So we saw a little snow. For about 1.5 hours, at least at my parents’ place in Keizer, OR. I guess the next chance is tomorrow morning.
I’ve lived in Oregon for 13 years now…and this is the first Christmas I’ve ever seen even a flake of snow. I guess I can’t complain. The best part is that it snowed while we were opening presents.
It was in early November when I first heard about the yule log from my friend Kyle. At first I thought he was kidding…then I thought he was crazy. But a few days ago I decided to go into Comcast On Demand and find this Yule Log. It is just a high def fire with classic holiday music behind it. And I liked it. How sad is that? I guess it has actually gotten pretty popular. MSNBC has an article on this new Christmas phenomenon. Have you watched it?
It is a short Christmas for Rose and I. We both have to work on the 26th and today. So we get a one day break. Better than nothing.
The big news around here is the small possibility of afternoon snow tomorrow. I talked about this about a month ago. Forecasters always call for snow that never happens. I doubt this will be an exception.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. This year I am amazed at the authentic way that God choose to show himself known through the incarnate baby Jesus. It is through this baby that we have life abundant. Here are some other good thoughts on Christmas.
What is God showing you this Christmas?
Like I said yesterday, I’m not a big fan of Christmas music. Most of it I absolutely hate. However, there is some stuff that I do really enjoy listening to over the Christmas season.
1. Anything by Nat King Cole….he is my Christmas favorite especially “I Saw 3 Ships Come Sailing In,” always brings a smile to my face.
2. James Taylor (At Christmas)…it is only a few years old, but it is already a Christmas classic for me.
3. Mannheim Steamroller…their rendition of “Oh Holy Night” is unreal.
4. Bing Crosby (White Christmas)…a classic
5. Vince Guaraldi Trio (Charlie Brown Christmas)
6. Dave Matthews Band “Christmas Song”
7. Home Alone soundtrack….this has to be everyone’s favorite holiday movie.
8. Josh Groban (Noel)…..just came out this year and I’m definitely not a huge fan of him, but if there was a genre of music that he fit perfectly it would have to be Christmas music.
9. Michael Buble (Let It Snow)…see above on Groban.
10. The Chipmunks “The Chipmunks Song”….I can handle it for about a minute, but if you hear it, you think of Christmas.
For the past six or so years I’ve always watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Thanksgiving weekend. It is definitely my favorite Christmas movie. I know, its black and white and old but I just love it.
1. George Bailey is the story of every man (and woman). In the beginning of the movie his dad asks him to stick with the building and loan and he says no. He has big plans, like lassoing the moon. Of course, life gets in the way. His dad dies and he sticks with the building and loan, and then his brother gets married and has a good job offer. Just because he never travels the world doesn’t make his life less significant.
1a. Everyone has had life unravel just like George’s does when the money is lost in Potter’s newspaper.
2. Good versus evil. It is the story of good versus evil. Bailey versus Potter. Potter is out to make a buck and has bad public relations but George Bailey and his family are selfless and live a middle class life so that they can bless the lives of others.
3. Everyone likes to think they are giving and selfless but few have done what George Bailey did on his wedding day.
3a. Everyone would love to see what kind of impact they have had in the world.
3b. Everyone loves to be appreciated for what they have done.
4. Clarence Oddbody is cooler than any angel I could think up.
5. The ending makes me tear up every time. Call me a woman or whatever, but the ending is perfect.
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