The Christmas season began, officially for me, today, with Santa's arrival at Bass Pro. This year, as for the past several, I helped to welcome Santa as a member of Carolers of Note, the premiere professional caroling group in Kansas City. We sang carols for those waiting for Santa from 4-5 p.m. -- taking requests … Continue reading Santa’s arrival at Bass Pro opens the Christmas season
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Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Jolly old St. Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don't you tell a single soul, What Im going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you'll bring to me: Tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, When I'm fast asleep, Down the chimney broad … Continue reading Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Oh you better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list, Checking it twice; Gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He … Continue reading Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Hey Hey Ho
1) Hey Hey Ho the north winds blow, o'er the ice and frozen snow; Sleigh bells ring, as we sing, on our way we go. Santa Claus lives up there, with the reindeer, and the bear, and we'll roam, thru his home, Up in the northern world. 2) Tra la la, we shout and sing, … Continue reading Hey Hey Ho
Lemon Drop Kid — Silver Bells
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoekfgmbe-o Many songs thought of as Christmas "classics" come out of movies that don't necessarily shout "Christmas". The Lemon Drop Kid is one such movie. Bob Hope is the Lemon Drop Kid, who runs afoul of a mobster and has to raise $10,000 by a Christmas eve "deadline" or face the consequences. He cons all … Continue reading Lemon Drop Kid — Silver Bells