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Day 15: Picture Perfect Christmas Canon

December 15, 2012 by

The countdown continues today with another great one from the Trans Siberian Orchestra: CHRISTmas Cannon Rock! A slightly different version than another in the countdown. This one has some beautiful CHRISTmas scenes to share. These scenes are as if out of a picture book.

I love this video. Looking at it makes me think of peaceful times. It fills my heart with the beauty that the Lord created and I love to envision a life filled with peace and beauty.

We all strive for that Picture Perfect CHRISTmas and often fall quite short. Sometimes we don’t achieve it because of circumstances beyond our control. Other times, the fact that we race around in a frenzy to complete the tasks that would create our Picture Perfect CHRISTmas ruins our chances to enjoy it.

You may have noticed that not all of our experiences will be this perfect here on earth because this is a fallen world we live in. Your life may not be picture perfect and you may even be going through some difficult times. This can be especially difficult at CHRISTmastime, but, each day of our lives, we can remember that Jesus was born and died for us so that one day we can be with God where everything WILL be picture perfect.

More to come tomorrow. Until then…

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Day 14: I want a hippo for Christmas

December 14, 2012 by

Today is Friday Funnies and, coincidentally, there have been a few songs/videos through the years that bring humor to CHRISTmas. Making it’s second appearance on the countdown is the adorable old song, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. We don’t do Santa and I know many of you reading don’t either, but this is just an adorable song.

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox and performed by Gayla Peevey (10 years old at the time) in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on Billboard magazine’s pop chart in December 1953.

Remember, too, to have fun and build memories with your family this CHRISTmas. It’s important to communicate what you want-even if others may think it’s silly.

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Day 13: Celine Dion’s Oh Holy Night

December 13, 2012 by

Celine Dion’s version of O Holy Night has been on the AoE countdown for the entire six years. Her voice is simply incredible and this version is my favorite.

Some people are blessed with some talent and others are drenched in it. What a treasure that they share it with us!

If you know someone with an incredible talent for something who is sharing it with you this CHRISTmas, make sure you thank them and God for bringing it to you.

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Day 12: Carol of the Bells

December 12, 2012 by

For the fourth year here on the AoE Countdown to CHRISTmas is an instrumental version (piano) of Carol of The Bells by George Winston. I love the scenes depicted in the video and his version of this song is simply gorgeous.

I could listen to this for hours. I love the way it changes throughout the piece and comes round again. It’s a more creative version than I’ve heard.

We all need to slow down about this time of year, just about ten days out from CHRISTmas to listen to the sounds of CHRISTMas and remember the beauty of what Jesus did.

I’ll have another great video tomorrow. Until then…

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Day 11: Hallelujah Chorus

December 11, 2012 by

This video is making its third appearance here at the countdown. I was introduced to this two years ago and just had to put it in. Can you imagine being at a mall and having this incredible scene unfold?

This is the Opera Company of Philadelphia signing Hallelujah in one of their Random Acts of Culture. Take a look at the faces of those in the “audience.”

Enjoy!

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Day 10: Christmas Laser Light Show

December 10, 2012 by

Another excellent version of Amazing Grace in a rock laser show! I’m saving my favorite version of Amazing Grace for later in the countdown, but this one is a wonderful rock version with a fabulous light display.

How many versions there are of some of these songs! Each one is a different interpretation. Just like us! Each one of us sees things slightly differently and has a slightly different testimony and story to tell about our walk with God. Isn’t that wonderful? Each song minsters to a different mood just as each person can minister to a different lost soul.

What an amazing way for God to help us to share with others about Him!

Another wonderful video coming your way tomorrow. Until then..
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Day 9: Barlow Girl’s Hallelujah Light Has Come

December 9, 2012 by

Next on the countdown is Barlow Girl with Hallelujah (Light Has Come). The song asks us to praise to God on high, hallelujah a savoir comes for us! To save us now. Hallelujah light has come!

A promise for those who believe. Do you believe?

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If you’ve been listening to these beautiful songs, but you don’t believe in Jesus, now would be a great time to find out what He is all about. Jesus gave up His heavenly home to come to earth and be tortured and die for us. He rose again and He is saving a place for you and me…if we only believe.

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Day 8: Heart of Christmas

December 8, 2012 by

The video countdown continues with Matthew West and Heart of CHRISTmas!

This is it’s second year on the countdown. I just found this song last year and I loved it. It speaks to what is at the heart of what CHRISTmas is all about.

This is what we all strive to remember as Christians. It’s why I continue to spell it CHRISTmas. It reminds me to make sure I put Christ back in my CHRISTmas.

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I’ll be back tomorrow with another video in the countdown to CHRISTmas. Until then…

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Day 7: North Point Church’s iBand Christmas

December 7, 2012 by

CHRISTmas is a great time to infuse a bit of fun into your life.

Today is Friday Funnies so I wanted to share with you a fun way to celebrate CHRISTmas today. People are always coming up with fun new technological ways to praise the Lord, especially at CHRISTmastime and this church is no exception. This is incredibly creative!

Here is the North Point Church iBand with an all iPhone and iPad CHRISTmas medley! Enjoy!

Have a blessed and fun day today. Tomorrow our countdown will continue. Until then…

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Day 6: Trans Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas in Sarajevo

December 6, 2012 by

Day six brings us to our laser light show. This is CHRISTmas in Sarajevo by the Tans Siberian Orchestra. Another one of my favorites.

This is one of the better light shows as it blinks along to the music perfectly.

I love the crescendo and the strong finish! Sometimes I’m in the mood to sing soulfully to the Lord and other times I want to shout it out. This is one of those songs.

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Tomorrow is another video day in the countdown. Stay tuned for more fun! Until then…

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