Oh well. That's still a good way for a day to go.
Here's everything that happened: I got up late, got breakfast, studied for Philosophy, brought my availability to that little coffee place I mentioned yesterday, came back, went to the gym, went to my Philosophy TA's office hours to get a question answered, studied for my Text Studies final, got dinner, continued studying but got bored so painted my nails and soon lost interest, and now here I am. And in other news, the quad smells awful because the school had fertilizer added to it a few days ago. Quite a day, huh?
So, since there isn't much to talk about, I'm going to share my top 6 favorite Christmas carols instead!!!
I've been listening to Christmas music a lot lately, so thought it would be appropriate to share the songs that mean "Christmas" the most to me.
6.
Silent Night
To be honest, this song is pretty boring to me most of the time. Maybe because it's boring to sing. But the words are absolutely beautiful. It perfectly paints a picture of peace and love the night Christ was born, and the tune is simple and beautiful. It paints a picture of the Nativity. I love it.
There isn't a particular cover that I like most, but I chose this one because it was the most traditional. I wish they had sung all three verses.
5.
Winter Wonderland
I love music that makes me happy, or that has a happy, light-hearted tone to it. If this isn't a happy song, I don't know what is. The tune just makes you want to swing dance, or hold someone close, or smile, or be happy... all of it!! Plus, Christmas turns the world into a Winter Wonderland. Why not enjoy it?
I have Michael Buble here because I love him. I also love the traditional covers.
4.
Sleigh Ride
Again, it's a happy song! I have fun memories singing part of this song with Dicken's Carolers too. But yeah... I like this one for most of the same reason I love Winter Wonderland. This one, in particular, catches the part of Christmas that's spent with family and loved ones. I always imagine the scenes described in the songs as though I were experiencing them with my family. My favorite part is the part of the lyrics that describe "There's a happy feeling that nothing in this world can buy when they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie...." Then a few lines later, "These wonderful things are the things we remember all through our lives." How true. Let's celebrate!
No reason I chose this particular version. But it sounds nice. :)
3.
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
When I was young, I inherited a decorative plate from my great grandmother. It's a Christmas plate, and has the first few lines of music from this song around the edge. The plate is really special to me, and so the song has become really special to me because of it. It's a beautiful song in every respect.
I did choose this version for a reason, but just because it's my favorite one.
2.
Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas
Gosh, I adore this song. Honestly, I don't think I even have a good reason why. It's another one of those happy songs, obviously, but it's also just so fun!!! It always makes me happy, and brings back fun memories of being with friends (and watching the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer movie when I was younger). I think it's also a much more fun way of saying "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
I included both the original and Michael Buble, because I adore both versions and can't decide between them.
1.
Little Drummer Boy
This year, this song has taken the number one spot as my favorite Christmas song. I think it embodies so much more than the message of Christmas. It encompasses how we should live our lives every day, and certainly how I want to live my life. I know that for me, in my life, I don't have a gift fit to give a king like Jesus, but I do have little things I can do that bring him glory. I want to do my best at what I've been given to make him happy. Because what more beautiful thing is there than to have Jesus smile at me? This song has the reason we celebrate Christmas in it- to bring glory to Jesus, out of gratitude for him coming to Earth for us.
So... the song speaks to my heart I guess.
Also, this version by Pentatonix is absolutely gorgeous. I think it's the best one out there.
What are your favorite Christmas carols? I'd love to listen to them!! :)
Fight on, friends.
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