A Merry Little Christmas... Tuesday 4

Hi Friends ! It is time for Tuesday 4 and here is  my contribution.

Christmas is fast approaching for millions of people. It is especially big in Russia, Europe and both North and South America. It is probably the biggest holiday in the world.

1. Do you have a favorite Christmas carol and if so is there a particular version you especially like?

Yes I do like Silver Bells. It is a pretty song and I like the Bing Crosby version.When I was very little my hometown had silver bells hung above the center of the main street. Each cluster of bells was surrounded by a bed of pine boughs and red bows. It was so beautiful and as a little tiny girl I was amazed by them. This song was playing from the local variety store.  It was a lovely winter day and I was very happy as I walked along.  It made quite an impression on me and the song makes me happy to this day. Isn't it interesting how music becomes associated with memories and feelings?   When I was around 8 my sister drove me into New York City (She was old enough to be my mother) to see the stores and there were Silver Bells in the city all along the street.  Macy's had them inside hanging from the ceiling. Macy's takes up one entire square city block in Manhattan. It just reinforced my enjoyment of that song.

2.Do you have a special dinner for the holidays? What foods are included?

A lovely goose  or Cornish hens would be nice with wild rice and  sautéed vegetables.  A chocolate jelly roll filled with whipped cream and made to look like a log (Bûche de Noël) for dessert!

3.Holiday movies ... which do you like to watch?

Well Christmas or not my favorite story is A Christmas Carol. It is a story that addresses much of the evil in the world.So, always that.  The Shop Around the Corner with Jimmy Stewart is also a nice story as well as Meet Me in  St. Louis with Judy Garland.. Another would be The Bishop's Wife with Loretta Young,David Niven, Cary Grant and the wonderful Gladys Cooper!. Loretta was the great granddaughter of Brigham Young.

4. What traditions do you continue to keep year after year for the holidays? Being with family on holidays is to me the most important tradition and must never be stopped for any reason. 

for those who asked my egg roll recipe is in the post below.

I wish you and yours a very joyous and happy holiday season.