11.27.2001
 
Ducky's impression of Christmas music reminds me of my own. Back in my old house we would have big two-day cleaning binges, and the family could never decide on what music to listen to. Then, during one of these occasions, dad pops in a Nat King Cole Xmas cd, and everyone went on happily cleaning. From that point on, whenever I needed music I could study/listen/remind me to clean to, I always broke out a Christmas cd (preferably one with recordings from the 50's) and managed to get all my work done.

And yes, most Christmas songs are resigned yet optimistic. Perhaps going back to the feigned joy most people are pressured to put on at this time of the year. And nice family traditions (like the music, the cleaning, and watching It's A Wonderful Life together just to laugh at sis and dad for crying at the end) are always desirable.

Speaking of which, I need to help put up the tree for this year.

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