Christmas is celebrated worldwide and each family has its own traditions, sometimes based on their heritage. Part of my family is of German descent and thus some of our fun during the month of December comes from that country and its culture. My relatives and I place an evergreen tree in our family room and make popcorn and cranberry garlands to decorate it. We also bake and construct small gingerbread houses and give them away or enjoy them in our own homes before eating them.
As an adult I have been able to visit Hawai'i and I love the idea of
Yep, we pulled it off the shelf, slid the album from its sleeve and played it on the record player!
It is that time of year again. Yea!
Here at this house, the LP Christmas America shouted out its instrumental version of America the Beautiful by The Hollywood Pops Orchestra & Choirwhile we merrily strung cranberries and popcorn for the Christmas tree. It was a lovely moment!
If you have never read or heard the America the Beautiful lyrics, I encourage you to read the poem below and to also listen to Ray Charles singing his version of the 1910 poem
with gusto, jive and jazziness in the video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUjr8EVgBg
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season. I pray that your relationship with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will grow with each passing day.
