Music is good for the soul. Bringing joy, sadness, laughter, healing and more.
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love everything about it. In my article titled My Top 5 Christmas Gifts is even more evidence how gifts bring joy to someone’s life.
There are so many songs to choose from. However these are my all time favorites.
10. White Christmas by Bing Crosby
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas just like the ones I used to know”.
Not everyone has a white Christmas. If you live in an even tempered climate sunshine may be all one experiences. How do you get along without a snowy holiday? There is nothing better than a Colorado confiti holiday.
The movie White Christmas starring Bing Crosby also is a classic.
9. Silent Night by Elvis Presley
The king of rock and roll and his sexy soulful voice makes any women’s heart joyful during the season.
8. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
This video, click the link above ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ is too cute.
Did you know: Hippos live in loose groups of ten to thirty individuals, that may swell to hundreds depending on the season? Look it up on Animal Facts Encyclopedia along with other animal facts.
This particular version is done by David Bowie and Bing Crosby. The twist is they mention peace on earth which is the biggest wish most people have for the holidays.
6. Hark The Herald Angles Sing
One of the most important praise and worship songs for the holy season.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild;
God and sinners reconciled.”
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With angelic hosts proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem
Christ born in the promised city of Bethlehem.
5. Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
One of my most fondest memories growing up was decorating the Christmas tree with my parents and siging this song while we were going around the tree.
4. Hey Moon
Written by one of my favorite Christian music artists Sidewalk Prophets puts a new twist with its version of the star telling it’s story to the moon about birth of Jesus Christ.
I just had to put this as number three. Whenever I hear it I want to light a fire, mix a cocktail and snuggle with my husband.
2. Please Come Home For Christmas
This one has a very special meaning for me. As a mother of a retired United States Army Veteran the words really brought on a new meaning when was in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Please come home for Christmas
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas, by New Year’s night
Friends and relations send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
But this is Christmas, yes, Christmas my dear
The time of year to be with the ones you love
Words cannot express what it feels like having someone you love fighting in a war so far from home. We are blessed that our son came home without any bodily injuries. On the downside PTSD is real and I watch him son struggle with the symptoms each and every day.
To those parents, siblings, wives, husband’s, children and family and friends of loved ones who were not so fortunate to return home, I send my love and support to you especially this time of year.
Okay, okay enough of the mushy stuff. Now back to my countdown.
My number one favorite song is……………………
Written in 1984 by Mark Lowry. The song asks the questions to the Mary the birth mother of Jesus Christ,
Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect lamb?
That sleeping child you’re holding is the great I amMary did you know? Mary did you know? Mary did you know?
As women and a mothers we sense what are children may become when they are grown. We dream of the success we want them to become.
In my eyes Mary knew that her son was special. The promised messiah to the Jewish people who would become the Savior to the world.
Christmas such a special time of year. For most it can bring stress, heartache, depression and for others it brings joy, happiness, love and peace.
From our house to yours Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Gain The Advantage,
Alicia Osmera
