I don't know about you, but the holidays were just a little bit strange this year. We two friends, Ruth and Kathleen, have celebrated Christmas Eve together since around 1985. Even when Ruth was about to give birth, or when Kathleen's husband died a few days before Christmas.
And in 2020? Over Zoom. Just like so many other families and friends. Making the best of the situation.
In January, looking ahead at a long winter and who-knows-how-long before we could get together freely, we figured we had to do something different. So…..we decided that since Christmas is so much fun with all the lights, joy, and the spirit of giving, that we'd celebrate it every month during 2021. On the 25th. And, since we're us, we'd do it with music.
In the spirit of giving, we're sharing our monthly Christmas with you. And invite you to share too.
Each month on the 25th, we'll post a music video on YouTube. The song will be appropriate for the month. And, to make it even more fun, we're adding the chorus to the song “We Need a Little Christmas” at the end. In the style of the seasonal song.
Not only that, but we're featuring a charitable organization each month. So you can share in giving all year.
The links to each month's videos and charitable organizations will be below as we add them each month. Enjoy celebrating with us on the 25th. We even have a YouTube premiere at 8:30 pm Eastern Time. So we can celebrate together apart.
See you on the 25th!!
January
Video: In the Bleak Midwinter
CLiCK (commercially-licensed cooperative kitchen) is a business incubator and community center in Willimantic, CT. CLiCK runs a shared-use kitchen facility, where aspiring entrepreneurs can start small food businesses, opening up a path to economic development for the region.
February
Video: A Bushel and a Peck
My Sister's Place is committed to ending homelessness by empowering women, families and others in Greater Hartford to achieve independence and stability in their community by providing housing and supportive services.
March
Video: Danny Boy
Women’s Center of Eastern Connecticut is committed to empowering individuals to make informed choices regarding their pregnancy.
April
Video: It Might As Well Be Spring
Camp Care's mission is to help children and individuals with special needs reach their highest potential physical and cognitive function while enhancing self-esteem and emotional growth. Their flagship program is an indoor therapeutic horseback riding program. Check their website for more about what services Camp Care offers.
May
Video: First of May
The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Connecticut strives to be one of the leading presenters of the performing arts in the nation. The complex consists of a 2,300 seat auditorium, the 500 seat Harriet S. Jorgensen Theater and the Jorgensen Gallery. Located on the Storrs campus, Jorgensen is a vital component of the flagship public higher education institution in the state of Connecticut.
June
Video: June is Bustin' Out All Over
Oliver’s Pajama Project is the brainchild of Oliver Koenig-Paquin, an 8 year old whose dream is to make sure every boy and girl has a pair of new pajamas that keep them warm and cozy at night!
July
Video: Holiday Medley
CLiCK (commercially-licensed cooperative kitchen) is a business incubator and community center in Willimantic, CT. CLiCK runs a shared-use kitchen facility, where aspiring entrepreneurs can start small food businesses, opening up a path to economic development for the region.
August
Video: Summertime
My Sister's Place is committed to ending homelessness by empowering women, families and others in Greater Hartford to achieve independence and stability in their community by providing housing and supportive services.
September
Video: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Women’s Center of Eastern Connecticut is committed to empowering individuals to make informed choices regarding their pregnancy.
October
Video: Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Camp Care's mission is to help children and individuals with special needs reach their highest potential physical and cognitive function while enhancing self-esteem and emotional growth. Their flagship program is an indoor therapeutic horseback riding program. Check their website for more about what services Camp Care offers.
November
Video: Giving Thanks
The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Connecticut strives to be one of the leading presenters of the performing arts in the nation. The complex consists of a 2,300 seat auditorium, the 500 seat Harriet S. Jorgensen Theater and the Jorgensen Gallery. Located on the Storrs campus, Jorgensen is a vital component of the flagship public higher education institution in the state of Connecticut.
December
Video: Christmas Medley
Oliver’s Pajama Project is the brainchild of Oliver Koenig-Paquin, an 8 year old whose dream is to make sure every boy and girl has a pair of new pajamas that keep them warm and cozy at night!
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