Every family is an adventure

Sometimes family is the place where we find the deepest heartache.

Happy families are all alike ... even kids abused by their domineering father - (the Motown edition)



Today's Christmas countdown - A Jackson Five Christmas


Up On The Housetop -



Benjamin Hanby's Up On The Housetop was the first Christmas song to mention Santa Claus in the lyrics. Written in 1864, Hanby was inspired Clement Moore's 1823 poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas.


Someday At Christmas -



This is one of the first Christmas songs with a social and political message. Released during the Vietnam War, it takes a stand for peace and for equality and compassion. John Lennon sent a similar message in his 1971 song Happy Xmas (War Is Over).


I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus -



When this songs was released in 1953, some people thought it was a little too risqué, the thought of a married woman, possibly having an affair. A closer listen implies that Santa Claus is actually the child's father, but this didn't stop radio stations in some cities, including Boston, from banning it when it came out. Columbia Records appealed to the Council of Churches to clear the song where it was banned, sending it's original singer, the 13 year old Jimmy Boyd to plea with them personally. The tactic worked, and it became a Christmas favorite.


Give Love on Christmas Day -



The song was written by Berry Gordy, Deke Richards, Fonce Mizell, and Freddie Perren


Santa Claus Is Comin To Town -



The song was written in 1932 by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots. They had trouble convincing anyone to produce it because it was seen as a kids' song, which would have been very hard to sell. The big break came when Eddie Cantor sang it on his radio show in 1934, and the song became an instant hit.


We here at ACME are wishing you time to enjoy the simple pleasures of this holiday season.

And if don't enjoy yourself, Joe will be coming by to give you the beating of your life.


6 days until Christmas

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