Felíz Navidad

Living just some 12 miles from the San Diego / Tijuana border, as we have for the past 30+ years, Mariachis are part of our culture. I adore living so close to Mexico. I love the people, the beauty and the culture. On a clear day we can see the mountains across the border and the Los Coronado Islands out off the Mexican coast, as well as the shimmering lights of Tijuana at night from our house.
Old Town San Diego, which was at one time the seat of the governor of this part of Mexico before this area became part of the United States, is a short half mile walk down the hill from our home. Old Town is one of the most visited state parks in California and is filled with Mexican food, culture and of corse Mariachis.
Therefore Fearsome has asked me to post this video to wish you a Merry Christmas filled with the rich culture of where we live and what we love.

The Mariachis – Felíz Navidad – 2019

In The Bleak Midwinter

Fearsome and I adore both the original BBC version of Ghosts as well as the American CBS version.
One of our favorite moments from both series is this one from BBC’s second season Christmas special. We find it very appropriate to welcome Winter Soltice 2024.
Happy Solstice.

BBC Ghosts cast – In The Bleak Midwinter – Season 2 Christmas Special Originally aired on BBC December 23, 2020

Step Into Christmas

Originally released on November 23, 1973, I do remember this song playing over my little transistor radio as well as on the AM radio in my mother’s 1967 Buick Electra 225. I loved it because it was fast, fun and about Christmas.  Fast forward to this 2024 Christmas season and Elton himself has re-released it in this (somewhat) updated video. Enjoy!

Elton John (lip synched by Cara) – Step Into Christmas – 2024 video update

The Christmas Song

Judy Garland’s famous Christmas special aired shortly before my entry onto this planet. As a child I adored the yearly Christmas specials and am sure I would have adored this one had I seen it, but then again if I had I’d be older than I already am. Thankfully I can watch it here on YouTube. Enjoy this clip, it’s truly a treasure.

Judy Garland & Mel Tormé – The Christmas Song – Aired December 22, 1963 on CBS