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A World War 2 Christmas

Christmas songs written in the midst of WW2

Marissa Pietrowicz

Dec 12, 2016

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White Christmas (1942)

This beloved holiday classic was written by the talented, American song-writer Irving Berlin. It was first publically performed by Bing Crosby on Christmas day during an NBC radio show. The song reminisces Christmases of the past and the longing for the holiday to be the way that it once was. This song lead to a film of the same name in 1954, starring Bing Crosby himself, and, according to Guinness World Records, Bing Crosby's version is the best-selling single of all time - a title still held over 50 years later - and still remains one of the most popular renditions of the song to this day.

I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS

JUST LIKE THE ONES I USED TO KNOW

WHERE THE TREETOPS GLISTEN AND CHILDREN LISTEN

TO HEAR SLEIGH BELLS IN THE SNOW

I'll Be Home for Christmas (1943)

This melancholy tune was specifically written in honor of soldiers stationed overseas who wanted nothing more than to be home for the joyous holiday. The song is meant to sound like that of a letter written to a loved one and speaks of the longing to be home. The 'letter' ends with a promise that they will be home for Christmas if only in their hearts and minds. It was originated by Bing Crosby once again.

CHRISTMAS EVE WILL FIND ME

WHERE THE LOVE LIGHT GLEAMS

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (1944)

This holiday classic was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine. It was originated by the Hollywood legend Judy Garland in the 1944 movie musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Her character, Esther, sings this song to her youngest sister, Tootie, in light of Tootie realizing that this will be their last Christmas before moving to New York. The song speaks of a bittersweet holiday and reminds us to remain merry even in the midst of the difficulties but offers hope for the future. The song is one of the most played melodies during the holiday season and has received several lyrical changes over the years in an attempt to make it happier.

SOME DAY SOON WE ALL WILL BE TOGETHER

IF THE FATES ALLOW

UNTIL THEN, WE'LL HAVE TO MUDDLE THROUGH SOMEHOW

SO HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS NOW

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It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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