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Day 10 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-Heart of CHRISTmas

December 10, 2011 by

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

This is a new one on the countdown this year.  I just found this song and I love 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 9 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-I Want a Hippopotamus

December 9, 2011 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 debut on the countdown is the adorable old song, I Want a Hippopotomus 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 8 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-CHRISTmas in Sarajevo

December 8, 2011 by

Day eight brings us to our next 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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Day 7 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-Angels We Have Heard on High

December 7, 2011 by

Third Day’s Angels We Have Heard on High is day seven’s contribution to the countdown.  Wish I could find a better version where the last note isn’t cut off, but this is one of my favorite versions.

I love to see what contemporary Christian bands do with the old standards.  They relate better with the young people and give them a new way to sing to the Lord and find the music to bless others.

I also love how they give the audience a chance to sing.  I love to sing, especially these beautiful songs about what God has done.  What about you?

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Tomorrow is another day and another video…until then…

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Day 6 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-O Come O Come Emanuel

December 6, 2011 by

Day six of the Video Countdown to CHRISTmas brings us to Enya’s O Come O Come Emmanuel.  Angelically beautiful version.  I love the choral harmony as well.

I’ve had this one on the countdown for all five years.  It just wouldn’t be the Countdown without it.

How many times have we been able to make a joyful noise so beautifully to the Lord?  I love to sing along and become one with the choir.  By myself, I may sound nice, but with the choir, I feel so much more.  Isn’t that the way it is when we come together as brothers and sisters in the Lord?

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Let’s all come together this day and make a joyful noise unto the Lord in thanks for the gift we have been given.

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Day 5 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-CHRISTmas Cannon Light Show

December 5, 2011 by

Now that we know the words, lets enjoy this laser light show.  Here, again, is the Transiberian Orchestra’s CHRISTmas Canon and On This Very CHRISTmas Night.

What a blessing these people have in store for those who drive or walk by!   We havne’t put up outside lights in several years due to a bad accident my husband had falling off a ladder the last time he did it.  And it can be an expensive way to celebrate this joyous HOLYday, but for those who can do so, it gives the rest of us such joy!

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Day 4 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-CHRISTmas Cannon

December 4, 2011 by

Today’s video is the Tran Siberian Orchestra’s CHRISTmas Cannon with the angelic voices of children singing On This Very CHRISTmas Night.

The video isn’t very clear, but it is such a beautiful song, I had to include it.  I love it also because it includes the precious words so we can sing along.

What a wonderous way to get into the CHRISTmas spirit!

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I’l be back tomorrow with another video.  Until then…

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Day 3 of Countdown to CHRISTmas-Selah’s Silent Night

December 3, 2011 by

Today’s video in the countdown is a one of the most beautiful I’ve seen.  A visual delight as well as a musical one.  This is a short ballet to the song Silent Night as sung by Selah.  Their rendition is extraordinaryily packed with the reverence for the Lord and the video is a sight to behold.

What a wonderous way to stop and think on the Lord and what He has done for us.  What He gave up for us.  And what He continues to do for us.

Enjoy this gorgeous video as you reflect on the Lord.  Tomorrow I’ll have another wonderful video that will help us all keep Christ in our CHRISTmas.  Until then…

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Day 2 of the Countdown to CHRISTmas-iBand

December 2, 2011 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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5th Annual Video Countdown to CHRISTmas starts today!

December 1, 2011 by

The 5th Annual Video Countdown to CHRISTmas here at Communication FUNdamentals starts today.  Music video is a powerful form of communication.  We can use it to worship, to express ourselves and to share the love of God.  My goal, again, this CHRISTmas is to help put Christ back in our CHRISTmas by sharing  25 of my most favorite CHRISTmas songs with you.

This first one is a new one I discovered called Where’s the Line to See Jesus?  It shares my feeling, and that of many other Christians today, that our society has commercialized this blessed holiday to the point were we don’t even know what it’s all about anymore.

Though there are many Christmas movies during this holiday season, there are precious few CHRISTmas movies.  Most of the movies these days will acknowledge that the true meaning of CHRISTmas isn’t in the gifts we give and get, but instead of sharing that Jesus is the reason for the season, they tell us that the season is all about family and giving and love and friendship.

Well, it may, indeed, be about that for many, but for Christians, the reason for CHRISTmas is the Christ!  I pray the 5th Annual Video Countdown to CHRISTmas will help you keep more of Christ in your CHRISTmas this year.

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