The Friday after Thanksgiving is officially the day to tune the playlists into the Christmas spirit. Here are 10 versions of the classics you likely have never heard.
"A surprising visit from my father-in-law.. and then my mother-in-law on two consecutive mornings. Both have passed on and Libbie would have been 100 years old this year.
First yesterday morning, Thanksgiving morning, I woke up with a funny little thrill inside me. I had to laugh that it was that I knew if I cycled over to New Leaf on 41st they would serve me coffee for $1 {she told me yesterday, just $1 for your coffee.. and tomorrow is the last day!}. I laughed to find myself excited for that this morning and chinked my glass on the framed picture of my father-in-law, Bob, who, when he was staying with us here on the West Coast [right through WHEN 9/11 happened actually], off the grid up the mountain in a little cottage, he was so keen for us to get him down the hill where he knew he could get a $1 breakfast from Taco Bell on certain days (and buy his lottery ticket based on everybody's birthdays). Okay, that was yesterday morning's Re-membering.
Now this morning my friend Aaron sends his 10 best songs of the season— "Not your usual Macy's lineup"
His second song in the list is a very particular rendering of Edelweiss.. And as soon as it is playing I am transported back to Libbie struggling in rehab and me going in on my bike at 5:00 in the morning from a strong prompting that I was needed. Cycling there in the pre-dawn darkness I began to sing Edelweiss and then came into her bed where she was in some state of distress.
I said to her why was I singing this on the way to you and she ended up singing that song all the way through with me. Libbie wasn't much of a one for singing, so this was a very surprising and tender unfolding and I realized her being charmed with this particular song came directly from the days when she lived in New York and would go to these different wonderful musicals on
These are lovely! I especially enjoyed your family's music! Thank you for sharing these! My favorite rendition of "O, Holy Night" is by Gary Morris. I love the Christmas albums of Dan Fogelberg and Emmylou Harris, as well.
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Thanksgiving 2025
"A surprising visit from my father-in-law.. and then my mother-in-law on two consecutive mornings. Both have passed on and Libbie would have been 100 years old this year.
First yesterday morning, Thanksgiving morning, I woke up with a funny little thrill inside me. I had to laugh that it was that I knew if I cycled over to New Leaf on 41st they would serve me coffee for $1 {she told me yesterday, just $1 for your coffee.. and tomorrow is the last day!}. I laughed to find myself excited for that this morning and chinked my glass on the framed picture of my father-in-law, Bob, who, when he was staying with us here on the West Coast [right through WHEN 9/11 happened actually], off the grid up the mountain in a little cottage, he was so keen for us to get him down the hill where he knew he could get a $1 breakfast from Taco Bell on certain days (and buy his lottery ticket based on everybody's birthdays). Okay, that was yesterday morning's Re-membering.
Now this morning my friend Aaron sends his 10 best songs of the season— "Not your usual Macy's lineup"
His second song in the list is a very particular rendering of Edelweiss.. And as soon as it is playing I am transported back to Libbie struggling in rehab and me going in on my bike at 5:00 in the morning from a strong prompting that I was needed. Cycling there in the pre-dawn darkness I began to sing Edelweiss and then came into her bed where she was in some state of distress.
I said to her why was I singing this on the way to you and she ended up singing that song all the way through with me. Libbie wasn't much of a one for singing, so this was a very surprising and tender unfolding and I realized her being charmed with this particular song came directly from the days when she lived in New York and would go to these different wonderful musicals on
Broadway.
Warm hi!, high five, and hug to Libbie & Bob!!" ❤
My favorite is “O Holy Night”. I have several versions in their own playlist. Probably my favorite is by Jennifer Nettles.
https://youtu.be/t__6YCvM7N4?si=GYmt-byvduL-edSo
Truly the perfect Christmas song! Thanks for sharing.
Homegrown "Holly and the Ivy" gets my vote. Cheers!
beautiful music! Thank you for sharing.
These are lovely! I especially enjoyed your family's music! Thank you for sharing these! My favorite rendition of "O, Holy Night" is by Gary Morris. I love the Christmas albums of Dan Fogelberg and Emmylou Harris, as well.
I almost put a Dan Fogelberg tune on the list. He’s a favorite! Happy thanksgiving- I’ll give your recommendation a listen.
That was great. Listened to them all. I'm loving having a secret day {with space to play.. and listen}.
Okay, here's two of mine:
"Down In Yon Forrest": Joan Baez
https://youtu.be/DEWf2esrLaA?si=9cevaNdYuoCrAiKR
&
Spirit Horses by Annie Humphrey with the late John Trudell #Lakota [2009 precious archival]
Winner of the Nammy Award for Best Short Form/Long Form video
https://youtu.be/gd6wsVgWoUI?si=DsRsIymvD_PeuiU4
So glad you enjoyed! Movies tomorrow. 🙂