BadBones: Singing Christmas carols

I live out in the country and there is not a lot of Trick or Treaters that come around my house during Halloween, nor is there much traffic or many people walking the streets. I don't know how many of you get a chance to do something for others and I don't know if the Spirit of Christmas is with us anymore. See, I was just wondering how many people grab their family and friends, make a list, print them out and then actually go out to sing Christmas Carol's?

I look back at the years and remember going door to door and seeing the faces of people as they opened their doors and saw us standing together singing simple songs such as Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, 12 Day's of Christmas or even one of my favorites, Santa Clause Is Coming To Town.

Now the way I look at it, if you are scared that someone will laugh at you for going out in the cold with a group of people holding typing paper and singing Christmas Carol's you're wrong. When you see the first smile you will be ready to head to the next home, business, church, nursing home or wherever there are people, so you can get to see that next smile. I promise it will happen! And you will feel so warm inside.

Now one excuse has been, "I Can't Sing A Note." Well, it's not a singing contest so don't worry you'll be a star and you will shine. It's not about being as one; it's a group and you'll be covered if you make a mistake. I've made plenty. And yet the smiles still remain even after a goof up. Why, you ask? It's the deed that makes the smile and the Holiday cheer just makes it that much better.

So go out and feel the true holiday spirit and enjoy a few smiles along the way. It's a tradition that needs to be reborn. The kids will love it too.

When was the last time you went out to sing Christmas Carols? Would you do it now if you had the chance? Let me know, maybe we can bring something together and make some smiles along the way.

Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Great Carol,

BadBones..................