Tag: Christmas

Bonus Song of the Day # 2: December 24, 2024

The King's Singers: I Saw Three Ships I Saw Three Ships on Amazon Prime Music https://youtu.be/SkBNua9Rklg?feature=shared https://open.spotify.com/track/4zQSaXfEJdjZsQlwQ3qLpI?si=860db687958d455e Wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful Holiday season. To listen to all of the songs of the day, check out the Radio Faux Show Song of the Day playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qQfhkCPVFS7embBtB08gB?si=a57a1042581844fc Radio Faux Show Song of the Day Playlist (Holiday … Continue reading Bonus Song of the Day # 2: December 24, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: December 24, 2024

Penguin Ornaments We have a tree filled with Penguin ornaments that we have collected since Faux Jr. was a baby. I have also included a classic song by Stevie Wonder. What Christmas Means to Me on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIJ2FlM06yE https://open.spotify.com/track/7xZsOJBebpV9lsX3XUV7x3?si=7d1fd31afd43452c

Bonus Song of the Day: December 24, 2024

Mel Torme: The Christmas Song The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) on Amazon Prime Music https://youtu.be/33Tu0JjdDR0?feature=shared https://open.spotify.com/track/4j5BSu3jZo3q870WyedmjX?si=c3b449ddf5d64059 This is my favorite Holiday song, performed by the original composer. Mel Torme is becoming a forgotten crooner, but I have always preferred him to Sinatra and Bennett. Luckily, we get to at least hear … Continue reading Bonus Song of the Day: December 24, 2024 →

Song of the Day: December 24, 2024

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Santa Claus is Coming to Town Santa Claus is Coming to Town on Amazon Prime Music https://youtu.be/76WFkKp8Tjs?feature=shared https://open.spotify.com/track/6s2wpWPFPAgKg2LXxi1Oee?si=74c068c3b4a44452 This is my favorite recording of a Holiday song by any artist. "Have you all been good, or what?" To listen to all of the songs of the day, check … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 24, 2024 →

Song of the Day: December 23, 2024

The Band: Christmas Must Be Tonight Christmas Must Be Tonight on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBlLN5HQJhY&list=OLAK5uy_mc-NBFNwR1S7wldzWSyECtSN-YtgeBmxs&index=5 https://open.spotify.com/track/4vQqLw6NwBhxMxAZQW42Vs?si=6ca64e56416c47a1 Sometimes the best modern-day Christmas songs are originally deep cuts from albums released earlier in the year. Some of my favorites of this type include "2000 Miles" from the 1984 Pretenders album Learning to Crawl, "Santa's Beard" from the … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 23, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: December 22, 2024

Icing and Sprinkles Today's Holiday photo presents the beauty found in the icing and sprinkle waste about to cleaned off of a sheet tray. This is the runoff from these gorgeous, gluten-free Anise cookies. I have also included a sweet Christmas song by Shonen Knife. Sweet Christmas (Acoustic Version) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-cABFCU8zY https://open.spotify.com/track/7yHJ5r5WmaNg2v833Mvz3L?si=09450a4093f142a7

Photo of the Day: December 21, 2024

Holiday Decorations Today's Holiday photo showcases several of Ms. Faux's favorite Holiday decoration methods. There is a framed Holiday LP in the background, along with a small vase of battery-powered string lights and a larger vase with glass ornaments. I have also included my favorite blues Holiday tune. Santa Claus on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtfHjgwFowY&list=OLAK5uy_mnqDj3j3Olo7w61kKqfLdyZ1kWiYlauqw&index=25 … Continue reading Photo of the Day: December 21, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: December 20, 2024

Santa Claus Print Today's Holiday photo is a reprint of a vintage Santa Claus poster by Hatch Show Print. I have also included a song about a Santa Claus suit. Somebody Stole My Santa Claus Suit on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2id4ZoDda6Y https://open.spotify.com/track/6zC3TRwn8id1ox5lcgoH3u?si=f24e7e4ff62e49bf

Photo of the Day: December 19, 2024

Vintage Shiny Brite "Eyelash" Ornament I've been very lax in my Photo of the Day posts, but I'll try to get some Holiday themed images out there over the next week. Here is a vintage Shiny Brite ornament that looks like a futuristic space-age eyelash. We bought a set of these decades ago and still … Continue reading Photo of the Day: December 19, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: December 9, 2024

Ripe Holly Berries Our holly bushes have ripened into a sea of red berries. I've also included a song by The Osmonds. Pine Cones and Holly Berries on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebcoKYwICyY https://open.spotify.com/track/6cgDUe244IMHFGLqg9A2hD?si=4557aca131d94095