This year, Leslie Odom Jr., Pentatonix, Gwen Stefani, and a superabundance of others, as well as, the refugees from overbooked ancient hotels in the holy land are involved this year.
Exert extreme caution!
Today's theme - our first guest programmer, the birthday girl.
Carol of the Bells - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Although Carol of the Bells has become a popular tune during the holidays, the original lyrics had nothing to do with Christmas. Written in 1916 by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovich and titled Shchedryk, the song tells the tale of a swallow flying into a household to proclaim the plentiful year that the family will have. The song’s title is derived from the Ukrainian word “shchedryj,” which means “bountiful.”
Alleluiah chorus from Handel's Messiah -
Handel composed Messiah without getting much sleep or even eating much food. When his assistants brought him his meals, they were often left uneaten. His servants would often find him in tears as he composed.
Over The River and Through the Woods -
According to our guest programmer, 'I chose the song not because it's a good song but it reminds me of sitting in the car when I was a kid and we went on family visits.'
O Holy Night Ellie Goulding -
Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure, the author of the lyrics of the song, was not only a poet but a wine merchant and a professed atheist. The French title of the poem, Cantique de Noël is also the French title for the Dickens story A Christmas Carol.
Demand Euphoria!
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