I'm not going to lie. I used to be one of those people that hated thinking about Christmas before Thanksgiving. I didn't not like that Christmas crept up a little earlier each year. HOWEVER. A few years ago I started listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, but only when I was in my car by myself. I didn't tell anyone. It was my little secret. Now, I've changed.
I've decided to start celebrating Christmas early. Like now. No, I am not going to put my tree up until after Thanksgiving, but I am listening to Christmas music without guilt. This weekend, I'm going to put my TV on the Hallmark Channel and shamelessly watch Christmas movies. I'm not sure why the urge for Christmas has hit me so soon this year, but it might have to do with not being able to go home for Christmas. This year is going to be different. Next year is going to be WAY different, but I wasn't ready for it to change so soon. I guess that's just part of growing up...
Anyway. Now that I've wiped my eyes and can see through the tears to type, a few of my favorite Christmas songs!! Because I love Christmas AND I love lists.
In no particular order:
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Oh Come Oh Come Emannuel.
Breath of Heaven
Christmas Offering (totally contemporary but I'm a huge fan.)
Baby, It's Cold Outside (don't judge! It's cute!)
Do You Hear What I Hear
The First Noel
Away In A Manger
Jingle Bells (again, don't judge)
O Holy Night
There, that's the short list. I will just leave it at that so I don't freak you out with my love of Christmas music. Josh Groban may or may not be singing about a little drummer boy from one of my five Christmas Pandora stations right now....
