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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It was 75 degrees Wednesday … in December!
I actually saw people outside wearing shorts and sandals.
I guess this blows my dreams for a white Christmas. True, the temperatures will drop soon. Snow on Dec. 25? In Atlanta?
Highly unlikely.
These past few days are nothing new to long-time metro Atlantans like myself. But being a northern transplant, it’s still somewhat disappointing.
Full disclosure: although I’ve claimed addresses in Chicago, Alaska and upstate New York, the north I’m talking about is Nashville.
Even in that southern location, the holiday season still held the promise of at least some flirtation with frosty precipitation.
As a kid, hoping for snow was an added bonus to the anticipation of Christmas break.
Fat chance of that happening here … especially not with the recent spate of Spring-like weather.
Why does it matter so much? My kids see wintry climes on holiday TV shows, in holiday books and on holiday cards during this season, but have no concept of what snow even is.
They won’t learn how to make a snowman or snow angels.
I fear they’ll only be able to associate snow with distant future ski trips or weekend jaunts to East Tennessee. I don’t suspect my Florida-born wife will inspire any desire in the kids to visit snow-blown regions (she’s still catching up with the concept of stuffing your hat and gloves in your coat sleeve to keep up with them).
I’m not naive enough to believe that manger depicted in so many Nativity scenes was covered in snow. But I’m certain kids can figure Santa (if you believe in that sort of thing) has an easier time parking his sleigh on a snow-covered rooftop.
Granted, Old Man Winter hasn’t been too kind recently to our friends in the Northeast and Midwest.
And Atlanta’s hardly prepared for even the slightest wintry weather. Remember the big snow “storm” of 1993?
Or how about the 2000 Super Bowl weekend? Can you say “black ice?”
But a little frozen white stuff just seems to makes the season more complete.
What do you think?
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Does (gift) Size Matter?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Holiday season, according to some Atlantans, is all about expectation.
I was recently out asking shoppers if they want a gift that comes in a big box or a small box. The consensus so far?
Men could care less, but when pressed they want a big box.
Women tend to want a small box because they think it will have something more expensive (like jewelry).
What are your thoughts? Big box or small?
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Who does old-fashioned caroling?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You’ve seen it over and over in movies and TV shows. The doorbell rings, the homeowner opens the door, and there stands a group of Christmas carolers, their voices raised in beautiful harmonies.
But does that even happen any more? A band of roving carolers seems more a relic of the past than a reality of the present. Or maybe it isn’t. We’d love to hear of your stories of being a caroler, past or present, or having an encounter with carolers come to your home.
And if you know of any caroling groups going out between now and Christmas, be they church groups, neighborhood groups or whatever, please contact Phil Kloer at pkloer@ajc.com, who’s trying to find such a group for a story.
Best Christmas lights show video ever
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What sells “CHRISTMAS LIGHTS GONE WILD” is the perfect timing of lights flashing with the music. The display, involving 16,000 lights, is the work of Carson Williams of Mason, Ohio.
The song, performed by Trans Siberian Orchestra just rocks.
Enjoy.
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What music puts you in the Christmas spirit?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For some, Christmas isn’t complete if they don’t see “A Christmas Carol” or “The Nutcracker.” For me, carols sung by a boy choir are an essential part of Christmas, whether live or on CD. The pure, clear sound of a boy soprano has been described as the voice of an angel. If you agree, you might be interested in hearing the acclaimed Atlanta Boy Choir perform this weekend at the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. They’ll be performing Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
What music puts you in the Christmas spirit?
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