New Music Monday: Old, Cool And Hot

My Monday people, what's up?! Christmas is getting closer and closer and chances are while you're out in the stores shopping for all those presents, you're hearing Christmas music. Well, if you're not tired of it yet, here's some more for you to listen to!



This song is from a movie called The Year Without A Santa Clause from the year 1974, and featured this song 'Snow Miser/Heat Miser'. It was based on two quarreling brothers who controlled the weather, and whether or not it would snow on Christmas or not. Snow Miser is voiced by Michael McKean, while Heat Miser is played by Mr. George S. Irving. I don't think it was played on radio, but it's a favorite in my house, and I hope you guys like it too!

Have a very Happy Christmas!

-Whitni

In 1647, English Puritans banned Christmas. It was widely disapproved of and it wasn't until 1681 that the ban was revoked. By 1820s, the holiday was dying out and writers set out to bring it back. In 1843 Charles Dickens wrote the classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Christmas trees gained popularity in Britain in early 19th century and in America in the 1820s. In 1822, Clement Clarke Moore wrote a poem called A Visit From St. Nicholas (also known by it's first line- Twas The Night Before Christmas). The poem popularized the idea of gift giving and therefore the controversy behind it. In 1875, Louis Prang introduced Christmas cards and, well, you know the rest. Happy holidays readers!

PS- Yes, I realize Blogger says this was published on Tuesday, but it wasn't. Blogger's acting all funny, so ignore that and enjoy your NMM for the week.

Love,
The SMP Mgmt