> I like to be
> happy around the holidays, not depressed. I realize a lot of
> people are unhappy around the holidays, but if I were
> bumming I think I'd rather hear some happy songs. Just my
> opinion and if you like these songs, more power to you. I'll
> continue to listen for the traditional favorites from Ray
> Conniff, the Carpenter's, etc...after Thanksgiving.
>
I like to be happy around the holidays too and love Ray
Conniff's 12 days, Karen Carpenter's "Merry Christmas Darling"
and other upbeat songs. But the songs like "Christmas Shoes"
give you pause to think how fortunate one's life is, that's all
I'm saying.
Yonkstur