The Secret of Christmas

Bing Crosby has been called the "Voice of Christmas." Rightfully so. There were many years that Bing's music was the background soundtrack as my family and I opened gifts. His versions of White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Mele Kalikimaka, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town are holiday staples. You simply cannot turn on the radio … Continue reading The Secret of Christmas →

I Could Write a Book – Using Her Words

In trying to find a picture to use for this blog, the above one came up in a Google search. I could see me and Sam filling up multiple volumes with just the things Ella says. Just within the past 2 weeks, there have been plenty of potential entries. Here are just a few: Manger … Continue reading I Could Write a Book – Using Her Words →

Friday Photo Flashback

It's time for another Friday Photo Flashback. As we get closer to the Christmas holiday, I picked another Christmas photo to look at. It is from 1974. I found this on a hard drive. I am guessing that it is a scan that my brother did of some of the photos from my aunt. My … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Now I Never Have to Go There

In a recent conversation with my brother, I was informed that Starbucks does not have their Egg Nog Latte on the holiday menu this year. This was a major disappointment. In all honesty, it was the ONLY reason I ever ventured out to Starbucks voluntarily. I suppose in the fall, I might go there for … Continue reading Now I Never Have to Go There →

This Or That?

I've seen a couple bloggers I follow post this in one way, shape or form. I thought it would be a quick and fun thing to do. Two options are presented - you have to pick one. You are supposed to tag someone else to answer the questions, but I won't do that. Feel free … Continue reading This Or That? →

School Santa Shop

My last post about the elementary school secret Santa stirred up another Christmas memory - Santa Shops! Do you remember them? The Santa Shop was basically a bunch of cheap stuff that kids could buy for family for Christmas. Oh, the things I would buy for my folks! Urgh! Basically, they would bring each classroom … Continue reading School Santa Shop →

She Still Has It! – A Christmas Memory From Way Back.

I was in elementary school. This happened somewhere between 3rd and 6th grade. I cannot be too sure when, although I bet if I reached out to my friend, she would know. Here is the story: One of the wonderful things about elementary school (at least when I was there) was the class Christmas party. … Continue reading She Still Has It! – A Christmas Memory From Way Back. →

Turntable Talk – Sing A Song of the Season

It is time once again for another edition of Turntable Talk hosted by Dave of A Sound Day. The topic he assigned this month was an easy one. He says, "just pick a Christmas/holiday song that you like or is special to you, and write a bit about it. Could be its history, could be … Continue reading Turntable Talk – Sing A Song of the Season →

I Bought It … For ME!

Back in 2020, I posted a blog about growing up with the Chipmunks Christmas albums. You can read that blog here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2020/12/09/a-musical-childhood-christmas-memory/ One of the songs on their second album was called Wonderful Day. It is essentially a rip off of their famous Chipmunk Song. In the musical interlude, Dave lets the boys open a … Continue reading I Bought It … For ME! →

Friday Photo Flashback

It's time for another edition of the Friday Photo Flashback. This one has a holiday theme to it. My best guess is that it was taken between 1972-1973. I make this guess based on the contents of the photo. Let's Flashback to a Christmas morning .... The above photo is of yours truly many moons … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →