Last year, I wrote about the Andrea Bocelli CD that I absolutely love.  This year, I somehow was lacking Christmas cheer even though I had my music. My decorations were up.. and we even got a tree this year.  However, in my procrastination to put up the tree by the time I went to the store to buy my ornaments and lights, there wasn’t much left.  It looks nice but also plain.  I couldn’t find enough white lights and I didn’t want multi-colored lights.  So, maybe that’s why I’m feeling less Christmasy this year.

I should be excited.. it’s Valentina’s 1st Christmas!  She’s got plenty of gifts under the tree.. but I still wasn’t ready.  Then… something hit me.  I hadn’t followed my own tradition.  Whenever I decorate my tree, I ALWAYS play Brenda Lee and sing along.  This year, I decorated in silence (Valentina was sleeping and I was trying to be quiet).  So, now I’ve been making sure to Rock around my Christmas Tree every chance I get but I wanted an extra boost of Christmas glee.

A few days ago, a friend of mine posted on Facebook that she had bought the Glee Christmas Album.  Now, I am a HUGE Glee fan but I wasn’t too sure about buying the Christmas Album.  I had heard the songs when it was released but didn’t buy it.  This time around, I bought it anyway and I’m glad I did.  It was just what I needed.  Instant Holiday Cheer!  I love how they take classics and make them great again. (or in some cases, even better than the original).