oh! ho! ho! the third. *updated*
Posted by oh amanda on November 19th, 2007 . Filed under: christmas, contest, holiday, me, oh ho ho .It’s Thanksgiving week! Can you believe it? It seems like every year when Thanksgiving comes Christmas is just days away. I’m sure the Christmas decorations in September help move the season right along, too. It seems like Thanksgiving has become the opening celebration for the Christmas season. And it’s probably apropos anyway–starting off the most selfish and materialistic time of year with a day of Thanksgiving.
This year Thanksgiving is going to be different (and fun) for me because some of my California family is coming to Atlanta! The last time we had Thanksgiving with any of them was 1977. The year I was born. So. Yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. Plus, my dad and his sister are kind of a mini Paula Deen and Emeril. So, it’s gonna be some good eating.
I’ve already decided that the weekend after Thanksgiving we’re getting a Christmas tree. Lydia will be in hog heaven seeing a real live “Kimas” tree in her own house. Last year we were in the process of moving and only had a mini tree and zero other decorations. So, this year will be like…uh, Christmas when we open up all our Christmas boxes. I will also break out the Christmas music ON Thanksgiving day. Les has been trying to listen to it already, but I won’t listen to it until Thanksgiving.
There is noting like Christmas music to get you in the Christmas spirit.
And that leads me to our contest and giveaway this week. CHRISTMAS MUSIC! I’m giving away TWO Christmas cds! (Please don’t tell my hubby, he’s already ticked I’m giving away so much stuff…he doesn’t get the blog thing…)
The first is When My Heart Finds Christmas by Harry Connick, Jr. Big Band/Jazz/Swing has always been a favorite of mine. (I think it started when I saw Jimmy Stewart in the Glenn Miller Story when I was little.) Plus, I kind of have a crush on Harry. (We’re on a first name basis, you know.) Les took me to his concert as a birthday gift once. I almost ran to the stage with all the other single girls. I just didn’t think that would have been very nice since I came with my husband.
Anywhoooo.
I love this CD. And it’s got the song “It Must Have Been Old Santa Claus” which says “Happy Ho Ho Ho Ho to You” in the chorus. You can pretend it says Happy OH ho ho…”
I’m starting to ramble. See what Harry does to me?
The second CD is an instrumental, Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi. It’s the music from the famous Charlie Brown Christmas special. You always need a good instrumental. And this one is beautiful. If I only had one Christmas cd to listen to, it would be this one.
So, how do you win?
Well, I know you’re having a busy week with cooking and relatives and all that. So, I figure you’ll be a little low on blog fodder. So, write a post on your very own blog about what puts you in the Christmas spirit. What gets you ready for Christmas? What ushers in the holiday for you? Or something like that. Link back to me in that post and sign the Mr. Linky with your permalink!
I’m letting this contest run until Sunday, the 25th. I’ll pick TWO winners (one cd each) and you’ll be able to get in the mood for Christmas, too!
Happy oh! ho! ho! to you!
***updated***Hey, if you already have these cd’s still enter! I’ll send you one of my other faves or something–we’ll work it out!
November 19th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Sounds like fun! What a great giveaway.
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November 19th, 2007 at 11:51 am
I love Christmas music! I have already listened to some on the internet while I’ve been at work, but that’s all. I don’t have a set rule about when I’ll begin listening to it. I just decide from year to year how I’m feeling.
I’ll get right on that blog this week. You’re helping me get focused. That’s so helpful!
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November 19th, 2007 at 11:54 am
Oh, oh, I want in on this one! But, I’ll have to wait until Friday to put my post up.
I can’t do it before Thanksgiving.
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November 19th, 2007 at 11:57 am
mmmm – you KNOW I love me some Harry! I have been able to see him in concert 3 times – best ever was at Red Rocks in Colorado… even in the rain! mmmm… I love both of Harry’s Christmas CDs – do you have his 2nd one? I forget what it’s called (bad Harry fan!) but it’s a good one too!
I’ll post soon, and let you know! If I don’t get to it before Thursday, here’s wishing you a happy Turkey day!!!!
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November 19th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
I have that Harry Christams cd…..it’s the best! (and LOVE the ‘ho ho ho’ song the best!) I’ll be busting it out this week, can’t wait!
We have a guy that leads worship at our church on occasion and he has a bluesy/jazzy sound, and best of all he sounds like Harry! (my husband does not agree, but phooey on him!) I love those Sundays when ‘Harry’ leads worship. In fact, yesterday was one of those days! The guy has two cds too, I picked one up yesterday after church….now I’m worshiping in my truck with ‘Harry’!
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November 19th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
GIve me a few minutes and I will put a post up. By the way. . Youve been tagged. Check out my other post for today!!! I love Christmas music!!
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November 19th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Great contest… Who doesn’t love Christmas music and those are both two of my favorite cds!
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November 19th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
I’d love either of them! I have a different Harry Christmas cd, so I’d love to have that one. I could play them in my classroom too!
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November 19th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
Sounds like you are in for a very tasty Holiday! Hope it’s a blessed one!
I’d love the Charlie Brown CD…it sounds lovely.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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November 19th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
[...] Amanda, is hosting a few contests this holiday season. Right now, she’s giving away 2 Christmas CDs. Check it out and you might win! [...]
November 19th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
oh I LOVE listening to Christmas Music!!!
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November 20th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Fun stuff, Amanda! Your contest is mentioned at the end of my post:
http://sweetmummy.lifewithchrist.org/permalink/36830.html#OhAmanda
Have a lok! tee hee hee!
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November 20th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I am a huge Harry fan too!!! I have his Christmas CD’s, so I’d love to have the instrumental. But you know, I’m not picky!
I also am giving a CD away in my post!
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November 20th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Amanda, this is a neat idea. Don’t enter me in the contest as I already have these, but I enjoyed blogging about what gets me in the spirit. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Melissa
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November 20th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Alright…I’m not having much luck here! I wanna win
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November 20th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Blogged ya: http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/11/tuesday-edition-of-contests-galore_20.html
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November 21st, 2007 at 12:31 am
Hey Amanda, I just couldn’t resist (you know what I’m talking about, right?). I think it’s ‘our thing’ now, you know! BUT, I’m being honest when I sing your praises… it’s not JUST flattery!
I’m pondering my thoughts for perhaps a series of Christmas posts based on this topic you brought up for me. Fun, eh?
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November 21st, 2007 at 7:41 am
I posted! AND I mentioned Harry!!! hee hee…
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November 21st, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Harry. I linked to ya!
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November 21st, 2007 at 11:20 pm
I’m going to link up Friday too Amanda!
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November 22nd, 2007 at 12:07 am
Great contest!
I blogged you at http://qtpies7-goodstuff.blogspot.com/2007/11/wednesday-contests.html and I will add you to momsblogging.com tonight.
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November 22nd, 2007 at 12:16 am
[...] OhAmanda.com is getting in the Christmas spirit as she prepares for a big Thanksgiving with family and she wants to spread Christmas cheer. She is offering an opportunity to win one of two Christmas CDs and all she wants in exchange is for you to share what gets you in the Christmas mood. Seeing all the Christmas lights, going shopping, and drinking lots of spiced cider gets me in the mood! Ends November 25. [...]
November 23rd, 2007 at 1:52 pm
I love Christmas music! I hope I win. It doesn’t matter which CD however I do like Harry.
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November 24th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Love Love Love Christmas music! Wouldn’t mind winning either CD, although I do have a soft spot for Harry
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November 24th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
count me in!
Daddy’s home and NOT DEPLOYED this year! That alone is the #1 reason to be in the Christmas mood
http://calimckoys.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-gets-me-into-christmas-mood.html
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November 24th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
What a fun giveaway.
I also enjoyed the blogging topic. 
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November 25th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Fun giveaway! Christmas music is at the top of my list. Shhh..don’t tell anyone but I have been listening to Christmas cd’s since Halloween!
*smiles*
Kim
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November 26th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Fun!!! But I have to tell you, Target has a NEW Harry Connick Jr. CD. It’s great, almost as good as the one you have listed here.
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