it's the most wonderful time of the year

it's hard to believe this will be my fourth christmas away from home- my third here in turkey (we were in australia 2 years ago).  being in a country which does not celebrate christmas (though they do celebrate the new year in a fashion which is remarkably similar to christmas), i try to do all that i can to bring on the holiday cheer.    this of course means playing christmas music incessantly (ben can attest to this).  here are a few of my 'must play' songs - happy holidays!  you may need to click 'play' twice

i'm dreaming of a white christmas - otis redding


i've got my love to keep me warm - billie holiday

baby it's cold outside - ella & louis

frosty the snowman - canadian brass

snow - from 'a white christmas' (i watch 'a white christmas' every year - it's a lansford favorite)

christmas time is here - from a charlie brown christmas

merry christmas baby - bonnie raitt & charles brown

carol of the bells - george winston


have yourself a merry little christmas - judy garland (this one always makes me cry)


all i want for christmas- mariah carey (hey!  it's a guilty pleasure, ok?)