This is my all-time favorite Christmas album.  All of the songs aren’t here but this will give you a good idea what it’s all about.  It’s just a guy playing the piano, but it’s so much more than that.  My mom and my aunt used to play this in their houses around the holidays and every time I listen to it it brings back the most wonderful memories.  I used to dance around in the living room pretending to be a ballerina on a beautiful stage.  I would be off in my own world while the music played.  Those are the real memories now for the made up ones.  You all know I’m in Sunnyvale where it doesn’t snow but when I listen to this music I can imagine the snow falling and feel the warmth of a fire on my face.  I imagine myself out in the snow twirling around catching snowflakes on my tongue.  I can picture the stable with Mary and the baby Jesus.  I can see the animals all around and hear their soft noises.  I can be right there with them.  I love this album.

I’m trying to share this music with my kids but so far it’s been met with “Mom, this is so boring.” “I hate boring music.  Can we listen to something else.”  I don’t care.  I’m not giving up yet.  If I can remember and don’t get too caught up in the moment, I’m planning on playing this while we open presents.  That way there will be at least one good association with the music.

It’s very rare for me that something like this lasts from my childhood so this is very special to me.  I hope you enjoy it.  What’s your favorite Christmas album?