So... Favorite Christmas Songs

GoldenRivet · 12-05-16, 05:02 PM

Post your favorite Christmas Songs!

here is mine!

None of us in present company are strangers to what the world was going through in the Winter of 1944-45. Some of our nations had been at war for 6+ long and difficult years.

Though the Allies had made many advances in the Pacific and Europe, the cost, the toll of the war, was staggering for all sides. People were tired, disheartened, every facet of daily life revolved around the war effort.

A movie premiered in St. Louis, Missouri entitled "Meet Me in St. Louis" featuring the legendary Judy Garland, in one scene, comforting her character's younger sister before the upcoming Christmas holiday, Judy sang what would become an instant classic. it became such an enduring song in part, because it encouraged people to not worry, that someday everything would be better and all of the strife would be a distant memory and we would be reunited with our loved ones wherever they might be... her song was exactly what the people of the U.S. and probably the world over needed to hear. It is my favorite Christmas Song, and i hope in listening to it you could see how important the song would be for the morale of the viewers going to the theater to escape reality of a world at war with itself for a second time in a generation, even if for a fleeting moment.

Enjoy, i look forward to hearing about why you have a favorite christmas song, and hearing it!

Eichhörnchen · 12-05-16, 05:27 PM

That's probably the most poignant Christmas song of all, GR, and it would've been my first choice too.

Second would have to be this, of course:

And why? Well my parents were the war generation, so we grew up with these Hollywood movies.

Aktungbby · 12-05-16, 05:34 PM

GoldenRivet · 12-05-16, 05:38 PM

that would be my stepdaughters choice i bet

Platapus · 12-05-16, 05:48 PM

I always like Silver Bells.

Eichhörnchen · 12-05-16, 05:53 PM

Yeah I was trying to think of that... that's a lovely classic Christmas song too

fireftr18 · 12-05-16, 05:53 PM

Acktung, of course you chose The Chipmunks. They are kind of like squirrels.

It's difficult to choose a favorite Christmas song. There are a lot of good, traditional songs, and many good modern songs. Some with a little story behind them.

I'll just leave it here. I don't have a single favorite. I enjoy the season. It's a good time to renew what's good about humanity.

Skybird · 12-05-16, 06:01 PM

Superb composition, superb choir. I love this song, always puts a smile on my face.

Aktungbby · 12-05-16, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fireftr18

Acktung, of course you chose The Chipmunks. They are kind of like squirrels.

Nah MN Gophers! Another indisputable favorite I like to hum along to!: and the classic: 'Cause I serve up a lotta heavily Amaretto'd eggnog over the holidays!

AVGWarhawk · 12-06-16, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

Post your favorite Christmas Songs!

here is mine!

None of us in present company are strangers to what the world was going through in the Winter of 1944-45. Some of our nations had been at war for 6+ long and difficult years.

Though the Allies had made many advances in the Pacific and Europe, the cost, the toll of the war, was staggering for all sides. People were tired, disheartened, every facet of daily life revolved around the war effort.

A movie premiered in St. Louis, Missouri entitled "Meet Me in St. Louis" featuring the legendary Judy Garland, in one scene, comforting her character's younger sister before the upcoming Christmas holiday, Judy sang what would become an instant classic. it became such an enduring song in part, because it encouraged people to not worry, that someday everything would be better and all of the strife would be a distant memory and we would be reunited with our loved ones wherever they might be... her song was exactly what the people of the U.S. and probably the world over needed to hear. It is my favorite Christmas Song, and i hope in listening to it you could see how important the song would be for the morale of the viewers going to the theater to escape reality of a world at war with itself for a second time in a generation, even if for a fleeting moment.

Enjoy, i look forward to hearing about why you have a favorite christmas song, and hearing it!

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

That's probably the most poignant Christmas song of all, GR, and it would've been my first choice too.

Second would have to be this, of course:

And why? Well my parents were the war generation, so we grew up with these Hollywood movies.

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

White Christmas..check
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas...Check
Chimpmunks anything songs....nuke.

12-05-16, 05:02 PM	#1
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	So... Favorite Christmas Songs Post your favorite Christmas Songs! here is mine! None of us in present company are strangers to what the world was going through in the Winter of 1944-45. Some of our nations had been at war for 6+ long and difficult years. Though the Allies had made many advances in the Pacific and Europe, the cost, the toll of the war, was staggering for all sides. People were tired, disheartened, every facet of daily life revolved around the war effort. A movie premiered in St. Louis, Missouri entitled "Meet Me in St. Louis" featuring the legendary Judy Garland, in one scene, comforting her character's younger sister before the upcoming Christmas holiday, Judy sang what would become an instant classic. it became such an enduring song in part, because it encouraged people to not worry, that someday everything would be better and all of the strife would be a distant memory and we would be reunited with our loved ones wherever they might be... her song was exactly what the people of the U.S. and probably the world over needed to hear. It is my favorite Christmas Song, and i hope in listening to it you could see how important the song would be for the morale of the viewers going to the theater to escape reality of a world at war with itself for a second time in a generation, even if for a fleeting moment. Enjoy, i look forward to hearing about why you have a favorite christmas song, and hearing it! __________________

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,401 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	That's probably the most poignant Christmas song of all, GR, and it would've been my first choice too. Second would have to be this, of course: And why? Well my parents were the war generation, so we grew up with these Hollywood movies. __________________

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	that would be my stepdaughters choice i bet __________________

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I always like Silver Bells. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,401 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Yeah I was trying to think of that... that's a lovely classic Christmas song too __________________

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fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Acktung, of course you chose The Chipmunks. They are kind of like squirrels. It's difficult to choose a favorite Christmas song. There are a lot of good, traditional songs, and many good modern songs. Some with a little story behind them. I'll just leave it here. I don't have a single favorite. I enjoy the season. It's a good time to renew what's good about humanity. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

12-05-16, 06:01 PM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,645 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Superb composition, superb choir. I love this song, always puts a smile on my face. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.