Picking out a live tree.
Pulling out the decorations from the attic.
Unwrapping ornaments that haven't been seen for twelve months.
Placing every one just so on the tree.
Finding the perfect gifts for those you love.
Wrapping them with care.
Watching the faces light up with glee.
Snowball fights.
Fireplace warmth.
Hot cocoa
And It's a Wonderful Life.
Soaking in the TRUE meaning of it all....
And so much more....but what REALLY helps me truly get "in the mood" of the Christmas season are the sounds of the holidays ... ie: Christmas songs!!
Yay!
So I am so excited to tell you about this rocking album.
From the woman who brought you the soulful melodies of Stronger and the upbeat joyfulness of Good Morning comes this amazing 2012 Christmas album, It's Christmas (Christmas Angel Edition).
Mandisa knocks it out of the park....seriously!
While the album is filled with holiday favorites, like Little Drummer Boy and Feliz Navidad, done in Mandisa's own personal style, the best part of her musical styling on this holiday collection are the original songs.
From the title song, It's Christmas, that makes us reminisce and remember what Christmas is all about to Somebody's Angel which challenges us to reach out to those around us who are lost and broken to my personal favorite, Christmas Makes Me Cry, which reminds us to take time to process our own losses or to notice the hurting of the lonely, the forgotten, or the left-behind at Christmas as well as the beautiful picture of the bittersweet symphony of how a babe came to give His life for us.
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Hope.
Gratitude.
Fun.
Laughter.
Tears.
Wide-eyed wonder.
That is what this album provokes in your heart.
And to be honest with you...it exceeded my expectations
For REALS.
So because Sparrow Records believes in this album like I do, they wanted to offer 3 of my readers a chance to win this album for your very own!
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34 comments:
How can one pick a favorite Christmas Song? I don't think I can do it... but I adore "Winter Snow" by Audrey Assad and Chris Tomlin. And I love "How Many Kings" by Downhere and as far as the cherished hymns? O Holy Night of course! :)
O Holy Night
Oh! I love Mandisa so much! My sister can sing like her! She would love this!
I have so many favourite Christmas songs, it's hard to choose! I have to say though, I love tobyMac & Jamie Grace's rendition of "Mary's Boy Child". Gets me everytime :)
Oooo...Mandisa actually covers that song on this album!!
I think that my favorite Christmas song has got to be "Go Tell it on the Mountain." It was always a tradition in my church on Christmas eve, and it reminds me of what my life as a christian should be like. I should be full of the Joy that only my father can bring, and unashamed to tell everyone else.
Oh! I don't think I have heard that one! Thanks for giving me the heads up! Casting Crowns is brilliant with lyrics!
Oh...that was one of my favs as a kid...even sang it in a play one year!
Oh...I don't know Winter Snow or How Many Kings...I MUST hear them not that YOU say that you like them! Thanks for stopping by, friend, and again for retweeting!!
Oooo...I can hear that song in my head now....filled with a Gospel choir singing and clapping! Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
I see Nikki mentioned How Many Kings... love that song. Heaven and Nature Sing is another favorite of mine! :)
My favorite Christmas song is Hark the Harold Angels Sing
Ooh, I LOVE Christmas music!
My favorite Christmas song? There's so many! I can't decide!
I am guessing that is different than Joy to the World! I am really enjoying hearing all of these "new-to-me" songs! So fun!
Classics NEVER get old in my book! Excellent choice!
Eeee! Me Too!!
I agree!! I don't even know what my favorite is anymore and I am adding more and more to the list with all of the answers coming in.
Current favorite is How Many Kings? by Dow here. Love them and this song. Love Mandisa, by the way.
I love so many Christmas songs, but I think my favorite is "Baby, It's Cold Outside"
Oh...love those chilly, snuggle by the fire, with the one you love songs! This one is SO fun!
I love so many songs as well and if you knew me 'in real life' you would know already that I am terrible at picking one favorite - but for Christmas - O Holy Night wins every time!!!
We Three Kings!
I LOVE White Christmas and O Holy Night! :)
It's really good!
When will the winners be announced?
The giveaway ends at midnight tonight EST! I will notify winners within 24 hours! Thank you so much for tweeting so regularly!!
I sang O Holy Night in a play when I was a kid! Love it! And White Christmas was always a fav especially since I haven't seen TOO many of them! hahahaha...like a prophetic/wishful singing!
Oooo...yes! Beautiful imagery in that song!
LOL! Girl...I so get you! I don't know if I have a favorite anymore! I used to but it keeps getting added to every year!
No problem! I'm doing it for fun!
Definitely Sleigh Ride-love it!
oh holy night and how many kings!!
Carol of the Bells, hands down is my favorite Christmas song! The build up gets me so excited!
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