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Before Thanksgiving I was complaining (imagine that) about the holiday music in the malls. Because while I'm shopping for halloween decorations I don't want to do it to Here Comes Santa Clause. Now, a week before the holiday and the music is what has me just a little less stessed, a little more in the mood and yes, singing along. And it IS what I want to be shopping to right now.

Sometimes it's the songs that truly represent the reason for the season, like Silent Night or O Holy Night (which is one of my favorites, btw.)

Sometimes it's the twisted Christmas songs that put right in the spirit.

Now the question is, do you sing along? I'll be the first to admit I have a lousy singing voice. My kids will gladly chime in here to second that (I could never sing my kids to sleep as babies - they'd be too busy covering their ears and screaming for me to stop to even think about sleep  )  BUT, when no one is home or I'm in the car alone - I'm singing the Christmas songs baby!

What do you sing along with, the traditional songs or the funny ones? Do you have a favorite song you belt out when no one is home or when you're alone in the car?

So, to put you all in the holiday spirit today here's a few songs to get your feet tapping (feel free to sing along, you know you want to!)

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According to the Urban Dictionary, Holidaze is the term that defines the feelings of confusion and excitement people have between Thanksgiving and Christmas...you know that whirlwind of decorating, baking, shopping and the endless rounds of parties?

So, yes, Holidaze is exactly where I'm at these days.

A quick update as we roll into the mad dash toward the end:

Cards? Still thinking about them, haven't bought them (at this point it's not looking good.)

Baking? Thank God we have our annual Gingerbread Cookie Party this weekend! I am still planning on baking for the holiday, just have to get my butt in gear and do it.

Shopping? I'm guessing I'm about 75% done.  A few more things and a few more people on the list and I'll be done. YAY.

Decorating? For the most part done. The stockings still need to go up, but I'm considering this done.

Holiday spirit? No feeling like a hum-bug yet, so that's a good sign. The holiday spirit has been slow in coming this year, and honestly I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the economy and everyone I talk to is complaining about little they have to spend this year. I'm thinking maybe spending less is a good thing and maybe it's time to enjoy what we do have and look at this time of year as more of a celebration of the good? Take away some of the stress and enjoy the company of those loved ones in your life in the moments that we have - right now. Memories last  a lot longer than this years hottest toy.

Enjoy today!

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