It’s that time of year again- A giveaway!
Ξ November 25th, 2008 | → 66 Comments | ∇ Win Cool Stuff |
A confession- I’ve been listening to Christmas music since before Halloween!
Usually I have a hard and fast rule that Christmas does not make an appearance in our house until the day after Thanksgiving, but this year I needed a lift.
The problem is that most of my Christmas cd’s are in the attic, so I’ve been listening to the same 15 songs on my ipod for a month now.
I need some new music.
So, I am giving away two (2!) $15 itunes giftcards. To enter, tell me your favorite Christmas song- one that is actually downloadable by a specific artist, not just a generic carol.
One winner will be picked at random, and the other will go to whomever’s recommendation becomes my new favorite Christmas song.
All entries must be received by Friday, Dec 5th, and the winner will be announced Saturday.
Fa la la, ya’ll.
on November 25th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
LOL, I can only give you the recommendation of my new favorite Christmas song: Kenny Chesney, All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan. Amen, Kenny!
on November 25th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Alright, don’t judge me on this. Seriously. It’s the first thing that came to mind! Robert Earl Keene’s Merry Christmas from the Family.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P37xPiRz1sg
You think less of me now, don’t you?
on November 25th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Oh, that video is great!
Ray Stevens song, “I’m giving guilt for Christmas” is tops! It’s on his “Through a different window” album. FUNN-EE.
on November 25th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Mary Did You Know by Kenny Rogers and Wynonna love this song and i listen to it before Christmas
on November 25th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I love James Taylor’s Christmas Album, particularly “Deck the Halls”. I think it’s because my parents listened to him and Carly Simon a lot when I was growing up, so his voice brings back memories. And I too have been listening to Christmas music all month!
on November 25th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I have always been a big fan of Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You. I can’t help it.
And Christmas Canon by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
on November 25th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
“Mary’s Song (Breath of Heaven)”
on November 25th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
“Christmas Kiss” – Erin O’Donnell
lloooooveely!
on November 25th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Always have loved “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
on November 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Oops! Forgot to say it’s by Amy Grant!
on November 25th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Well, people have listed some mighty good songs. But, one of my favorites is “Little Drummer Boy” by Jars of Clay.
I love how the song talks about how humble the little boy is, nothing but his drumming talent to “give” to the new King, it reminds me of how I should live my life as well. But, also? The way Jars of Clay use the music and harmonies is just gorgeous. Enjoy!
on November 25th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
One of my favorite Christmas songs is Give it Away by the Gaithers. Hope you like it! =)
on November 25th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
I loved that video! It was amazing! I always enjoyed doing songs like that when I was in school.
I would have to say my favorite Christmas song is Oh Holy Night by Martina McBride. She is just so powerful in it. She sang it a capella at her Christmas concert for an encore song…the audience just sat there in awe after she was done. She walked off stage before anyone started to clap…then it was just reverent clapping…no yelling or whistling. It was one of those goosebumps all over moments! Thanks for hosting!
on November 26th, 2008 at 12:09 am
My absotive posilutely favorite is by Nicole C Mullen, and it’s called “365″. It’s awesome.
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on November 26th, 2008 at 8:13 am
My fave Christmas song I O holy Night by Celine Dion.
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on November 26th, 2008 at 9:19 am
I feel ya, sister! My housemates have a strict ‘no Christmas music before Thanksgiving’ rule, but I’ve been sneaking it in my bedroom via Pandora.
My all time favorite Christmas song is so silly, but one that I remember putting on every year during my childhood: Winter Wonderland by Dolly Parton! It really gives me the warm fuzzies.
on November 26th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Though I traditionally love classic/retro Christmas music, I tend to gravitate toward Celtic holiday music, too. Try this one: Loreena McKennitt’s “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”
Megret
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on November 28th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I’ve been listening to Christmas music since before Halloween, too! But we get Thanksgiving out of the way in October, so once Halloween is over, it’s clear sailing to Christmas!
I recently bought Sarah McLachlan’s album, Wintersong. LOVE IT. The title track is beautiful, as is her cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s “Song For a Winter’s Night.” {Warning!! Both might make you a bit emotional, given your temporary lack of husband!}
I just checked out Straight No Chaser — spent half the night watching all the concert clips on You Tube. Thanks for posting about them! I’m going to ask Santa for their album for Christmas.
on November 30th, 2008 at 4:17 am
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on November 30th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I hold back from listening to Christmas music till after Thanksgiving, but I was able to hum a few tunes in Walmart since they started playing them early
I love anything Andy Williams sings for Christmas. It’s the Holiday Time is my favorite. My mom played him all the time growing up and it just stuck.
Great blog you have here. Love it!
on November 30th, 2008 at 9:35 am
We love “The Little Drummer Boy” by David Bowie!
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on November 30th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I love “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney.
on November 30th, 2008 at 10:33 am
This would make a perfect stocking stuffer for my husband!
I love so many Christmas songs, but nothing sings Christmas to me the way that Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song” does.
on November 30th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
trans-siberian orchestra christmas eve sarajevo is my far the only christmas “tune” i can listen to any time of year. i get chills whenever i hear it!
thanks!
on November 30th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
My favorite Christmas song Is White Christmas as sung by Bing Crosby.
on November 30th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
My fav is “Labor of Love” by Andrew Peterson (performed by Jill Phillips). Thank you!
on November 30th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Kelly Clarkson singing O, Holy Night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrRRqRIBZCA
on November 30th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Transsiberian Orchestra Sarejvo. I missed out on going to the concert this year. I love that song
on November 30th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams and White Christmas by Bing Crosby. Great giveaway!
on November 30th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I love the song “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey. That’s a must listen to song around my house. Great Giveaway!! Thanks!
on November 30th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I like everything by Manheim Steamroller. So good!
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on November 30th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
wow… to pick a favorite…. depends on my mood.
Christmas Eve Sarjevo, transsiberian orchestra
Thistlehair the Christmas bear, Alabama
Domonick the Donkey- no clue who sings
and last one i dont’ know title or artist…
goes “last christmas, I gave you my heart, the very next day, you tore it apart”….
on November 30th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
You can’t beat White Christmas by Bing Crosby
on November 30th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Silent Night (Oiche Chiun) by Enya. It is so beautiful. It also isn’t Christmas without listening to the Osmond Family Christmas Album.
on November 30th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
My favorite is “My Grown Up Christmas List”…I prefer Kelly Clarkson’s version but there are sooo many different versions.
on November 30th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Holy Night by Grooters and Beal
on November 30th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Santa Baby by Madonna!
Great giveaway.
on November 30th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Just a Kid by Kenny Chesney or All I Really Want for Christmas by Steven Curtis Chapman – I cannot choose!
on December 1st, 2008 at 12:45 am
O Holy Night by Josh Groban!
on December 1st, 2008 at 8:06 am
I have a favorite that came out last year: Love Came Down at Christmas by Jars of Clay, non-traditional, upbeat.
GREAT GIVEAWAY!
on December 1st, 2008 at 11:27 am
My favorite is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas sung by Frank Sinatra, but the kids favorite is I Want a Hippopotumas for Christmas by Shirley Temple!
on December 1st, 2008 at 11:50 am
Nicole C Mullen’s 365 is fabulous!
on December 1st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Baby Its Cold Outside by Lee Ann Womack and Harry Connick, Jr.
on December 1st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I love This Christmas by Ashanti. I play it over and over again. It drives my husband crazy, lol.
on December 1st, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I just LOVE Jewel’s version of “Hark! The Herald Angels sing.” It’s worth checking out!
on December 2nd, 2008 at 9:10 am
The Hanukkah Song by Adam Sandler.
on December 2nd, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I have SO many favorites, but right now, I love listening to Amy Grant’s “I Need a Silent Night”
on December 2nd, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Sarah McLaughlin’s (sp?) Wintersong! Love it.
on December 2nd, 2008 at 5:22 pm
I started listening to mine the day after Thanksgiving! It’s hard to choose a favorite but Stevie Nicks’ version of Silent Night on the A Very Special Christmas compilation is one as is Gabriel’s Message by Sting. I meant to buy the CD from Straight No Chaser last year, thanks for the reminder!
on December 2nd, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I have been listening to Christmas music since before Halloween too. Everyone was MAD at me!
Since ‘lil miss entry #1 took MY new favorite, (LOL! We should talk sometime. Or go to Hawaii…) I woul dhave to say Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky composed it, and it’s performed by lots of orchestras.
on December 3rd, 2008 at 1:51 am
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
on December 3rd, 2008 at 1:57 am
I really enjoy All I want for Chirstmas (Is you) by Mariah Carrey.
on December 3rd, 2008 at 7:46 am
Kenney Chesney’s “All I want for Christmas is a real good tan”! (And a trip to the beach)
on December 3rd, 2008 at 11:32 am
Aaron Neville’s “Such A Night.” I love his voice.
on December 3rd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I really like “Mary, Did You Know” by Clay Aiken. It’s a beautiful song and his version of it is very easy-on-the-ears.
on December 3rd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
It’s totally not well-known, but “Joseph’s Song” by Michael Card is a song I look forward to listening to every Christmas season.
(BTW, I’ve been listening to Christmas music since before Thanksgiving too!)
on December 3rd, 2008 at 1:33 pm
This is an item on my brother’s wish list this year, so if I were to win that would satisfy one gifting decision. Thanks for the giveaway.
on December 3rd, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I LOVE LOVE the song Mary Did You Know, Mark Lowry
on December 4th, 2008 at 1:37 am
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. And I don’t care if that’s embarassing!
This song will forever keep me connected to my college roommates.
on December 4th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Absolute favorite is Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- Luther Vandross.
It is just so light and beautiful, and guaranteed to lighten your heart. Especially with his gorgeous voice.
on December 4th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I’ve been listening to Christmas music on the sly for about a month too already. It just felt right this year, even though I usually have no problem waiting for December to arrive. Perhaps it’s the kids. Well, my favorite Christmas album this year is Loreena McKinnett’s A Winter Garden: Five Songs For The Season. My favorite song on it is probably “Seeds of Love.” What I’m going to buy if I win the card…well, it’s either McKennitt’s new Christmas song album or Enya’s new one. Both look perfect! Thanks for the opportunity.
on December 5th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
The wizards in winter by Transsiberian orchestra
on December 6th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
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on December 8th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
New here.
I found a song this year that was buried in my memory from my childhood on YouTube and playlist.com. It’s Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy on a Christmas special from the 70s. I don’t know if it’s downloadable on iTunes, but I love it.
I can’t choose just one! How about top 5?
Here are my other favs in no particular order:
Let it Be Christmas – Alan Jackson
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Amy Grant
Merry Christmas, Darling – The Carpenters
The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole
Oops. That’s six. Sorry.
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