So this is Xmas, and what have you done?

[Minivanmotoman]

What makes Xmas special for you? 
In the past, present or future?

When John Lennon came out with this song, this became an instant hit and signals the beginning of the Xmas season for me whenever I hear it. Just had that right vibe in harmony and lyrics.
What's yours?
John Lennon music video, Xmas


My other favorite is this Chrissie Hynde ballad.


And no Xmas is complete without taking off to the great white North with Bob &Doug and their 12 days of Xmas.


Brought to you from the land of Santa Claus.

 

[Minivanmotoman]

Oh, and a Merry Christmas to all.
Peace on Earth and good will to all men.

 

[Weight]

another year older, and deeper in debt.

 

[rm.w/aview]

Merry Christmas Y'all... as long as you're sharing music, this is a perennial favorite. A story/folk song from Bob Gibson & Tom Paxton

 

[lenny flank]

We Buddhists prefer to have peace and goodwill toward men all year round, not just once a year.

But happy holiday (whatever holiday you like) to everyone.

 

[WanderLoveJosh]

Exactly what Lenny said ^

 

[DuneElliot]

Watching "Love, Actually" (sadly not on Netflix anymore so didn't get to watch it) and putting on an old Classical Christmas CD

As a kid it was always Christmas when we watched all the black and white Johnny Weismuller Tarzan movies over the Christmas break, a different one every morning.

No decorations any more, no where to store them, except for a stocking my sister gave me. No decorations (no snow) means it doesn't really feel like Christmas

 

[rm.w/aview]

The previous posts along with the thread's title had me think of what these folks contribute to peace and goodwill, all year round... www.wvi.org

 

[Minivanmotoman]

Watching "Love, Actually" (sadly not on Netflix anymore so didn't get to watch it) and putting on an old Classical Christmas CD

As a kid it was always Christmas when we watched all the black and white Johnny Weismuller Tarzan movies over the Christmas break, a different one every morning.

No decorations any more, no where to store them, except for a stocking my sister gave me. No decorations (no snow) means it doesn't really feel like Christmas

Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan, wow, haven't heard or seen that in a while. 
Xmas is a state of mind, create your own.
Recently read, one can't find happiness, it comes from within. 

 

[lenny flank]

Recently read, one can't find happiness, it comes from within. 

OK, time for the obligatory Buddhist Joke:

Q. What did the Buddhist Monk say to the hot dog vendor?
A. Make me one with everything.

Q. What did the hot dog vendor say when the Monk asked for his change?
A. Change comes from within.

Hah! I slay me!

 

[rm.w/aview]

 No decorations (no snow) means it doesn't really feel like Christmas

I can certainly get used to the feel of a 70 degree Christmas after being raised in an area where the meteorologists use terms like "blustery conditions", "wind chills below zero", & "lake effect snow", along with four decades of working outside in the stuff. When I wish you a Merry Christmas, it's heartfelt just the same. Merry Christmas

 

[waldenbound]

I'm spending Christmas sitting in a catatonic state, (retail worker.)

 

[Minivanmotoman]

I'm spending Christmas sitting in a catatonic state, (retail worker.)

Come on get happy, music video

 

[rm.w/aview]

Waldenbound, after I read your posts I then always read your signature with pleasure, and just as often feel the tug towards the door with the thought, where to next. Thank you.

 

[Minivanmotoman]

Another fav.
I believe in Father Christmas, music video

 

[waldenbound]

Come on get happy, music video

Now I got the Partridge Family stuck in my head!

 

[lenny flank]

Now I got the Partridge Family stuck in my head!  

Ohhh, back in my younger days I was hopelessly in love with Laurie Partridge.

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

 

[Charlotte's Web]

Hah! I slay me!

Sometimes you are your own worst enemy! 
Don't know why, but :heart: you anyway...

Charlotte

 

[Charlotte's Web]

I'm spending Christmas sitting in a catatonic state...

Glad to hear that we've moved beyond the usual selection:  Red or Blue
Charlotte

BTW, does this state tax social security?

 

[waldenbound]

Glad to hear that we've moved beyond the usual selection:  Red or Blue
Charlotte

BTW, does this state tax social security?

Oh, you guys are making me laugh now. I swear, retail work is going to make me hate Christmas. It was better when I was just a "casual observer."
Well, this is my last Christmas here in the real world.