Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Christmas Sights and Sounds

husband and me from last year's December visit to NYC
apparently Christmas joy makes us squint
It's officially okay to start listening to Christmas music now, right? While I don't normally care for songs with parenthetical titles, U2's version of "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is one of my favorites. Mostly, I enjoy an '80s-era Bono sporting hat and vest. What's on your holiday mixtape?

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22 comments:

  1. NickiDecember 1, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    I agree! It is officially the time to start listening to Christmas music! Don't you love the Christmas season? ...the music, the food, the lights, the cheer! YAY! It really is the best time of the year!

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  2. kDecember 1, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    I cant' believe I've never heard that U2 song before...

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  3. AbbieBabbleDecember 1, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    It's DEFINITELY okay to start listening to Christmas music- Advent is here, Thanksgiving is over, it's December 1st- there's no reason not to! I think I shall put some on right now, in fact.

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  4. Diana MieczanDecember 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    What a sweet photo:) I a totally in a Christmas mood already...You know what? Its snowing today ...Its a perfect 1st of December for me:)
    Hugs and kisses,sweetie


    Ps: I am hosting a beautiful scarf GIVEAWAY today, just in time for Christmas

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  5. stephanie.December 1, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    for sure "baby, it's cold outside" almost any version will do (almost.) and eartha kitt's santa baby. (might have butchered the spelling of ms. kitt's name!) oh and i know this is baaaaaaaaaad and dates me but there is something about wham's "last christmas" that send me right back to middle school.

    i don't think i've heard this u2 song. will play it as soon as there is no chance of waking my daughters.

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  6. Staley McDecember 1, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I have definitely pulled out the Christmas music! Yay for December!

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  7. Suzanne Anas JurichDecember 1, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Eeeeeeee!!! Christmas makes me crazy! I just love it! I have only been in NYC for one Christmas and it was life-changing, no joke.

    Love that song!!..and yeah...I have been listening to Christmas music since Thanksgiving night. :)

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  8. WhitneyDecember 1, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Bono + Christmas make a splendid blend!
    Ah! Merry, MERRY Christmas!!

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  9. monicaDecember 1, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    i watched christmas in rockefeller on tv last night.

    don't you just love the holidays?

    xo
    monica

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  10. MelissaDecember 1, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    It's definitely time for Christmas music, enjoy!

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  11. a little black cloud in a dressDecember 1, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I've always wanted to spend Christmas in NY. It seems so magical (on tv.):]

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  12. christine, just bellaDecember 1, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Definitely okay to start listening to Christmas music!! Dec 1 marks the day for me!

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  13. the chirpy birdDecember 1, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Awww I love that old Christmas Album! I remember first hearing that song when I was about 10 years old and Madonna's hit Santa Baby is still one of my favs and a Holiday staple for sure!
    xox tash

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  14. designchicDecember 1, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Ooooh...just in New York over Thanksgiving...missing it already!! I'm a sucker for all things Steve Tyrell.

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  15. JudeDecember 1, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Oh, wherever did you dig up this U2 treasure?! I've never heard it before! Love it! Also, that is a lovely pic of you and your hubby by the tree :)

    Btw, everytime I see your lovely header, I get hungry!

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  16. CarolineDecember 1, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    I must say that during the holidays I always watch LOVE ACTUALLY and the soundtrack is perfect. Hugs! xo

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  17. AmberDecember 1, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    you both look so cute!

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  18. YolandaDecember 1, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    I'm a Southern girl too.

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  19. honey my heartDecember 2, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    love seeing Christmas decor everywhere :) and the music is so great as well!

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  20. beccaDecember 2, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Something is wrong if you DON'T listen to it.
    All that cheerful goodness!

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  21. Roxy TeDecember 2, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    I adore u2! Especially when it takes the place of cheesy tunes by poppy artists just trying to make a buck! We chose a It's a beautiful day as the soundtrack to our wedding dvd- it turned out so neat!

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  22. abigailDecember 4, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    I started listening to Christmas music at around 8pm on Thanksgiving and won't stop until New Years.

    This song is one of my favorites!

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