Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Artist: Brenda Lee
Nominated by: Kara Cordell, Marketing & PR Manager
“Can’t you just picture the party in the McCallister house as Kevin temporarily fends off Harry and Marv? Also, it’s completely impossible not to sing along when this one comes on.”
Hallelujah Chorus
Performed by: Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Nominated by: Catherine Hartel, Donation Coordinator
“I was living in Colorado, working as a veterinary technician in an emergency clinic. After getting off shift Christmas Eve, I drove by Bethany Lutheran Church, and thought I could sneak in the back (and hide the wrinkled, sweaty scrubs I was still wearing). Yep, I was wrong. The ushers led me to a seat in the second row. I shouldn’t have worried as no one seemed to mind or notice. The night was perfect. Then the church choir began singing the Hallelujah Chorus. I can still shut my eyes and remember that feeling of oneness, serenity….peace. That night was 27 years ago and I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.”
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Artists: Nat King Cole & Dean Martin
Nominated by: Nina Leckron, Clinical Quality Specialist
“It reminds me of my grandparents. Every year growing up my siblings and I helped them put up and decorate their Christmas tree, and we’d listen to Christmas music that included a ton of Dean Martin because they loved the crooners. I also really appreciate that the song isn’t religious, for those of us who aren’t Christian but still wish to participate in winter holiday festivities and are maybe secretly celebrating Festivus or Solstice instead.”
