It's Christmas (almost)

The 1st of December has been and gone which means we are now well on the way to Christmas! I love Christmas and essential to my festive overload is Christmas music. This is my all time favorite Christmas CD,  Snowed In by Hanson.  It is cheerful, cheesy and yes Mr P hates it. However he does kindly put up with it because he knows I love it so much. This year I even had the joy of listening to it while putting up the Christmas tree.  It is perfect for a family as it is written by kids for kids. I love it and know I always will.

 

Believe it or not this picture is in focus, the album cover is designed that way.

(It took me a few photos to figure that out haha!) 

I was given this album on Christmas Day 1997 by my late Grandad Charlie. Due to his own love of music we were always advised to send any musical gift requests his way. If I remember correctly I placed this request very late in the month of December after seeing it advertised in a magazine. I really shouldn't have got it at such a late date but I was truly spoiled that year. I can honestly say I have listened to it every year since then and it has become my strongest connection to my Grandad whom I miss dearly. I am thrilled that I still have the original CD, case and cover he gave me and it remains as good as new.  It goes to show that sometimes its the smallest gifts that hold the strongest memories. I'm sure of all the gifts he gave me over the years he never expected it to be this last minute CD that I would hold so dear.