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CHRISTMAS CAROLS – Do You Hear What I Hear?

I grew up in a singing family. Not that we a group or anything — though being the next Trapp Family Singers was a secret dream of mine when I was a little kid — but we did fill the house with music. Like my mom, I sang in church choirs. I was also a ... Read more

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS! – The First Noel

I think my favorite Christmas carol has always been The First Noel. It’s such a beautiful, very old song that tells the story of the night of Baby Jesus’s birth and how the event astounded the rich and poor alike, from shepherds to wise men bringing riches. I always get a lump in my throat ... Read more

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Merry Christmas!

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The Little Drummer Boy by Jeannie Watt

I love Christmas carols. I find them comforting and uplifting and have been known to hum Christmas melodies year round. One of my favorite carols is The Little Drummer Boy. I find it so moving that this boy has nothing but his talent to give to the Christ Child. The line “I played my best ... Read more

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS! I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

  When I was thinking about what carol to share during out history of Christmas carols week, the one that first popped into my thoughts was I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. I don’t know what it is about this song that has always struck a chord with me, but it has. I knew ... Read more

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS! WHAT CHILD IS THIS? by Cheryl Pierson

  I love the music of Christmas. I could play it all year long if I weren’t married to someone who isn’t as crazy about it as I am. Those songs are so uplifting and beautiful that they make me feel good just to hear them, and you can’t help but sing along with them. ... Read more

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Happy National Go Caroling Day! I adore Christmas music. All kinds. From fun kids’ songs like I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas to nostalgic tunes like I’ll Be Home for Christmas to haunting melodies like I Wonder as I Wander. My favorites, however, are the carols that bring the nativity to life and celebrate the ... Read more

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The History of Christmas Carols and Caroling

Hello everyone, Winnie Griggs here. I’m really pleased to be kicking off our series of posts about Christmas Carols with some of the backstory behind caroling itself. And what a backstory it is. The history of Christmas carols and caroling is as rich and diverse as the songs themselves. And whether you belt these out ... Read more

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Mary Connealy’s Winner

The winner of a copy of my cookbook Faster than Fast Food is Debby236 Debbie, I will email you to get your address and get the book in the mail to you asap.   Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

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Please Join Us as We Explore the History of Our Favorite Christmas Carols

Holiday Greetings! I’m pleased to announce that for this holiday season, the fillies will present you with the some fascinating history involving our favorite Christmas carols.  We think you’ll enjoy reading about the carols as much as we enjoyed writing about them! I hope you’ll join us between now and January 2, when our regularly ... Read more

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