"It'S BeginninG tO LooK A loT LikE ChristmaS!" (12/11/11)

Christmas is around the corner and I truly cannot wait for its arrival! Until the blessed day arrives, I am rockin' out to the Christmas tunes that make Christmas, "Christmas" for me. Whenever I hear them, I feel at home and truly feel a sense of child-like wonder. I become that wide-eyed, curious, excited child, who can barely contain herself at the thought of the holidays! I love the power that music has to soften the hearts of even the scroogiest of "Scrooges." In essence, this holiday helps a person to remember what is truly important in this life. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. And it is in this light that it brings to each of our remembrances, the importance of family. For it was during this season many years ago that our Heavenly Father bestowed upon us the greatest gift to ever grace the earth- a Savior and brother; a person who would redeem all mankind and grant them the opportunity to return to Him once again. This season, let us never forget how much we love our family members both near and far, here and in the next life. I know I will not.

Here is a compilation of Christmas songs that are a staple to the Merris Family Christmas collection! Enjoy!

"My Grown Up Christmas List" by Donny Osmond

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Mariah Carey

"Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters

"The Mistletoe" by Luther Vandross

"Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by N Sync

"Let it Snow" by Michael Buble

"A Christmas to Remember" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

"All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey

"Last Christmas" by Wham

"Hard Candy Christmas" by Dolly Parton

"This Christmas" by Chris Brown

"Every Year, Every Christmas" by Luther Vandross

"Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber

(a newbie, but still good)

"Where Are You Christmas" by Faith Hill

"Baby It's Cold Outside" by Bobby Caldwell & Vanessa Williams

"Someday at Christmas" by Stevie Wonder

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by the Carpenters

"Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys

"Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee

"Happy Christmas" by Celine Dion

"Wonderful Christmas Time" by Paul McCartney

"Christmas Carols: Christmas Time is Here" by Charlie Brown (he's quite the singer)

"Walking in a Winter Wonderland" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

"Don't Save it All for Christmas Day" by Celine Dion

"Please Come Home for Christmas" by Aaron Neville

"Winter Wonderland" by Jason Mraz

"White Christmas" by Kenny G

"Celebrate Me Home" by Kenny Loggins

"Merry Christmas, Baby" by Christina Aguilera

"The Prayer" by Celine Dion & Josh Groban

"Chestnuts" by Stacie Orrico

"Mary Did You Know" by Donny Osmond

"My Only Wish (This Year)" by Britney Spears

"Home" by Michael Buble