FINALLY! IT'S DECEMBER 1ST! God is good! Although Santa arrived at all our parades on Thanksgiving Day, for me December 1st marks the day that officially starts this glorious Christmas season. For anyone who watched (or was lucky enough to attend) the NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on NBC last night you saw such talented individuals perform around what is this years magnificent 74-foot Norway spruce, donated by a loving family in Mahopac, NY. This 75-year-old beautiful tree is decked with 30,000 multi-colored LED lights on five miles worth of wire. The incredible star that adorns the tippy top is crafted by none other than my favorite brand, Swarovski, with 25,000 crystals and one million facets, measuring 9.5 feet in diameter. If you have ever been to NYC's Rockefeller Center at Christmas time then you know how wonderfully magical it is. It's one of my most favorite places on earth! The scene goes something like this ~ a grand majestic tree dancing in sparkling lights, ice skaters twirling on their blades, the waft of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, shoppers hustling and bustling to find that perfect gift, the Radio City Rockettes high-kicking their way into your hearts, the Rock Center Cafe for when you get ravenously hungry, Saks Fifth Avenue with their adorable holiday window displays, trees adorned with snowflakes and twinkling lights from head-to-toe. I could go on and on, but you get the drift. The gorgeous Christmas Tree was officially lit last night and will stay lit until January 7, 2011. If you have the chance to visit, please do so, and even take a chance and hug the person next to you, I guarantee it'll be oh-so-magical!
For those of you that did catch the NBC show last night you saw the incomparable David Foster, one of my all time favorite musicians. As a record producer, composer, singer and songwriter he is mostly noted for discovering successful singers such as Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Buble and an incredible young girl named Charice. Charice did in fact perform at the Tree Lighting Ceremony last night with David Foster accompanying her on the piano; they performed one of my favorite Christmas songs entitled "My Grown Up Christmas List". It was absolutely spine tingling!
But....as that songs reminds us, at this holiday time we must NOT forget that there are wars still being fought in our world. Our military has been and continues to fight for our freedom. Families are still separated and will continue to be separated during this holiday season. Let us not forget their call to duty. Let us not forget to praise them and give them thanks. Here is a version of "My Grown Up Christmas List" dedicated to all the brave men and women who will be spending their holiday's away from their loved ones.
May God continue to bless you and keep you in His care.
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