MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Merry Christmas to our St. Al family and friends,
This year Christmas is different but there are so many things that, for me, still feel the same. Christmas music has always been a dear part of the season for me and my family. Whether it was singing in the church and school choirs, playing records as we put up our decorations, or playing my ukulele for my husband, music has been part of each holiday season. Music speaks to our souls, serves as the background to our celebrations, and allows us to express what we cannot get out in words.
It was this Christmas music love that led to my love of Andy Williams. While I always say he is a source of year-round enjoyment, it is his Christmas music that speaks to so many. Songs like “Bells of St. Mary’s”, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, and Sleigh Ride” scream Christmas cheer to me. Being the big fan that I am, I was surprised to discover one new (to me) favorite about five or six years ago, “Christmas is a Feeling in Your Heart”. This song captures the meaning of this beautiful season and warms the heart the way any great Christmas song can.
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