This week Awesome Stories brings you a celebration of Christmas music, including the classics, new favorites, and the many benefits of music.
The Benefits of Music
Music has always served to sooth my soul. Listening to music, I can boost my mood, revisit wonderful memories or revel in joyful feelings. Thankfully, no ghosts of Christmas past have visited this year. ๐ Research shows that music has many benefits, including boosting our memory, emotional state, learning, and much more. According to Daniel Levitin, a neuroscientist and composer, the brainโs emotional, language and memory centers are connected while listening to music. Additional research shows that playing music lights up more areas of our brain than any other activity. Play that funky music and enjoy some Holiday Cheer!
Three Hours of Christmas Favorites
Michaelย Buble Christmas Collection
Top 100 Christmas Songs
Pentatonix Christmas Collection
May your heart be filled with the sounds of joyful music. Merry Christmas!ย ๐๐ ๐ผ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐
Merry Christmas, Brad! To you and those who mean the most to you
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Thank you for brightening my day and world Annette. Merry Christmas to you! ๐๐
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Merry Christmas to you, Brad! I just received my own Christmas gift in the form of music and family time last night. Partaking in our monthly family dining adventure at Disney, German cuisine was on the agenda last night at the Biergarten restaurant in Epcot. That was followed by a wonderful musical rendition of the Christmas story presented by the Candlelight Processional event, and topped off with a special holiday edition of the Illuminations fireworks show that was breathtaking, both literally and metaphorically. We didn’t come home with the Elsa ornament we were hoping for, but we did manage a few good family selfies and a host of memories that will last a lifetime ๐ May the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season fill you with joy, my friend ๐
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Thank you Dave. That sounds like a delightful way to celebrate Christmas and create fun and loving family memories. Thankfully I have some of those memories stored away to treasure in these quiet years. And I’m grateful for my online friends. Merry Christmas to you and yours! ๐๐
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such happy holiday
sounds of heart’s memory ๐
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Thanks David. I hope your heart sings with the sounds of music. XD
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Great collection! Thanks!
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Thanks Claire. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! ๐๐
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Merry Christmas
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Thanks Lee. Merry, Merry! ๐๐
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Merry Christmas, Brad!!! I haven’t seen you around lately and it really is good to see you. May you and your Loved Ones have the best Christmas this year!!! Bless you! โค
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Yes, I’ve been MIA on many blogs! Thanks so much for visiting and sharing your blessings Amy. I love your photography even if I don’t visit often. Merry Christmas to you and yours! โค
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That was fun.In addition to the psychological benefits, music is magic! ๐ Especially Christmas music!
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Agreed JoAnna! I love listening to Christmas music! Merry Merry! ๐๐ ๐ผ
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I really love the Pentatonix group – incredible voices and a cappella sounds! I heard them for the first time when they sang L. Cohen’s Hallelujah.
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Me too. I love their voices and harmonies. soul soothing sounds! ๐
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Thank you for these Brad. Music seems to me at the heart of the season, expressing so much so beautifully. Perhaps we should listen to these songs whenever we feel the need, no matter what time of the year, so that we can bask in the memories they bring back. Hope you’re enjoying a Merry Christmas!
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Thanks Margaret. My Christmas was filled with music, food and fun. I agree about using music anytime we want to boost good feelings or memories. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Merry Christmas, my friend! I hope your day was filled with love and peace, Brad!
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Thank you Lorrie. Yes, it was a peaceful day with food and friends. May the spirit of Christmas fill your heart. โ๏ธ๐ Hugs and blessings!
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All these videos are great. I’m listening to the Pentatonix one as I type this – I love a cappella. I hope you’ve had a great holiday season so far. ๐ Sorry I’m a little late in getting here – it’s been a busy few days with family and holiday, as I’m sure you can relate. Hehe. But so glad for you and for your blog here and sending you wishes for a fantastic week!
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No worries Cynthia. I know you’ve been busy with all your holiday rituals! Thanks for stopping by and spreading a little light in my corner of the world. May we bring more love and peace to the world.
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