Christmas Caroling

We had a few friends* over for a Christmas caroling party tonight and it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately since the four of us are still hoarse, we weren't the best singers. The baby went down early so I missed out on a chunk of the party, but Gusi had a good time with several of his friends from school--whose parents, coincidentally, are also our friends.

So. My favorite carols of the season? This year's list, in no particular order:

1. Sleigh Ride. I just like the imagery of being comfy and cozy on a sleigh; I've never been on one, but hopefully next year we can make that happen...right Santa Claus? Plus it's got a great beat.
2. Away in a Manger. With a little baby in the home this Christmas season, I can visualize this carol easily.
3. Silent Night. This is a perennial favorite. I sing it to the baby after his bath while I get his pjs on.
4. Jingle Bells. Because it's Gusi's favorite and one he sang at his school's Christmas party. It was also my very favorite when I was a little kid.
5. Little Drummer Boy. It gets me choked up every year. It was my grandmother's favorite carol and I think of her each time I hear it.
6. Up On the Housetop. I just love the chorus here, as well as the second and third verses which are a riot--talk about dated!
7. White Christmas. Because I am dreaming of a white Christmas for next year!
8. Let It Snow. Because it would be grand to see some snow right now!
9. Happy Xmas (War is Over) by John Lennon. This is just a great song.
10. Twelve Days of Christmas. There's just something crazy about what my true love sent to me.

*"We still have friends because they don't know about the germ theory of disease."--Papi after everyone left.