  Grief puts your mind and body into overdrive - it is a natural healing process for the worst type of injury to your heart and mind but it will wear you out.
• DO consider hanging a Christmas stocking for your loved one, and ask family members to write a special memory of your loved one and put it in the stocking.  You could read them together on Christmas Day or New Year's Day, or choose never to read them at all.
• DON'T think of tears as a bad thing.  Those tears are helping you to heal.
• DO share your feelings with your loved ones.  If you are not comfortable with something, tell your family why you feel that way.
• DO make sure you update others when your needs and feelings change or adjust.  If you become uncomfortable about something that you thought you would be okay with, it is acceptable to change plans.  Likewise, if you find that you can enjoy an activity that you had previously told your family you would not want to do, make sure they know this as well.
• DO consider placing some decoration at the gravesite.  A small wreath or decorated tree might be appropriate.
• DON'T feel guilty if you enjoy yourself!  Your loved one would not want you to forever grieve, pushing all joy from your life.  If you find yourself laughing, or enjoying holiday preparations, you are not insulting your loved one's memory, rather uplifting it.
• DO accept invitations to social events, while telling the host/hostess that you may feel compelled to cancel at the last minute or to leave early.  Try to participate socially if you feel ready but understand that you may find unexpected limitations.
• DO consider going to Christmas services at your church; you might try a different service time from normal or even a different church.
• DO make a donation in your loved one's memory.
• DO seek out a support group in your area, or participate in our online support group.  It can be very helpful to share your feelings with others who understand.
• DO write a letter to your loved one, sharing your feelings and memories.  This can be very cathartic.
• DO remember that January may possibly bring on more depression than the holidays did.  After the holidays are over, the dreary coldness of January may leave you with even more tendency to dwell on things that make you sad.  Knowing this is the best way to avoid it.

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The Christmas Blanket

Neighbor Gift #2: 

May the warmth of this Christmas Blanket

Keep you safe and well.

May the SPIRIT of the season

In your hearts begin to swell.

You are friends we love and cherish,

And we hope this year you’ll find

The special peace that Christmas brings.

It is truly one of a kind.

We hope you like this blanket

It’s our Christmas gift to you!

May it WARM your hearts and homes,

Now... and All Year Through.

We thank you for your kindness.

We have one thing left to say,

Merry Christmas friends and neighbors.

Have a Happy Holiday!

With Love, neighbors. 

Have a Happy Holiday! With Love, 

   

compliments of Tricia O. Smith

 Attach the tag to a blanket and you're good to go!

 You can find fleece blankets for around $3.00 now!

 Here's the PDF: The Christmas Blanket PDF 

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