Saturday, December 25, 2021

Christmas Villages and Songs

Merry Christmas to all my blog readers who celebrate!

It's time for a couple of videos.


 Last Christmas by Wham! has become one of those classic Christmas songs.  It was written, produced and sung by George Michael, who, perhaps ironically, died on December 25, 2016.  The song, incidentally, was not intended as a Christmas song (it's more a breakup song) but it has become one.  The video is well worth watching.


For my Jewish readers, let me offer Christmastime for the Jews, originally shown on Saturday Night Live in 2005, has become another classic.  The song is sung by the great (and still performing at age 80) Darlene Love, lead singer of the Blossoms, who was also lead singer in "He's a Rebel" by the Crystals.

Finally, for your viewing pleasure, some Christmas Villages.

These are from Binghamton's Roberson Museum and Science Center's "Home for the Holidays".

No matter what your religion, may your day be merry and bright.

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10 comments:

  1. TomDecember 25, 2021 at 11:31 AM

    ...I hope that you are well and merry today.

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  2. John HoltonDecember 25, 2021 at 1:28 PM

    Loved "Christmastime For Te Jews"!

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  3. SuzanaDecember 25, 2021 at 2:58 PM

    I hope your day was the same, merry and bright!
    All the best in your world!
    Thank you for the today presentation and music.

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  4. Far Side of FiftyDecember 25, 2021 at 5:39 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  5. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzDecember 26, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    Merry Christmas! I love the villages.

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  6. Liz A.December 26, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    I hope you had a great day.

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  7. Cerebrations.bizDecember 26, 2021 at 9:00 PM

    Never knew that Michael's song was for a breakup, but once you said it, I got it. And, never heard Love's song either.

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  8. songbird's crazy worldDecember 26, 2021 at 11:39 PM

    Yes, that Darlene Love ….my boyfriend had never seen Christmastime for the Jews …too funny

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  9. JulieODecember 29, 2021 at 10:19 AM

    Well now, that was a lot of fun, Alana!
    Carol C

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  10. Diane Stringam TolleyDecember 29, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    You definitely added to my 'Merry and Bright'!
    Thank you! And all the very best to you!

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