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Dec 19, 2016

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There are many Christmas albums out there but the best yet has to be Michael Buble's album, Christmas. The album brings together old songs from the past and even some newer ones with little tweaks that make it just right for the holiday season. Here are a few songs from the album and my reasons on why they make the album so wonderful.

1. Blue Christmas - Originally sang by Elvis Presley, Michael Buble artfully combines some of the original style of the song with a gorgeous bluesy jazz sound. He keeps the spirit of Elvis alive in this wonderful adaptation of the song.

2. It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas - The very beginning of the song sets the mood with the sounds of magical winter wonder and it continues throughout the piece. The song really brings through the child in yourself full of amazement.

3. All I Want For Christmas Is You - This one might cause me some wars but I have to add it. A lot of people love the original version by Mariah Carey but I love this one way better. It is a whole lot simpler than the Mariah Carey version. No extra riffs. No really high notes. Just plain and simple. Michael Buble makes it where the song is sweet and romantic with a note of longing for that one special person. It is a well executed version of a very popular Christmas pop tune.

4. Ave Maria - I may not know the history of the song or very many versions of other people singing this tune, but the sheer delicateness of the piece brings joy to my ears. The simpleness of a harp playing in the back when Michael Buble starts singing brings such beauty to the piece. Just to add a little nerdiness, his articulation of the latin words are ,for the most part, pretty crisp and clean. The song almost brings in the medieval or renaissance vibe to where I can imagine myself sitting in a cathedral listening to it being sung live.

5. Cold December Night - This one is my ultimate favorite from the entire album. This song is the song to fall in love to. With a upbeat yet calm tempo, you can imagine being close to someone that you have been wanting to see or be with it. Finally getting that kiss you have been waiting for forever. I wish I could explain how it makes me feel in words but it is so hard. It is practically a romantics perfect song for the Christmas season to fall in love to.

This album is everything a person needs for the Christmas season. Classy updates of older songs to songs that are perfect to fall in love to. If you have not listened to this album, go do it NOW. Fall in love and in magical wonder all over again.

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!