Christmas... in the News: Top-Selling Toys, Christmas Music & Kingsport Toy Drive

 

Welcome to this edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a review of Christmas articles and news over the last week.

Happy Sunday! Hope you had a great week. Can you believe it is September tomorrow? There are only 115 days until Christmas.

This week's edition of Christmas... in the news starts off with one of my favorite childhood things: toys! Independent out of the UK says that scented slime and Bluey's Celebration Home will top kids' Christmas lists this year. Check out the article here. 

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that WLDB (93.3) has already switched over to playing Christmas music. How fun is that? Read the article here. Gulf News also states that come September 1, Christmas music will be playing in the Philippines. Check it out here.

Last, but certainly not least, in Kingsport, Tennessee, the Times News reports that Restoration Hope is holding its 100 Kids, 100 Toys annual toy drive. Learn how you can help here. 

Enjoying this weekly segment? Let me know in the comments. Wishing you a fabulous week!

Christmas... in the News: Robert Moore and Company Closure, Hope to Dream Event & Lady A 'Cozy-Country' Christmas

 

Welcome to this edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a review of Christmas articles and news over the last week.

Happy Sunday! Just one more Sunday before September arrives. Isn't that crazy? Only 123 days until Christmas.

Sad news comes to us from Mobile, Alabama. We shared the impending closure of Robert Moore and Company Christmas Town and Village Collectibles back in May. WKRG5 has reported that today was the last shopping day at the store that had been in business since 1976. You can read about it here. 

WCPO9 out of Cincinnati shares the heartwarming story of the Hope to Dream event, which provided 50 beds to kids in the Tri-State. The event took place at the Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy. Read more here. 

iHeart Country reported that Lady A shared details of their upcoming holiday record, which coincides with their Christmas tour. It is said to have 'cozy-country' spins on numerous holiday classics. Check out the entire article here. 

That's it for this week. Look for another Spotify Christmas playlist coming soon. 

Christmas News: Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Hits Number One

Did you hear? 

Sixty-five years after its release, Brenda Lee's 1958 classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" hit Number One on the the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Though not the first Number One hit of Lee's career, it is the first time since its release that this snappy holiday tune topped the Billboard charts. 

Christmas Music: Spotify Christmas Playlist

Here's my Christmas playlist from Spotify. Do we share any of the same favorites?

 

Christmas Music: Traditional Christmas Carols

Here are some traditional Christmas Carols for your listening enjoyment. Which is your favorite?

 

Christmas Music: Grown Up Christmas List by Amy Grant

Amy Grant's "Grown Up Christmas List" has been a favorite of mine since it first came out. Hope you enjoy it!

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Christmas Music: Classic Christmas Songs

Do you know you've gotten old? The music you used to listen to is now called the classics. LOL! Hope you enjoy some of these classic Christmas songs.

    

Christmas Music: Top 100 Christmas Songs of All Time

One of the best parts of Christmas is the music. Whether it be happy or soulful, secular or faith-based, the music of Christmas is delightful to listen to. Here is a playlist I found on YouTube titled, "Top 100 Christmas Songs of All Time." Do you agree with their choices?