Track 07: Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song

Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” creates the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the holiday. Here are some recommendations that might help make Christmas even cozier.

Recommendations for Christmas Day

CANDLES

I have a weakness for candles that smell good.  I love burning candles throughout the house.  My favorite scents come from Bath and Body Works. (Yes, I look forward to candle day and mark it on my calendar.)  Tis the Season has the classic smell of Christmas and is on the spicier end of things. Frosted Cranberry has a sweeter, fruity scent (probably that of cranberries…I know).  Also I could just be imagining it but there’s this distinct sort of bitter undertone to the White Barn Frosted Cranberry that I smell when I burn it.  Because of that, I prefer the one marketed under Bath and Body Works.  But, again, I could just be imagining the whole thing. 

BOOKS

Drink

If you’re looking for something warm, please go for the classic hot chocolate.  On the other hand, if something cold is preferred, I encourage you to drink a spiced chai tea.  Yup, that’s what I said.  The first time I tried it, all I could think was, “I’m drinking Christmas.”  My cousin was confused until she tried it, and she went, “Oh…” I drink this year round.  One day, I’ll learn to make my own.  But for now, I use Oregon Chai’s Spiced Chai Tea Latte Concentrate Mix (because that’s the one that’s easiest to for me to find) and mix it with half-and-half.  The directions say it should be mixed in equal parts but I just mix it to my liking–a bit more concentrated so there’s more Christmas in it. 

Now, grab a blanket and your favorite snack! Sit by the fireplace…or switch on the one from Netflix (I sometimes do this in my office). I won’t be posting on the 25th because I’ll likely be doing all the above.  While I am Christmas centric, I know different holidays are celebrated around this time as well…so happy holidays!

Have you tried or read any of these? I’d love to know your thoughts! What are you favorite things for the holidays? Is there a certain drink you recommend or a book? Please feel free to share below.

CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST 2020
01 Wham! – Last Christmas
02 Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby
03 Katy Perry – Cozy Little Christmas
04 Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas is You
05 Michael Buble – Blue Christmas
06 Goo Goo Dolls – This is Christmas
07 Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)

Bonus:
Ambiance with music, with music here too, and now without music.