Now, how about a little holiday cheer?
cameragirl21 wrote: in light of the little bit of conflict earlier today and my sadness over someone I know dying of ALS, I thought it might be fun if we all posted our favorite holiday songs.
Mine is "Feed the World" by Band Aid, and those of you who are kids of the 80s as I am will likely remember this song in its heyday. I look forward to hearing this song on the radio every holiday season. And of course, I also love Adam Sandler's "Hannukah Song", both versions and I must say I was surprised that he didn't come out with a third version because the following year was the year of the Monica Lewinsky fiasco and seeing as how she is Jewish and Monica rhymes with Hannukah, I was really surprised he didn't bank on that one...guess for once he chose to be politically correct. 
Anyway, in case some of you don't know "Feed the World" here are the lyrics:
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It's Christmas time
There's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
But say a prayer
Pray for the other ones
At Christmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears
And the Christmas bells that ring there
Are the clanging chimes of doom
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Where nothing ever grows
No rain nor rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas time at all
(Here's to you) raise a glass for everyone
(Here's to them) underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmas time at all
Feed the world, feed the world, feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
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please share your faves and spread some cheer.... 
Calimama replied: Mine is White Christmas!!
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
MyBrownEyedBoy replied: I love "Feed the World". But my current favorite is "Breath of Heaven" sung by Amy Grant. Followed closely by "Little Drummer Boy" with David Bowie and Bing Crosby.
Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)
I have traveled
Many moonless night
Cold and Weary
With a babe inside
And I wonder
What I've done
Holy Father
You have come
Chosen me now
To carry your son
I am waiting
in a silent prayer
I am frightened
by the load i bear
In a world as cold as stone
Must I walk this path alone
Be with me now
Be with me now
[chorus:]
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Breath of Heaven
Hold me together
Be forever near me
Breath of Heaven
Breath of Heaven
Lighten my darkness
Pour over me, your holyness
For your holy Breath of Heaven
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Do you wonder
As you watch my face
If a wiser one, should of had my place
But I offer-all I am
For the mercy-of your plan
Help me be strong
Help me be
Help me
[chorus]
kimberley replied: always has been Silent Night.
MyBrownEyedBoy replied:
I love Silent Night. Especially in German.
lesliesmom replied: Love the David Bowie/Bing Crosby "Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth". Also any Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant Christmas music. My current song, that I just can't get enough of is Reba McIntyre's "Mary Did You Know". I love it and now DD is singing along to it too.
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Would one day walk on water?
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know, that your baby boy
Has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered,
Will soon deliver you!
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Will give sight to the blind man?
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Would calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know, that your baby boy
Has walked where angels trod
And when you kiss your little baby,
You've kissed the face of God?
Oh, Mary did you know?
Mary did you know?
The blind will see, the deaf will hear,
The dead will live again,
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
Praises of the Lamb?
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know, that your baby boy
Will one day rule the nations?
Did you know, that your baby boy
Was Heaven's perfect Lamb?
And this sleeping Child you're holding
Is the Great I AM
TANNER'S MOM replied: Okay..this isn't religious but it's still my Favorite Christmas song. This is for Texas Homeys'.. Robert Earl Keen
drunk and Dad got drunk at our Christmas party
We were drinking champagne punch and homemade eggnog
Little sister brought her new boyfriend
He was a ********
We didn't know what to think of him until he sang
Felis Navidad, Felis Navidad
Brother Ken brought his kids with him
The three from his first wife Lynn
And the two identical twins from his second wife Mary Nell
Of course he brought his new wife Kay
Who talks all about AA
Chain smoking while the stereo plays Noel, Noel
The First Noel
Carve the Turkey
Turn the ball game on
Mix margaritas when the eggnog's gone
Send somebody to the Quickpak Store
We need some ice and an extension chord
A can of bean dip and some Diet Rites
A box of tampons, Marlboro Lights
Haleluja everybody say Cheese
Merry Christmas from the family
Fred and Rita drove from Harlingen
I can't remember how I'm kin to them
But when they tried to plug their motor home in
They blew our Christmas lights
Cousin David knew just what went wrong
So we all waited out on our front lawn
He threw a breaker and the lights came on
And we sang Silent Night, Oh Silent Night, Oh Holy Night
Carve the turkey turn the ball game on
Make Bloody Mary's
Cause We All Want One!
Send somebody to the Stop 'N Go
We need some celery and a can of fake snow
A bag of lemons and some Diet Sprites
A box of tampons, some Salem Lights
Haleluja, everybody say cheese
Merry Christmas from the Family
C&K*s Mommie replied: I was just thinking about my favorite Christmas song today while driving. I cannot think of the name of it, but I instantly recognize it when I hear it. But secondary to that I like Adam Sandler's Hannakuh songs. There are two parts to the same title. I also like his Thanksgiving song about turkey.
luvbug00 replied: "o' holy night" hands down
redchief replied: Oh Holy Night is my favorite Christmas hymn, but the only song (of any kind) that has ever brought tears to my eyes is:
Newsong
The Christmas Shoes
It was almost Christmas time, there I stood in another line
Tryin' to buy that last gift or two, not really in the Christmas mood
Standing right in front of me was a little boy waiting anxiously
Pacing 'round like little boys do
And in his hands he held a pair of shoes
His clothes were worn and old, he was dirty from head to toe
And when it came his time to pay
I couldn't believe what I heard him say
Chorus:
Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my Mama, please
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size
Could you hurry, sir, Daddy says there's not much time
You see she's been sick for quite a while
And I know these shoes would make her smile
And I want her to look beautiful if Mama meets Jesus tonight
He counted pennies for what seemed like years
Then the cashier said, "Son, there's not enough here"
He searched his pockets frantically
Then he turned and he looked at me
He said Mama made Christmas good at our house
Though most years she just did without
Tell me Sir, what am I going to do,
Somehow I've got to buy her these Christmas shoes
So I laid the money down, I just had to help him out
I'll never forget the look on his face when he said
Mama's gonna look so great
Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my Mama, please
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size
Could you hurry, sir, Daddy says there's not much time
You see she's been sick for quite a while
And I know these shoes would make her smile
And I want her to look beautiful if Mama meets Jesus tonight
Bridge:
I knew I'd caught a glimpse of heaven's love
As he thanked me and ran out
I knew that God had sent that little boy
To remind me just what Christmas is all about
Repeat Chorus
TANNER'S MOM replied: Oh Ed that song makes me cry.and the one about a little named Christmas Carol
redchief replied: Everyone says it's too sad. I disagree. While there is sadness in the tale, the theme is about reminding us why we commemorate Christmas, and other winter season holidays. I think it does well to remind all of us that giving at Christmas isn't about how much or the brand on the label. Christmas is about giving of our souls and from our hearts. It's not about giving because society expects us to. It's about giving because giving is right and good.
mom2my2cuties replied:
I have to agree - Mary Did You Know is by far one of my favorite songs...It's beautiful, and so inspiring...It tend to bring me to tears as with the song Christmas Shoes. Or something like that 
luvmykids replied: OMG....I didn't know anyone else had heard "Mary did you know"!!! I've only heard it by Kathy Mattea but I LOVE it and it chokes me up every time I hear it (which is about a million). Oh Holy Night is my fave hymn, and I love "My Favorite Things" by Tony Bennett.
CantWait replied:
Ditto.
MyBrownEyedBoy replied:
Kenny Rogers does a duet version of "Mary Did You Know" with Wynonna that is phenomenal.
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