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Song by Gene Autry & The Cass County Boys Released December 14, 1950 Writer Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson "White Christmas" Single by Bing Crosby Released1942, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1955, 1983 Writer(s)IrvingBerlin Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", also known as "Let It Snow", is a song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945. It was written in Hollywood, California during one of the hottest days on record. "Up on the House Top" is a Christmas song written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864 in the town of New Paris, Ohio. .[1] It has been recorded by a multitude of singers, among the most notable Gene Autry, who is also known for his version of the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".According to William Studwell in The Christmas Carol Reader, "Up on the House Top" was the second-oldest secular Christmas song, outdone only by "Jingle Bells", which was written in 1857 (although the latter was originally as a Thanksgiving song). It is also considered the first Yuletide song to focus primarily on Santa Claus. In fact, according to Readers Digest Merry Christmas Song Book Hanby was the first to offer up the idea that Santa and his sleigh land on the roof of homes.[2] Benjamin Russell Hanby was born in 1833 near Rushville, Ohio, the son of a minister involved with the Underground Railroad. During his short life he wrote some 80 songs before dying of tuberculosis in 1867. Other than "Up on the House Top" his best-known song is "Darling Nelly Gray". The First Noel In its current form it is of Cornish origin, and it was first published in Carols Ancient and Modern (1823) and Gilbert and Sandys Carols (1833), both of which were edited by William B. Sandys and arranged, edited and with extra lyrics written by Davies Gilbert Hymns and Carols of God. Today, it is usually performed in a four-part hymn arrangement by the English composer John Stainer, first published in his Carols, New and Old of 1871.[3 The melody is unusual among English folk melodies in that it consists of one musical phrase repeated twice, followed by a refrain which is a variation on that phrase. All three phrases end on the third of the scale. It is thought to be a version of an earlier melody sung in a church gallery setting "The First O Well"; a conjectural reconstruction of this earlier version can be found in the New Oxford Book of Carols.[5] It Came upon the Midnight Clear This song has been included in many of the Christmas albums recorded by numerous singers (and many types of singers) in the modern era. For example, in 1965 Sergio Franchi covered this song in his Billboard Top 40 album The Heart of Christmas (Cuor' Di Natale).[8] And Eric Burdon & The Animals recorded the song to the tune of their hit single THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN. In 2006, a recording of the song by Daryl Hall & John Oates hit number one on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.[9] Kutless also recorded it for WOW Christmas: Green (2005), Highway 101 from the album A Christmas Tradition (1987), Josh Groban in Noël (2007) and Anne Murray from the album What a Wonderful Christmas (2001). Royce Campbell recorded the song on his CD, A Solo Guitar Christmas (2007). JingleBells Historical marker in Savannah, Georgia "Jingle Bells" is one of the best-known[1] and commonly sung[2] winter songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in the autumn of 1857. Even though it is commonly thought of as a Christmas song, it was actually originally written to be sung for Thanksgiving.[3] Wiki.com
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Card of the Month, December 2012
Wolf of White Light (with help from Lilac Key) Looking Back or Looking Forward? “Lilac Key appears when mere survival is no longer enough for you. Your will to live is what is forcing the change…. Cleaning up the past is a process that is often painful; yet hope and joy are he after effects.”(quoted from Tori Hartman’s fable of The Lilac Key “During the time he {Wolf} prepared to be a guardian, his master trained him to never backtrack. "When we look behind us, we sap the energy we are to use in the future. If the Great Servant had wished us to look behind, he would have given us eyes in the back of our heads," his master said.” How do you balance thinking about the past vs. the future? Do you tend to look back, remembering both positive and negative event and people from earlier times in your life or do you like to focus more on what’s coming up-- goals you want to achieve, changes you want to make or people you want to meet? These are important questions especially at this time of juxtaposition when we mark both the ending of a year gone by with the hope and expecgtation of the beginning of a new. As we enjoy part in whatever holiday celebrations that matter to us, we also remember friends and family of yore, yet it’s also important to balance these memories from the past wit expectations and hopes for the next positive steps in our lives. How do we balance these sometimes competing perspectives? The Lilac Key (quote above; fable to be detailed more fully at a later point) is the metaphor for“unlocking” and bringing to the surface unexamined pain and hurt from the past. It may not be fun. In fact it may be downright scarey. But at the same time,if ““hope and joy are the after effects, then it’s a process well worth engaging. It’s not only ok,but it’s important to acknowledge, the role people, events and circumstances from the past have played in our lives . On the other hand, , the perspective from Wolf highlights the importance of looking forward. Let go of the old resentments. Limit the time you feel hurt. Even more, as you focus on the future, trust your instincts and you’ll be guided to the next steps. Wolf wouldn’t be giving this advice if he hadn’t learned it after training long and hard in the ways of being a guardian. After all, as his master has taught him so well, if the great servants had wanted people to look back too much, wouldn’t they have just created eyes in the back of our heads? So, poignantly at holiday time, there’s the dilemma: when do you use the Key or when do you follow the Wolf? In reality, the answer probably is, it depends. Yet for myself, even as I keep the Key handy as needed, I like to think the Wolf isalways in sight just up ahead, reminding me to find life’s next adventure. Concept of the Month, December 2012
Light Light: 1. (n.)something that makes things visible or affords illumination: 2. an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon. You don’t have to be a scientist, an artist or a spiritual guru to appreciate the many different ways—from the symbolic/ spiritual to the every day impact of color in our lives to the practical importance of electricity—to get the idea that the many dimensions of light have much to teach us. In that spirit, and in the spirit of the true meaning of the holiday we celebrate at the end of the month, draw some food for thought and inspiration from the messages highlighted in the following cards: White Thought of the Week
Key concept: Cheerleading for Yourself and Others Just think about it. Think about the myriad ways white enhances other colors. Isn’t the American flag a more powerful symbol because it’s the old red, white and blue? What if it were colored just blue and red? What about all the white blouses or sweaters we keep in our closets which are so useful because they match—and enhance—all other colors? Think about also that There are very few business logos or sports teams or …solely colored white, but in conjunction, there are hundreds. Look around throughout the day and just notice. How many times a day do yu see patterns of black and white, green and white, purple and white…? White is ever present, cheerleading and supporting other colors, in the process enhancing their, and thus our, quality of life. White thus serves as a reminder to do the same for our friends, family and even ourselves. It’s a little corny, but White tells us to make better, in ways big and small, the lives of all of us. Card of the Month, December
2012 Wolf of White Light Keyword: Instinct Key Sentence: “The Wolf beckons you to follow him, for he is your guide….”"There is {also} a guide inside of us."…” Wolf of White Light is the fable telling the story of a pretty remarkable being. As we come to know, Wolf has trained for a long time. He has roamed the earth, worked with special teachers, and learned many wise lessons and secrets. He has achieved a level of mastery. Now, Wolf has completed his training. He is ready to serve. If your instinct tells you the time is right, he is ready to help you move forward as your guardian and guide What would it feel like to truly believe your path is “guided”? To know you’re always protected? To take it as a given that you have the tools and confidence and support to achieve your dreams?? It starts, as wolf knows, with trusting your instincts. Deep down, You know what you need and what actions to take to achieve it. If you just slow down to listen, That still small voice is there to remind you. Really it’s not nearly as hard as you might think to settle in to get quiet and listen. More quickly than you might expect and with a little practice, Your instinct will get you to the truth. And, as they say, the truth will set you free and move you forward. In addition, how wonderful a feeling is it to know you’re not alone. Bringing all his skill, training and energy, Wolf is ever present. Just head outside and look. “He climbs unseen”to most people, but he’s always visible to those who seek him. What an inspirational way to live: with trust in yourself and with a knowing that the people, beings, spirits and whatever deities you might believe in are really pulling for you. Wolf is here to remind us that that way of life just might be a little more possible than we usually think. He suggests It might be already at hand. http://www.torihartman.com/shop/pc/home.asp White Quiz
1. How many songs can you name with White in the title? White Cliffs Of Dover White Sport Coat, A (and a pink carnation) Whiter Shade of Pale White Room White Christmas White lighting George jones White Rabbit White line Feaver Nights in White Satin Black or white Black and white Black and White Rag Great White Buffalo Little White Duck http://www.songfacts.com/category-songs_with_colors_in_the_title.php 2. How many cities can you name with white? White Bird, Idaho White Bluff town, Tennessee White Cloud, Kansas, Michigan White Mountain, Alaska White Plains, Georgia, Kentucky, New York White, Georgia Whitefish, Montana Whitehouse, Texas Whitewood, South Dakota White river junction, Vermont http://www.squidoo.com/citieswithcolornames 3. How many famous people have White as their last name E.B. White Betty White Vanna White Reggi White Shaun White http://www.whosdatedwho.com/sections/celebrities/last-name/White 4. How many phrases use the word white? White Christmas White elephant White flag White goods White hot White lie White feather White knight White paper White knuckle White Washing White Color http://www.sensationalcolor.com/color-messages-meanings/colorful-phrases-and-their-meaning/list-of-popular-phrases-that-include-color.html 5. How many white foods can you name? Popcorn Milk Eggs White Bread White Corn White Chocolate Flour Sugar Whipping Cream Baking Soda Rice Cauliflower Sour Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Marshmallow Mayonnaise 6. How many books have white in their title. White Fang The White Castle The White Tiger White Noise White Out White Death http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_books_have_the_word_white_in_the_title 7. How many movies have white in their title. White Christmas Snow White and the seven dwarfs Snow White and the Huntsman White Noise Into The white Man in the White suite White Collar Lady in white The White Cliffs of Dover White Fang http://www.imdb.com/find?q=white&s=all 8. Did you know White Sox White dwarf stars White castle White house Who is the white wizard in the Lord of the wings. |
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