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Santa Music Box One of my favorite holiday decorations is this beautiful music box that Ms. Faux gave me a few years ago for my home office. I've also included a song by Sufjan Stevens. Up on the Housetop on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLpUbiJST58 https://open.spotify.com/track/7FM21pjsR2UbYpmcHoh8s1?si=7d9e39bd077343e1
Snowman Ornament This little cutie has been hanging on our tree for many years. I've also included a song by Willie Nelson. Frosty the Snowman on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlGyx9YKjbM https://open.spotify.com/track/4HMptEInOi2qAZHRh8MCMj?si=b9cd260285154f20
Radko Santa Ornament Ms. Faux and I are huge fans of Radko reissues of vintage holiday ornaments and we purchase a new set each year. One of our favorites is a collection of Santas and Snowmen. I've also included a lost classic by Les Baxter. Santa Claus' Party on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEus72N3VdI https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZIv4XwbFf20CEStSRqu9X?si=fa5dfd3d9e4f4974
Turntable Ornament This turntable ornament is an obvious choice for me to own. I've also included a classic country Christmas tune by Buck Owens. Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv-lu8mkHXs https://open.spotify.com/track/3Bvzxos6OqXt2ysKD2RQeB?si=f4166e618da74e87
Vintage Aluminum Christmas Tree Today's photo is the first in a series of holiday pix. This is a photo of our favorite Christmas tree. It is an original 1950s aluminum tree that we purchased over 20 years ago from an Ebay seller whose parent worked at the factory* where they were made. There is no … Continue reading Photo of the Day: December 2, 2024
This Week's Theme: Top 20 Holiday Albums of All Time This year's Radio Faux Show Holiday Music Series wraps up with a Faux household Top 20 countdown. It also serves as the first of several Best Of lists that will wrap up the shows for the rest of the year. As explained in the first … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 30: Top 20 Holiday Albums of All Time
This Week's Theme: Most Wonderful Time Of The Year This year's Radio Faux Show Holiday Music Series continues with songs that are familiar to all. If you are over 50 years old then this show is like sitting in your grandparent's or great aunt and uncles' house during a family holiday gathering in the '70s. … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 29: Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
This Week's Theme: Rudolph and His Nose Keep Running The next entry in this year's Radio Faux Show Holiday Music Series includes forty different versions of "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Run Rudolph Run" by forty different artists. Every year at the Faux household, we select one holiday standard and make a massive playlist … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 28: Rudolph and His Nose Keep Running
This Week's Theme: Happy Holidays This is year three of the Radio Faux Show Holiday Music Series. Each year, the Happy Holidays Faux Show is focused on songs that are full of holiday spirit although they may not be as well known. Even if you know the song, it may not be the most traditional … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 27: Happy Holidays
This Week's Theme: Most Wonderful Time Of The Year This year's four-part holiday-themed Faux Show series wraps up with a selection of traditional holiday songs. This mix of carols, hymns, and standards presents what most people consider the music of the holidays. As always, the songs span across different genres and decades. If you are … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 2, Number 46 (December 18, 2022): Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
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