Here is one of my very favorite trad groups performing “A Christmas in Ireland.” Hopefully this will put a spring in your step to finish up those last minute Christmas preparations. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa
A Christmas In Ireland
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“It’s Christmas Time in the [Irish] City…”
“City sidewalk, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style;
Grafton Street, Dublin
In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.
Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile;
And on every street corner you’ll hear….
Galway
Silver bells, silver bells; it’s Christmas time in the city
Cork
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring; soon it will be Christmas Day!” (Silver Bells, c 1950 Livingston/Evans)
May your day be filled with love and laughter and joy. Slainte, Lisa
*All images via Google*
Music of Angels
One of the most exciting gifts in life is music. And the angels at Christmas filled the sky with singing and rejoicing. “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host (angels) appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.’ ” (Luke 2:13-14) It must have been a wonder to hear; isn’t it cool that God gave humble shepherds the front row, best seats in the house to the biggest concert ever. 🙂
Here is a wonderful, peaceful, and restive rendition of “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/The First Noel” performed by Orla Fallon on the harp and vocals. (formerly of Celtic Woman) Now I’m not a huge Celtic Woman fan, but she is very talented. A small glimpse of the amazing music we’ll hear one day with the heavenly host. I pray a peaceful day for you. Slainte, Lisa
True Hope
The baby Jesus that we celebrate at Christmas grows up and does amazing things. He is the reason that I have love and forgiveness and hope in my life. Watch this video by Natalie Grant, and be joyful, because you have hope also. He loves you.
Slainte, Lisa
Gift from Heaven
Until yesterday, it has been pretty cold around here, requiring winter coats and heavy sweaters. But then, out of the clear blue sky, came a 70 degree day, with sun no less! And we’re going to have another of the same today. 🙂 When one of these days come upon you in the midst of coldness, it makes you immediately want to roll down your windows in the car, turn circles in the grass with your arms outstretched, and move all activities outside, pronto! A gift from heaven above; God saying in a very small but wonderful way, “I love you; enjoy the day.” Better than any wrapped gift I can think of.
So excuse me, I’m going to stop blogging now, and get ready to enjoy the day. (although I’m teaching piano today…can I roll my big piano outside? 🙂 ) Slainte, Lisa
Here’s a lovely rendition of “Count Your Blessings” by Amy Grant & CeCe Winans. This song helps me see those “heaven gifts” a little clearer.
Think About These Things 