Today I'm thankful for Christmas music. I know it may be considered too early by many, but as far as I'm concerned, September 1st heralds changing leaves, scarves, Christmas anticipation, and pumpkin spice from then on out. When I was smaller, Christmas seemed to stretch leisurely across several months of cookie-baking, tree-decorating, and gift-making. Unfortunately, over the years it seemed to get suspiciously shorter and shorter until I found myself in college, where by the time I emerged from the exam-week coma of studying and classes there was only one week left to celebrate. The horror! Therefore, I feel no shame in marginally celebrating Christmas all autumn. When it's cold outside and the days are dark and overcast, washing dishes and folding laundry are far more festive when Harry Connick, Jr. is singing "Let it Snow." Christmas music can make the greyest of days cheerier, and always makes me want to bake something hot and spiced, start working on Christmas gifts (which, with my penchant for procrastination, is much needed), or wish I had an open fire to roast chestnuts on. What about y'all?
I leave you with one of my favorites. Enjoy. And then try not to go bake some gingerbread.
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