Sunday Song: Navigating the Holiday Music Season

'Tis the season when I am inundated by the sounds of the holiday season - everywhere you go...

I am going out into the world of retail later this morning to see if I can find some things for my Mom's holiday and birthday. While I am out, I am sure that I will be hearing versions of holiday music while strolling up and down the aisles of my local stores.

I tend to avoid stores during this season, mainly because I am not a fan of crowds, but also because the sounds get to be overwhelming. I get tired of the entire holiday hoopla, but it is better now that I am not stressing about extra church services and many programs. I have to get some things for my Mom's stocking, so I have to head outside of my home for the express purpose of shopping. Thankfully, there is drive-up service as well as online ordering, so I can keep most of my shopping where I want it - away from the constant musical bombardment of holiday music!

That being said, my favorite song of the season is a hymn called In the Bleak Midwinter. It makes me cry each time I get to sing it. My other favorite song is God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by the Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan. I play those two songs on repeat when I want some holiday cheer for all to hear!

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