Haul out the holly . . .

Put up the tree tonight. We need one more strand of lights, so we can't finish until we get that, probably tomorrow after work. Listened to John Denver and the Muppets Christmas album while putting up the tree. I sang along to every single song on the album, and thought back to how many years I've listened to that album. A lot of years.

Last night, I put up the crèche last night while I listened to Harry Connick, Jr. Christmas music.

These two CDs have between them three of my favorite Christmas songs (though one isn't necessarily limited to the Christmas holiday). I've included links to YouTube vids so you can hear the songs. But don't watch the vids. Just listen to the music. (Okay, you can watch the first one, since it's actually from the Christmas special where I first heard "The Peace Carol.")

( The Peace Carol )

( When the River Meets the Sea )

( I Pray On Christmas )

I wish I could see Christmas through the eyes of my child.