Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the countdown.

A sweet vintage Christmas card image from Pinterest. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

As much as I adore today’s artist & her take on this song, the first thought I have when I hear this song is of Will Ferrell as Buddy in “Elf”. And that makes me think of The Code Of The Elves:

1.  Treat every day like Christmas.
2.  There’s room for everyone on the Nice List.  
3.  The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.  

On other days, I think of the four main food groups elves stick to:

1.  Candy.
2.  Candy canes.   
3.  Candy corn.
4.  Syrup.   

Buddy The Elf (Will Ferrell) sleeping in Gimbel’s store window while his dad Walter (James Caan) looks on in disbelief. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Ella Fitzgerald circa 1948. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Ella Fitzgerald: “Sleigh Ride” (1960, written by Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish).

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?

Until next time, happy listening!!!