Holiday Tune #7: Bing Crosby ~ White Christmas

The All-Time Best Christmas Song EVER!!!

My understanding of its origin is that the writer was from New England (the Northeastern area of USA), where he grew up accustomed to snow at Christmas time. For some reason (I believe it was job-related) he found himself stuck in California over the holiday season. He just couldn't get into the mood, though, without the falling of snow as Christmas approached. I always think of this story when I hear this song. I don't remember all of the details, but the above is enough to make me all fuzzy and warm inside. So, as much as you may be freezing over the holiday season, remember that it could be worse - you could be in sunny California! ;-)