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10 Great Acapella Christmas Pieces
- Riu Chiu by The Monkees
- Comfort and Joy by Simon & Garfunkel
- Gaudete by Steeleye Span
- Bright Morning Star by Steeleye Span
- Joy to the World by The Roches
- The First Nowell by The Roches
- Hark Hark What News by Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band
- Es ist ein Ros entsprungen by The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford
- The Coventry Carol by The Sixteen
- O Magnum Mysterium by The Westminster Cathedral Choir
If on a winter's night ... by Sting
If on a Winter's Night... is a studio album from Sting. The album is a collection of Christmas and winter-themed songs mostly written by others, including folk songs, madrigals and religious hymns from past centuries. Dozens of musicians appear on the album in various configurations, including jazz, folk and classical players.
It was released in most countries in October and November 2009. The album was released in several formats (vinyl, CD, a limited edition CD and a making-of DVD - The Genesis of 'If on a Winter's Night...' in Six Chapters in hardback book packaging, an Amazon exclusive version, as well as various import editions; of note is the Japanese edition). The limited edition and Amazon exclusive both include bonus songs; the Japanese edition include them as well but adds "The Coventry Carol." The album includes a reworking of "The Hounds of Winter" from his album Mercury Falling. The title of the album is based on the novel If on a winter's night a traveller by Italo Calvino.
Cry Of A Tiny Baby by Bruce Cockburn
I don't know if Bruce has every detail right here but it is a thought provoking and enjoyable piece.
Walter Moras 01
Walter Moras (1856-1925) was a German landscape painter who specialised to some extent in winter scenes. This is one of sledding on a sunny afternoon.
Seasonal Quiz 10 (Very easy)
1. In the UK when is boxing day?
A The day before Xmas B The day after Xmas C December 6
2. What type of unique musical comedy is performed at Christmas time in the UK?
A Pantomime B Farce C Revue
3. Who is the red-nosed reindeer?
A Donner B Blitzen C Rudolph
4. According to the tradition, what are you supposed to do under the mistletoe?
A Shake hands B Smile C Kiss
5. According to the famous Christmas song, how many days of Christmas are there?
A 10 B 12 C 24
6. In which city can you see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree?
A UK B USA C Saudi Arabia
7. Which UK festive table decorations contain a joke and a small gift?
A Stocking B Centre piece C Cracker
8. Which sort of calendar is for counting the days in anticipation of Christmas?
A Advent Calendar B Advert Calendar C Vegetable Colander
9. Which ballet is particularly popular during the Christmas season?
A The nutcracker B Romeo and Juliet C Swan Lake
10. Who wouldn’t you find in a nativity scene?
A Mary B Joseph C Paul
11. At what time is The Queen’s/King's Christmas Message broadcast in the UK on Christmas day?
A Noon B 3 pm C 5 pm
12. Which country gives to England the Christmas tree that will is placed in Trafalgar Square in London?
A Sweden B USA C Norway
13. How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
A Joyeux Noël B Feliz Navidad C Buon Natale
14. The actor Will Ferrell took the title part in which Xmas film?
A Elf B Santa Caus the Movie C Arthur Christmas
15. Which 1946 Frank Capra film is considered to be one of the best Christmas movies of all time?
A Elf B The Santa clause C It's a wonderful life
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The Raampoortje in Amsterdam Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk 1809
The 18th-century Raampoortje was part of Amsterdam’s city rampart near the Bloemgracht. The small gate gave access to the bleaching fields outside the city wall, where dyed cloth was laid out to dry on wooden frames, from which the Raampoortje (Frame Gate) got its name. Here we look from the bleaching fields past the houses on the Bloemgracht towards the cold and wintry city. The Westertoren rises in the distance. The gate was demolished in 1846.
Hunters in the snow Bruegel the elder 1565
The Hunters in the Snow, also known as The Return of the Hunters, is an oil-on-wood painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The Northern Renaissance work is one of a series of works, five of which still survive, that depict different times of the year.
Lost Detective Novel Republished
I like to read a bit of fiction at Christmas and so when I saw this in a book shop the other day I bought it. I hope it will be good. Originally published in 1948, it was somehow 'Lost'. It has now been republished with an attractive Christmassy cover. We'll see.
10 Advent Calendars Available Today
- Just pictures
- Chocolate
- Tea
- Coffee
- Wines
- Cheese
- Gemstones
- Garden seed pots
- Lego
- men's moisturiser
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