The High Heat Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Now that Christmas is over is it too early to put up Spring Training decorations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Now that Christmas is over is it too early to put up Spring Training decorations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 The time is approaching, I enjoy this time of the year, but for the most mundane reasons (its commercial aspect, the cold weather and snow when and where available). Not until very recently I realised that Christmas does not have the universality that television and movies pretend. What I mean is, two thirds of the world population don't celebrate it, while in the Southern Hemisphere it's summer. Anyway, I must confess a penchant for Holiday music. The number one track of Christmas, in my opinion, is Johann Pachelbel's Canon. I especially like George Winston's version, I'm talking of this: For ten years now I have played this CD every winter. During a time I paid piano lessons to learn how to play the Canon. I didn't succeed, for various reasons I'm not going to mention. Even in times when it's not Christmas I listen to this CD. After doing some google research I found that the Canon is also popular in weddings? The other great track of Christmas is called Greensleeves. Here I don't have a definitive version yet, although I'm still looking for it. The third place goes to O Come Emmanuel. In 1997, a long time ago indeed, a bunch of 'Gothic' bands reunited to produce a Christmas album by the name of Excelsys, they made a version of O Come Emmanuel that I liked at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Thanks for the bump. Our decorations have been up for a week and a half, so it looks like we got the same early jump this year as we did last year. It just needs to get a little colder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 This pretty much goes on repeat after Thanksgiving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 My daughter can listen to the Rudolph soundtrack over and over again. Fortunately, she also likes my dad's barbershop chorus's Christmas CD, too. I throw some others into the mix, too, including this: which has the greatest Christmas song ever: "What Month was Jesus Born In?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I had to borrow my mom and dad's car yesterday and when I turned the car on, the radio was on 93.9 Lite FM - Chicago's All Christmas Music Station (at least during this time of year). Gotta love my mom......luckily (in this instance) my dad is pretty much deaf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Really hoping we get snow this year. The only christmas music I have is Crhistmas A Go Go, Ramones, kinks joe pesci...etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I also enjoy this one from Erin Bode and her band. They're from St. Louis. It's a quiet folk-rock meets jazz take on some contemporary Christmas songs. Recorded in a cabin in Minnesota. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hint: I hope I get more socks this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Bah. I'll be willing to talk about Christmas AFTER next week! Thanksgiving rules; always has, always will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Bah. I'll be willing to talk about Christmas AFTER next week! Thanksgiving rules; always has, always will. I guess you have a point, but you do you see Mickey in Thanksgiving cartoons? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Nope. Seems way too early, especially since Halloween is fresh in your children's minds. I heard a Christmas jingle the day after Halloween. It made me feel like I was being rushed. Not to mention the fact that I saw Halloween costumes in stores on July 31st. The real blame should be placed on Charlie Brown and the Peanuts for having a lackluster Thanksgiving Special sandwiched between an awesome Halloween and Christmas Special. Aw come on it wasn't that bad other than Peppermint Patty imposing on Charlie Brown then getting mad when she didn't get her way. Besides, who doesn't enjoy having Thanksgiving dinner consisting of popcorn and jelly beans on a ping pong table? But I do agree , it is still a bit too early to decorate just yet. I love Christmas and all, but... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I just made homemade Jack Daniels eggnog. Yummy! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2/index.html Yum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 He he he! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimtweedy1977 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I had to borrow my mom and dad's car yesterday and when I turned the car on, the radio was on 93.9 Lite FM - Chicago's All Christmas Music Station (at least during this time of year). Gotta love my mom......luckily (in this instance) my dad is pretty much deaf.Every year before Christmas, Jim & Greg do their obscure Christmas songs episode on Sound Opinions. Always one of my favorite episodes of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I can't even think about Christmas before thanksgiving. Would sure be nice to get all my shopping done prior to Dec. 24th for once though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I guess you have a point, but you do you see Mickey in Thanksgiving cartoons? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLiUL6jeQ-c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Beverages are a highlight of this time of year: Must this one be all decaf? Honestly! I'm sure there are many delightful alcohol-laden holiday beverages as well, but I don't partake in those like I used to! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 One more: I had this for the first time at Starbucks yesterday. Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 bah humbug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I'm looking forward to repeated viewings of Elf and Love Actually this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 It's Die Hard, A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation, and Rudoph for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Christmas Vacation for sure on Christmas Eve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Amaranthine Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Polar Express! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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