One of the more unique cuts from Lady Antebellum's 'On This Winter's Night' album has been made available for free on iTunes. 'Silent Night (Lord of My Life)' is the single of the week, meaning fans can grab it at no charge until Christmas.
December 24, 2012 During the Christmas season, many reflect on how thankful we are for what we have. Recently, I found a slip of paper in a book at home that someone gave me entitled, "Holiday Blessings". There is no author on this little essay, but I thought I would share with you the thoughts written on that crinkly paper that I found.
December 24, 2012
Last year the 56,000 light Christmas display which adorned Jan Stewart's Fountain Valley, California home went viral, with a YouTube video of the lights in action garnering close to 500,000 views.
December 24, 2012 We all know the mistletoe drill, stand under it and you get a kiss. Now, where did this custom come about, and just what is mistletoe? Has anyone ever grown the stuff in their garden?
December 24, 2012 There have been different takes on the traditional "12 Days of Christmas" song. One that comes to mind is Jeff Foxworthy's "12 Redneck Days of Christmas". Comedian Norm McDonald has a very funny version that is definitely "for the birds". Check it out!
December 24, 2012 Tonight is Christmas Eve. Families gather, share a meal, enjoy a glass of eggnog and bask in the warmth of each others company. There are as many Christmas Eve traditions as there are families and here a few that you might identify with.
Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.
It's been 18 years between Christmas albums for Sammy Kershaw, but the singer says despite personal and professional ups and downs, the meaning of the holiday hasn't changed one bit. On 'A Sammy Klaus Christmas' he says he was looking to simplify -- to create a collection of songs that kids could enjoy in the way he enjoyed the holidays during his childhood.
December 22, 2012 A lot has changed since 1991, some 21 years ago. Back then we were "Jumpin' Country 96 Frog", still finding its way into Central New York's listening habits and "Christmas In the Mohawk Valley" had just been released to overwhelmingly popular support. Written and performed by local musician Mark Werchowski and a "few good friends" it struck a chord, a chord that still resonates to this day. Check out this video put together last year as a 20th anniversary remembrance.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Lee Brice. The 'Hard to Love' hitmaker reveals that he wants to record a Christmas album, but with a twist -- instead of yet another in the endless parade of half-baked 'White Christmas' renditions already out there, the singer-songwriter would like to make a holiday album that includes a lot of new material.
December 22, 2012 You may have heard of the Hot Toddy, a warm drink served up during cold winter nights. But just what is a Hot Toddy, and how do you make them?
