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December 4: My Favorite Things

04 Dec 2024

Today, I'm excited to share a selection of my favorite things with you, as each one brings a little happiness into my life. I hope they bring you joy as well!

One lucky winner will receive a holiday SWIG cup, an assortment of silicone cords, and a Provisional Cast On home-learning kit which includes instructions for the amazing stranded cast on, so you can add it to your list of favorite things too. Watch the video to learn how you can enter for a chance to win!

Yay Betty S! You’re the lucky winner.

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l
05 Dec 2024
Linda W.
I didn't know Johnny Mathis had included "My Favorite Things" in a holiday album! Even so, it's definitely a show tune.

My favorite holiday song is probably Johnny Mathis' recording of "I'll Be Home for Christmas." I go home in the summer for a long visit rather than traveling for Christmas, so this song will usually bring me to sentimental tears.
e
05 Dec 2024
Elly
Show tune! My family actually knows the original family for a few generations now. It’s always fun to remember that when I watch!
m
05 Dec 2024
Mary Weeter
I’m siding with you Keely…Not a Christmas song but definitely a show tune!
b
05 Dec 2024
Betty S
Not a Christmas movie, but I'd likely choose it to watch between Christmas & New Year's.
a
05 Dec 2024
Amy Otto
Christmasy Showtune!
j
05 Dec 2024
Judy Smith
It is a show tune.
m
05 Dec 2024
Michelle E
It’s a show tune in my book!
l
05 Dec 2024
Lesley Rodgers
Not a Christmas song!
j
05 Dec 2024
Joan Ferrell
Definitely a show tune! You have to look at the HISTORY! Just because Johnny Mathis grabbed it for a Christmas album doesn’t change the origin story for the song.
By the way, I especially love the braided velvet headbands. Also, I never thought of some of those uses for the cords. Now I need some!
r
05 Dec 2024
Rebecca
Definitely not a Christmas song!
d
05 Dec 2024
Debbie Hersh
I think of it as a show tune even though it is primarily played at Christmas. Great list of favorites by the way.
c
05 Dec 2024
Courtney
I’m siding with Keith on this one. Christmas song
k
04 Dec 2024
Kathy Plummer
I think it works either way but probably would consider it a show tune.
m
04 Dec 2024
Machelle
Show tune but, it makes me think of Christmas because we hear it so often during the holiday season.
b
04 Dec 2024
Beth S
Definitely a show tune, but I love it any time of year.
j
04 Dec 2024
Jennifer Elkhair
Show tune all the way! Doesn't she sing it during a Summer thunderstorm?!
e
04 Dec 2024
Ellen McKenzie
Show tune but what better time than Christmas to be reminded of our favorite things!
k
04 Dec 2024
Kathy
Definitely a show tune!
a
04 Dec 2024
Amber K
Show tune! I love this video and all your favorite things! I wish I was closer and could visit this store every day!!
p
04 Dec 2024
Phyllis Lee Murphy
I’m also a Sound of Music girl and would definitely classify “My Favorite Things “ as a show tune.
k
04 Dec 2024
Kelly R
I love the Sound of Music, which typically airs on TV during Christmas time, so I make that connection! Favorite things.... family, love, light.... the celebration of the birth of our Savior!
d
04 Dec 2024
Dawn K
My Favorite Things, I think of it as show tune. In our family the debate is over 'regular chips' are they tortilla chips or potato chips?
n
04 Dec 2024
Nyree
Show tune!
r
04 Dec 2024
Renee Zinck
The song is a show tune, but one we hear a lot at Christmas time.
t
04 Dec 2024
Tabitha H
I suppose it can be interpreted as a Christmas song, as it's almost a Christmas list, but it only takes a superficial analysis of the lyrics to stop seeing it as a Christmas song. The only phrase in it that may point to Christmas is "brown paper packages tied up with string," but that can refer to birthday presents, or, back in the day, it meant someone had gone shopping or received something in the mail. Both activities can happen throughout the year. The actual gist of the song, supported by the midnight thunderstorm scene in Sound of Music, is an instruction on how to stay positive when your situation begs to drag you down, which is more of a general message used any time of year, and may only fit Christmastime if someone has had a sad association with Christmas.
l
04 Dec 2024
Laura
show tune but also fun at CHRISTMAS-love the new cast on!
m
04 Dec 2024
Marilee Camerer
“My Favorite Things” is a show tune but there is nothing wrong with singing it at Christmas-time!!
j
04 Dec 2024
Judy satterfield
It is a
Christmas song because we had the Johnny Mathis album and where I grew up we did not know much about Broadway. Love the mugs.







broadway
d
04 Dec 2024
Debbie Walker
Show tune
d
04 Dec 2024
Debi Putze
Show tune but great anytime
j
04 Dec 2024
Julie Slaughter
I consider show tune. It's a great song all year long.
s
04 Dec 2024
Stephenia
A showtune!
j
04 Dec 2024
Joy W
My Favorite Things is NOT a holiday song. It is used to fill a blank spot in holiday albums, but does not mention holidays anywhere in the lyrics nor feature during a holiday scene in The Sound of Music. I have OPINIONS about this.
a
04 Dec 2024
Anita Roesler
I will listen to it year round but I think it might be a Christmas song. Which ever, I like it. I’m interested in the cast on you were referencing too.
a
04 Dec 2024
Arletta Thompson
I look at the song both ways. It can fit in either category for me. I collect Christmas music every year. I'm seeing that song more and more in the Christmas genre.
d
04 Dec 2024
Destiny Cue
Definitely a show tune! Merry Christmas
j
04 Dec 2024
Jennifer Walker
Definitely a show tune! But I love the “Christmas” versions as well!
t
04 Dec 2024
Tammy Adamson
Definitely a show tune! One of my favorite songs in the Sound of Music (and to sing with my mom), but now I’m going to have to listen to Johnny Mathis’ version. One of my favorite things you introduced a few years back around Christmas were the Humbug Candies…I just bought myself a package the other day.
a
04 Dec 2024
Ana Johnson
Oh, for me, definitely is a Christmas tune. And is my favorite. However, somehow, it always makes me tear up a little. That cord is really cool!
g
04 Dec 2024
Gwen
One of my favorite songs. Definitely Sound of Music!
m
04 Dec 2024
Melissa S
I do not categorize it as a Christmas tune. I wrap my packages in brown paper year round. I always think of The Sound of Music when I hear that song.
s
04 Dec 2024
Shirley G
The song is a show tune from ‘Sound of Music’!
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