Today's carol comes from the Great White North. This is Canada's oldest christmas song, Huron Carol, as performed by the Five Fifths.

The carol was written circa 1642 by Jean de Brébeuf, a Jesuit missionary to the Hurons in Ontario, Canada. Using the indigenous cultural imagery, Jean translated the nativity story into Wendat.

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Going a little nostalgic today.

Not many people can name many artists of yesteryear. There are some names that only comes up this time of year. Burl Ives is among them.

Probably best remembered for voicing Sam the Snowman in Rankin/Bass's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", Burl was a folk singer whose career spanned much of the mid twentieth century.

One of, arguably, his most popular albums was "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" which featured the song of the same name.

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Today's song a slight deviation. In honor of St. Nicholas day, we're going to look at "Zie Ginds Komt de Stoomboot", a Dutch song children sing as they welcome the arrival of Sinterklaas.

Translated as "Look, Here Comes the Steamboat", children sing about how Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) is travelling from Spain his his horse and the Black Peter(s) to deliver presents to them.

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Today's carol is Mannheim Steamroller's remix of "Good King Wenceslas".

With the Feast of St. Nicholas, or St. Nicholas Day, tomorrow, let's spend a little time to look at another seasonal figure known for his generosity.

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We're continuing our countdown today with "Gospel Hallelujah!".

Everyone is familiar with the Hallelujah Chorus. So, to hear it rendered in a different musical genre is a real treat.

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Today, we're listening to "Mele Kalikimaka" sung by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.

Also known as "The Hawaiian Christmas Song", this song deviates the seasonal setting from the cold and snow to a tropical paradise. Where Bing is enjoying his holiday in the sun and sending his greetings to the freezing folks back home.

... and he has to qualms about rubbing it in.

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Happy December 2nd, all!

In continuing our Christmas Musical Countdown, I present to you August Burns Red's "Joy to the World".

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Hey, all!

Today marks the first of December and the First Sunday of Advent.

In, Christmas is just around the corner.

So, I thought I'd post a song everyday to get is into the season.

It also gives you a little look into kind the stuff I listen to (I'm sorry).

Today, we're looking at Wolves At The Gate and their cover of "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus".

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We had a cold front from the north come down last week.

As a result, the days have been very cold and overcast. Though this weekend was dry, we'd had rain almost everyday.

On the upside, I've been enjoying wearing jackets and sweaters and hot drinks. I've been driving around with my windows down and not having to worry about the humidity. I haven't had to turn on the AC in days.

In short, I've been loving it.

Just hope it lasts...

Hey, I don't usually do this, but I feel that I must.

I have a friend who recently, and tragically, lost both their parents.

I won't go into details for privacy reasons, but, if you are the praying type, please say a little extra for my friend and their family.

Thanks, all.