Christmas at the Dulin Farm

Last Saturday we drove to Danny's parents' place in Tappahannock, VA to celebrate Christmas. It also happened to be Michael's 19th birthday. It was a smaller crowd than Thanksgiving, but it was still nice to see the family.

Every year, one of Danny's brothers (or he) is required to dress up as Santa and his son as the Elf. The costumes have been around for years --- made of felt and have never been washed so its the running joke. This year was Johnny's turn (2nd youngest) and his son little Johnny was the Elf.

We all sing some sort of Christmas carol and that is what "summons" Santa. Then each of us get to sit on Santa's lap as he hands out a gift to us (gifts are really from Danny's parents). Its always a good laugh.

HO HO HO, Green Giant! Uh, I mean Merry Christmas!

Johnny (Santa) and his youngest son, Dale.
Dale had no idea Daddy was Santa!

The first great-grandchild for Danny's parents: Kylie

There is always lots of food and people!

Cory (Danny's step son) and birthday man, Michael!

One more bad Christmas song

I forgot to include Stevie Nicks and her version of "Silent Night."
Eckkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And more ECCCKKKKKKKKKHHHH!!!

Top 10

I love Christmas music..... I DO. I promise. I love to start listening to it the day after Thanksgiving. But there are just some songs that should be banished from anyone's playlist and here is my top 10 Christmas songs that should be obliterated because its possible they are the work of Satan. (okay, that's a little dramatic...)

10. The Happy Elf by Harry Connick, Jr.
I hesitate to include a Harry song because generally I love all things HC, jr.

9. Christmastime by Smashing Pumpkins
I accidently own this one. Its just creepy and weird.

8. Little St. Nick by the Beach Boys
Asians should not be allowed to listen to any Beach Boys especially Christmas tunes by them.

7. Bing Crosby and David Bowie's version of Little Drummer Boy
This is just a wrong combo.

6. My Favorite Things by Rod Stewart
Yes, this is from the Sound of Music and why Rod Stewart had to mess with it........
Definitely not one of my favorite things.

---- I actually dislike the top 5 equally but when forced to put in a list, here they are......

5. The Christmas Shoes by Newsong
Okay, I understand this is based on a "true story" but it is such a blatant manipulation of human emotion.

4. A Christmas to Remember by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
eckkkkkkkkk!!!!!

3. Hey Santa by Wendy and Carnie Wilson
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2. Bruce Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Shut up already!

1. Christmas Eve in Washington by Maura Sullivan
Washington is "America's hometown" --- ARE YOU KIDDING ME?