The Conversation -- December 25, 2024
The Best U.S. President Ever ... was of course fictitious:
In anticipation of our own bleak midwinter, an English classic, lyrics by Christina Rossetti:
The guys remind us we mustn't forget Hanukkah, which begins today: ~~~
~~~ Here's another version of that popular modern Christmas song:
Marie: Thanks to Akhilleus for the link to the video that follows. And I do promise to try, I really do, but don't count on me: ~~~
~~~ Because I just can't stop myself from bitching about the Worst Christmas Song Ever, although it is much improved by James Corden, Lady Gaga & others: ~~~
~~~ And it turns out the biggest problem really is Mariah Carey, because ~~~
Finally, speaking of your classical pieces, even the Silent Monks cannot resist Handel's "Messiah":
Reader Comments (4)
Wishing a Merry (or at least a very pleasant) Christmas Day to all RCers....and a more Happy than Grim New Year.
As I try to figure out how to move my 74-year-old butt to Chaleur Bay, New Brunswick (or even to one of the Shetland Islands), I wish everyone here, especially Marie, my thanks and best wishes. As bad as it's going to be, it would be worse without you all.
Fleas Navidad, as I used to say to my old dog Felix.
@Jack: Be sure to let those people in New Brunswick know that we
welcome them as one of our new states.
whichever holiday on the crowded December calendar you choose to observe , or ignore, may you find peace, strength, and the power to carry on in the times to come.