A soft glow or sheen, or the property of something that gives it that soft glow. Often seen in early mornings or in the flickings of candlelight. Decidedly not a feature of Bethlehem stables, at least not 2,000 years ago.
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We had some technical difficulties Friday, so we'll run what we had planned for Friday as a bonus "Merry Christmas" below this. For today, our yearly tradition, the Silent monks performing the Halleljah chorus from Handel's Messiah:
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There are only a handful of Christmas records we enjoy at Dailies Central. It's not that the albums are bad; it's that most of them are forgettable and a commodity (especially awkward for a time when we celebrate gifts). But one of the albums that makes the rotation for us is the late Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' "It's a Holiday Soul Party."
The album is just a blast. Jones and the Dap-Kings play some standards, but their original songs are the life of the album. The entire album is straight-up fun, but the originals are interesting. For example, "Ain't No Chimney In The Projects" offers a brief but thoughtful nod to a less fortunate family celebrating the holiday:
And then there's the swinging, cheeky "Big Bulbs"—a perfect holiday dance tune for two (with fantastic harmonies to boot):
If you want a standard, try the most ridiculously upbeat version of "White Christmas" ever recorded:
"It's a Holiday Soul Party" probably can't be the only record in your rotation around Christmas, but a selection or two should be in there. You'll be dancing in no time...unless you're a Scrooge.