The Christmas hustle was revved up to a full bustle, here in the hometown, this past weekend. And the Funderburks felt it more than usual because we had to pick up some essentials for our business and almost got stuck in a shopping center’s parking lot. The worst part was that we hadn’t brought food for an extended stay. Yikes!
But the Christmas hustle didn’t dampen our dogged determination.
We just kept making right-hand turns till one of them took us out of the parking lot and back down the road. Yes, that works. Even during the Christmas hustle.
Anyway…
I only brought it up because of how old-fashioned we are in the FundyHaus. We still dream of a white Christmas. We like to drive around in the evenings, during the week or two before the big day, and look at all the sparkly lights. And we enjoy the traditional holiday foods, movies, and music.
We are definitely NOT humbug about it all.
But, a few years ago, I wrote a song about a guy who was definitely NOT in the spirit of the season. And in the song he talks about why he felt what he felt. So, the song has kind’ve a Scrooge awakening feel to it. Since I share my original holiday songs this time of year, today’s offering is…
The Christmas Spirit
Didn’t wanna drive and look at no Christmas lights.
And I didn’t wanna have to shovel no Christmas snow.
Didn’t wanna scream out loud in the middle of a Christmas crowd.
Didn’t wanna have to say why I wouldn’t go.
And I didn’t wanna sing no sappy little Christmas songs.
Didn’t wanna see no perky little Christmas kid.
Didn’t wanna shop at no mall or spend any money at all.
No, I Didn’t wanna leave my house, but I’m glad I did.
‘Cause I could see it…I could hear it…
I could feel the Christmas Spirit.
Every moment…every minute…
I was thankful I was in it.
Now I savor every second when I’m near it…the Christmas Spirit.
Didn’t wanna get up early on Christmas day.
And I Didn’t wanna eat no ham or no Christmas pie.
Didn’t wanna have to get dressed for any sort of Christmas guest.
Didn’t wanna smile, but I changed, and here is why…
‘Cause I could see it…I could hear it.
I could feel the Christmas Spirit.
Every moment…every minute…
I was thankful I was in it.
Now I savor every second when I’m near it…the Christmas Spirit.
© 2011 Tony Funderburk
If you haven’t heard the song, it’s on more than one of FunderCast podcast episodes. And it’s on YouTube.
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