Tag Archives: Christmas

Saturday video break: Random acts of culture

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Hallelujah Chorus, performed in the Philadelphia Mall: I’m nearly as impressed by the mall’s architecture as I am by the performance itself. I feel compelled to note, however, that the HC is technically an Easter song, not a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Christmas favorites

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to take a brief break from the Top 500 Songs lists to dip into Christmas music, since it’s that time of year. I was inspired by this Statesman story in which a number of their features writers contributed … Continue reading →

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Recycle that tree redux

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The City of Houston has set the example to follow. Stripped of holiday finery and misshapen after a Christmas Eve wind gust clipped off its top, Houston’s official City Hall Christmas tree unceremoniously was chopped, chipped and shipped off to … Continue reading →

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Recycle that tree

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We have had an artificial tree for the past few years, so this story about where and how to recycle your Christmas tree isn’t relevant to our household, but it may be to yours. There’s no good reason for a … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: The 12 Days of Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

My sister first pointed this video out to me, then I saw it at Letters from Texas. And now here it is: Happy Boxing Day, y’all.

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Friday random ten: Christmas time is here

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

What else could we do on Christmas Day but have a Friday Random Ten featuring songs that have “Christmas” in the title? 1. Another Christmas Song – Stephen Colbert 2. Blue Christmas – Asylum Street Spankers 3. Carolina Christmas – … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

From ours to yours, have a very Merry Christmas. I’ll have a Christmas version of the Friday Random Ten up later today, but that’ll be it till tomorrow.

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As always, Merry Christmas, Mel Torme

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

It wouldn’t be Christmas if I didn’t link to my favorite Christmas story, about Mel Torme, now would it? Of course not. But since I have, now it is. Merry Christmas, Mel Torme, wherever you are.

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Night Before Christmas video break

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve embedded this before, but it’s worth running again because it just rocks: Now go get your kerchief and cap ready for that long winter’s nap.

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Saturday video break: More Muppets

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Now this is how the “Carol of the Bells” should be done: I don’t know what has spurred the recent outbreak of Muppets videos on YouTube, but I certainly do approve of it. Thanks to Oliver Willis for the find.

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Friday random ten: You better watch out

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I have a ton of Christmas music in my collection, but only ten songs that refer to Santa Claus in the title: 1. Back Door Santa – Jon Bon Jovi 2. Here Comes Santa Claus – Asleep At The Wheel … Continue reading →

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Pancho Claus toy drive

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Via Stace, a message from Pancho Claus: To all my friends who have sent me well wishes and messages on my health, thank you very much. It did the heart good to know I have so many friends and supporters … Continue reading →

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Salvation Army changes its policy

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Good for them. The Salvation Army of Houston will no longer require Social Security numbers from those seeking Christmas gifts, the organization announced today. “It was never our intention to offend anyone with our registration requirement to provide a Social … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: I triple dog dare ya!

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

A little snow on the ground, and my thoughts turn to this: The secret to getting unstuck, as I understand it, is to pour some warm water over the affected area. I do not know this from personal experience.

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Friday random ten: Tell me what that white stuff falling from the sky is called again?

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

That would be “snow”. Which we don’t get much of here in Houston. But we’re getting it today, and it’s even starting to accumulate. So here are ten songs about snow and/or winter. 1. Snow Day – Trout Fishing in … Continue reading →

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Toys for tots with valid ID

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This is what you call bad holiday publicity. The Salvation Army and a charity affiliated with the Houston Fire Department are among those that consider immigration status, asking for birth certificates or Social Security cards for the children. The point … Continue reading →

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Get well soon, Pancho Claus!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

See you at the parade! The Houston actor best known locally as Pancho Claus still plans to make his annual holiday appearance in the Thanksgiving Day parade despite suffering a heart attack last week. Richard Reyes, who has portrayed the … Continue reading →

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