I thoroughly loved a couple of headlines I saw, this week, from The Babylon Bee. Actually I saw several. But these two tie in nicely with the Christmas Spirit song I’m sharing today. One headline said, “Hallmark Researchers Say They Are Close To Developing A Second Movie Plot.” Hilarious! And the other said, “Chris Tomlin Proud To Unveil Completely New And Original Christmas Song, Silent Night.”
If you don’t watch Hallmark, that first headline might not make sense. But the reason it’s funny is because of how predictable 99.99% of Hallmark’s movies are.
And if you’re not familiar with Chris Tomlin, you won’t understand the wry humor behind the headline. He’s a “Contemporary Christian” singer songwriter who remakes old standard hymns and Christian music. And some have said he “makes them his own.”
So, there you go. Just a little Christmas humor to kick off this special weekend. Now, enjoy my non-sappy, little message about getting rid of your inner Scrooge.
The Christmas Spirit Song
Didn’t wanna drive and look at no Christmas lights.
Didn’t wanna have to shovel no Christmas snow.
And I 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.
And 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.
Didn’t wanna eat no ham or no Christmas pie.
And I 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
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