25 Carols of Christmas: No. 17

By this time, I’ve made a fair amount of progress in decorating the house for Christmas. Our main tree (a noble fir from Oregon) is up, with lights and ornaments in place. A smaller advent tree (our “Jesus and Me Tree,” which I’ll write about soon) is under way. The nativity scene is displayed on atop the piano. And a big red felt ribbon adorns our front door. But there’s plenty left to do, and I sense I am running out of time! Must hang the stockings soon—and, if I can manage it, actually make Keillor’s stocking. (Having just turned 2, I think he might notice this year if there isn’t one for him!) So the song I’ve selected for today—Deck the Halls from the CD Swingin’ Christmas, featuring Rex Allen’s Swing Express—is intended to get me moving on what remains to be done. Hope it helps you tackle the rest of your holiday tasks, too!

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