Christmas Music That's Just a Little Different #MusicMovesMe

It's Monday, it's only a week before Christmas, and it's time for Music Moves Me!

Who are the Music Moves Me bloggers?  We're a jolly group into holiday spirit.   We blog about music each Sunday or Monday and if you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only-meaning at least one music video, please!)   Our head host is Xmas Dolly, and our co-hosts are Cathy from Curious as a Cathy, joined by the knowledgeable Stacy of Stacy Uncorked and yours truly.

For the month of December, we've traditionally had holiday music. There is so much Christmas music out there, and it's hard to decide where to go this week.

I think I know, though.  

Let's start with this one:  It's not a modern Christmas song (actually, it's a blend of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells) but a tribute born out of a modern war.  Here's Trans Siberian Orchestra with their cover of Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24.

Here's a six year old boy performing Little Drummer Boy with André Rieu and his Orchestra. This was one of my favorite carols in my childhood.

Remember Dueling Banjos?  Why not Dueling Jingle Bells from the United States Navy Band?  The song gets a little lost, but it's all good.

The House of Scotland Pipe Band and Deck the Halls.

Dropkick Murphys and The Season's Upon Us.  One of the funniest Christmas songs and videos ever.

I haven't posted any parody songs this holiday season.  I'll fix that omission now with Bob and Doug MacKenzie's Twelve Days of Christmas.  

And, because I can, let me end today's set with a Fairytale of New York tribute to the late Shawn MacGowan of the Pogues at his recent funeral.

I wish all my readers Peace, Love and Joy this coming week.

Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.