Christmas memories help us through the winter

Since Sunday was "The Twelfth Day of Christmas" I guess the holiday season is officially over.
I admit I'll miss it.

On Dec. 9 I posed two questions here.
I wondered what readers' favorite Christmas carols and songs were, and got several responses.
I thank all who played along.

My favorite carol is "O Come All Ye Faithful," and my favorite Christmas song is "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" ~ especially the version by Judy Garland in the 1944 movie, "Meet Me in St. Louis."

Below are the results of the unscientific Yuletide poll. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments section.

 Andy said...

Hmm. Let's see. We just finished a video production that used 'Good King Wenceslas', and I'd have to say that's my favorite carol. Song? Probably 'Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!' and only partly because of it's perfect use in 'Die Hard.'

December 9, 2012 2:54 PM 

 Linda said...

Hmmm, good question. I'd have to say that my favorite Christmas song is "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and my favorite Christmas carol would be "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" though it's rather hard to pick a favorite!

December 10, 2012 8:59 AM 

 Lisa said...

Song - Mary Did You Know? -Kenny Rogers and Wynona Judd version

Carol - O Holy Night (especially when sung by Celine Dion)

December 10, 2012 9:08 AM 

 Anonymous said...

I think my favorite Christmas Carol is:"We Three Kings" because it's a song that I sang with my mother and was a challenge to remember the words. We both had fun with it!!!   Judy

My favorite Christmas song is: "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas". It's just such a beautiful song and puts me in a good mood.

December 10, 2012 3:55 PM 

 Michele said...

O Holy Night and White Christmas (Bing Crosby).

December 10, 2012 5:20 PM 

Winners of decorating contest announced in Ansonia

Firehouses also participated this year

Citywide winner: 191 Prospect St.

         

ANSONIA - The  Ansonia Cultural Commission and Valley Arts Council today announced the Ward and city-wide winners for the 2012 Deck your House and Yard Contest.

Mary Gibson, Cultural Commission vice-chair, said, "We congratulate each of the winners and all of the entrants. Judging was as difficult this year as last year since each entered home was decorated with such Christmas spirit. Having said that, it was the commission and arts council's pleasure to judge the houses."

The winners are:

Ward 1 - 12 West Brookside Ave.,  Fred Baker and Paula Abbati;

Ward 2 - 191 Prospect St.,  Ron and Carolyn Steeves;

Ward 3 - 158 Hodge Ave.,  John and Linda Gentile;

Ward 4 - 11 May St.,  Rob Librandi;

Ward 5 - 209 Wakelee Ave.,  John and MaryAnne Checkley;

Ward 6  - 48 Highland Ave., Bill Webster;

Ward 7 - 7 Birchwood Drive, Bob Meyernick.

The city-wide winner for "bragging rights" is in Ward 2, 191 Prospect St.
"We hope that each year the contest will grow larger and larger with more homes entering," Gibson said. "A red bow has been placed at each winning home."

Gibson said the first "Deck your Firehouse" Contest resulted in a tie for "bragging rights" between Charters Hose Company 4 and Hilltop Hose Company 5.

Charters Hose Company 5 firehouse, 4 Murray St.

Hilltop Hose Company 5 firehouse, 80 Pulaski Highway

Photos contributed by Seth Gibson

The public is invited to the Board of Aldermen meeting at 7 pm Jan. 8 at City Hall for the presentation of a small token of appreciation to the winners, Gibson said.

As an aside, I plan to take a drive around to see the creative decorating - especially since we don't have any decorations in front of our Ansonia home! 
But I suppose I still have time to get into the Yuletide spirit. 

Stay tuned for photos of the other winning decorations.

Valley residents making the season bright

On Thursday I covered two heartwarming stories in Ansonia that underscore the true meaning of the Yuletide season.

Mekenzie Revere of Ansonia

At Assumption School an adorable kindergartner, Mekenzie Revere of Ansonia, who is turning six years old today, is showing us all that she has already learned the true meaning of the season. She was recently hospitalized and she is thinking of other children in the hospital at this time of year and giving to them.

Who doesn't like snowmen?

At Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, I attended the fourth annual holiday dinner for senior citizens and clients of area nonprofits.

O'Brien math teacher Nancy Iannuzzi created these snowman ornaments for the Christmas tree in the school cafeteria. They were given out to more than 80 party guests.

O'Brien social studies teacher Jim Marrone helps Christy Petion, 4, choose an ornament from the tree at the party Thursday.

Stay tuned to the paper for a story about the festivities.

Just for fun ~ Yuletide edition

Dear Readers,
 

1) What is your favorite Christmas song?



2) What is your favorite Christmas carol?



Please leave replies in the comment section.  I'll be interested to see your responses.  

Thanks for playing!


I'll post mine at a later date. Ho, ho, ho.