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[jewelsong]

I got out ALL my Nativity scenes last night and set them up.  It's been 5 years since I decorated my own house for Christmas and some of the decorations are a bit musty, but I am so happy to be in my own little condo with my own little tree and having this time to "get ready."

A couple of years ago, I did a little LJ "series" on Christmas Carols.  I'd like to do something similar this year - only I am going to feature my secret schmaltzy favorites.  I have a soft spot for schmaltz, especially at Christmas.

This one is a duet by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.  True to schmaltz, it has not one, but TWO modulations!

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Dawn is slowly breaking
Our friends have all gone home
You and I are waiting
For Santa Claus to come
There's a present by the tree
Stockings on the wall
Knowing you're in love with me
Is the greatest gift of all

The fire is slowly fading
Chill is in the air
All the gifts are waiting
For children ev'rywhere
Through the window, I can see
Snow begin to fall
Knowing you're in love with me
Is the greatest gift of all

Just before I go to sleep
I hear a church bell ring
Merry Christmas, ev'ryone
Is the song it sings
So I say a silent prayer
For creatures great and small
Peace on earth, goodwill to man
Is the greatest gift of all

Peace on earth, goodwill to man
Is the greatest gift of all