We Three Kings

As a child, I was always so excited when this song was performed at church.  It always meant that the actual three kings would process down the aisle of the sanctuary.  I was in wonder over the whole thing.  Fred Simpson, a member of our church and community theatre star, was always one of the kings!  I just loved it.  And, btw, was I the only one who for years thought the lyrics were "We three kings of orient are bearing gifts we travel so far"?  I think not haha

Enjoy!

Christmas Quote

Christmas Quote

Christmas Quote

Jingle Bells - Manheim Steamroller

One of my favorite versions of the classic Jingle Bells.  I would never have thought of a slow version of the song, but this really works! Enjoy!

Let There Be Peace On Earth

A message we need to reminded of.  Simply Beautiful!

Christmas Quote of the day

The Candlelight Carol - John Rutter

The first time I ever heard this composition was when I watched one of the Christmas at St. Olaf specials on PBS.  They are wonderful concerts with glorious music from the college's many choirs, so definitely check it out when it comes on this year.  But I just fell in love with this anthem, as I have much of Rutter's music.  Enjoy!

All Those Christmas Cliches - Nancy Lamott

My history with Nancy Lamott goes back to college.  I heard one of her albums at a Christmas party, even though it wasn't Christmas music, and just loved it.  Bought it later that week and have shared her music with so many people....just ask Lorraine!  Anyway, when I discovered that she had put out a Christmas album I had to have it.  Her voice is so pure to me.  I love it.  Each song on the album is wonderful, but this is the one that stuck out to me.  It expresses how I feel about the holidays absolutely perfectly.  It always gives me a good balance of Christmas past and Christmas present.  Enjoy!

Recipe of the day - No Bake Key Lime Pie

I was searching online for a quick dessert and came across this recipe from Taste of Home.  It's not perfect, but it's easy and fairly tasty. 

No Bake Key Lime Pie
1/4 cup boiling water
1 package (0.3 ounce) lime gelatin
2 cartons (6 ounces each) key lime yogurt
1 carton (8 ounce) whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust

In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve.  Whisk in yogurt.  Fold in whipped topping.  Pour into crust.  Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 2 hours.  Serves 8.

Now, when I made this, it didn't set as much as I would have hoped.  I might put it in the freezer next time and serve it like an ice box pie.  One of the nice things about this, though, is that you can change the flavors with other gelatins and yogurts.  You can also make this using all low fat items as well.

Enjoy!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs ever.  I always start my holiday season off with Judy Garland's original classic rendition from the film Meet Me In St. Louis.  It really doesn't get any better than this.  I remember the first time I really heard this song, and it wasn't this version.  Of course, I am sure I had heard it before, but had never truly listened to the song yet.  I was watching an episode of Fame...remember that one?  haha  Debbie Allen was alone in a studio, seated at a piano, and she played and sang this song.  I was floored and just fell in love with it. And when I finally saw MMISL, I was in love with it.  Judy is just amazing, as is Margaret O'Brien.  Enjoy!