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What are some of your favorites? New and old.I still think Josh Grobin's version of O Holy Night is very good and my favorite. I have trouble holding that last high note but I'm working on it. Maybe next year. 😀One I never heard before this year although it was recorded in 1953 is "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas". It's cute. My granddaughter loves it! (better than that Dominic the Donkey one)Was never that crazy about them, but I'm starting to like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra a lot. Check out this song called "Christmas Canon". You've probably heard it before. It has a Medieval atmosphere to it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW00QY3kGYs&NR=1
Over the past few years I have come to really enjoy historical Christmas carols which you don't really get to hear at all except maybe on rare occasion on some classical music station. Some of these date back to the Middle Ages, some more “recently” to the 17th century or so, and some are traditional American from the early 20th century or before. They tend to have haunting melodies and fascinating lyrics which shed light on historical Christianity.
Barenaked Ladies and Sarah Machlachlin http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HGVNzgUxE-gHi I have been reading your comments and catching up with current topics, good reading.Merry Christmas
Manheim Steamroller seems to really re-invigorate the old carols. I learned about them from Rush Limbaugh a few years back.
Welcome to the boards Cadremum!My favorite Christmas songs are the classical Christmas Hyms. A local choir group sang Silent Night in the original German at the WeihnachtsMarkt in my village this weekend and it was awesome.
I am sure there are. Just about every town in Germany of any size has a WeihnachtsMarkt. Incidentally, New Years Eve is supposed to be something special in my town this year. This year is the 1000th annuversary of the founding of Kemnath and they have been having special stuff all year to celebrate. Our neighbor told us they are supposed to put on a great show at midnight on New Years Eve, we are planning on taking our son to the Marktplatz to watch everything. And drink plenty of Gluehwein of course.
Thanks for the welcome 🙂I know that I read somewhere on these boards, that one should tell a bit about course of study.I am an amatuer historian, I have always loved history but am instead pursuing an Associate D. in science. My hope is to become successful as an author of historical fiction, my work is now about special ed. kids.I must say it was a delight to find this forum, I am trying to read all postings because I don't want to miss anything!
I can only imagine what Oktoberfest is going to be like in your town this year. 🙂
Actually, except in Munich (which is for tourists) Oktoberfest is not a huge deal nor the biggest fest of the year. the fest season kicks off in April and Oktoberfest is usualyy one of the last of the year. The local (insert agricultural product here) fests are usually bigger deals. in my wifes hometown it the Strassenweinfest (Wine Street Festival) that is huge because she is from one of the wine growing regions of Germany. It is always at the end of July and it is a great excuse to get drunk because we dont have to drive anywhere.
