Happy Winter Holidays to my Hug Bug friends!

I have been having a wonderful time performing my Holiday Delight Concerts with my son, Matt.  It’s the time of year to play my jingle bells and maracas and get everyone dancing to “Feliz Navidad”.

Words and Music by Jose Feliciano
© BMG Music
As recorded by Charlotte Diamond on the CD, “The Christmas Gift”

Chorus:

Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad,
Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad,
Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano y Felicidad.

Verse:

I want to wish you a Merry Christmas,
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas,
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas,
From the bottom of my heart.

Now available as an MP3 song download on my website in both Vocal and Band Track versions.

We are enjoying our new home in Sechelt. There are so many birds and other wild animals that live here.  A juvenile Black Bear climbed up on our deck to eat the sunflower seeds that I had put out for the squirrels and birds.  I decided to take down my bird feeder as having a bear so close is not a good idea!  We don’t want him to come around looking for food.  Soon the bears will be hibernating, and I can put out some seeds and suet for the birds when the weather is colder.  We want the animals around us to stay wild so that we can always enjoy sharing the forest with them.

Maybe… this winter we will have snow on the Sunshine Coast!   Right now, we have lots of rain, but I am hoping for some frosty weather.

By Charlotte Diamond
from “Diamonds and Dragons“

Hello, Winter, how are you today?
I’m so glad that you have come my way.
Hello, Winter, say, you’re looking fine,
Won’t you have a cup of tea and join these friends of mine?

With your icicles on bicycles, riding in the snow,
Snowflakes falling, tickling my nose,
Sleigh rides; let’s go skating ‘round and ‘round,
I’m so glad that you have come to visit in our town.

We can sing this song in French, too!

Par Charlotte Diamond et Paul Gitlitz
© 1992 Charlotte Diamond Music (SOCAN)
As recorded on the CD, Bonjour l’hiver

Bonjour l’hiver, Eh, comment ça va?
Je suis content que tu sois avec moi.
Bonjour l’hiver, tu te portes bien,
Reste un peu avec nous autres,
Chantons un refrain.

Ah, tes glaçons brillants, suspendus au toit,
Tes flocons de neige qui dansent autour de moi.
Allons patiner et glisser en traineau,
Je suis content quand tu arrives
Dans notre petit hameau.

Now available as an MP3 song download on my website!
Vocal Performance or Band Track

Winter is a wonderful time to read stories and use our imagination.  Just like “Four Hugs a Day”, we need to read at least …

A variation of “Four Hugs a Day” by Charlotte Diamond
© Charlotte Diamond Music SOCAN 2004

Nobody reads enough books a day,
‘Cause the minimum number is three,
We can read everywhere, on the floor, in a chair,
On a bus; there are stories to read.

Chorus:

Three books a day, that’s the minimum.
Three books a day, not the maximum.
Three books a day, that’s the minimum.
Three books a day, not the maximum.

Step One: Read a sign on the street,
Step Two: On the foods that we eat,
Step Three: In a comic book,
Step Four: A recipe that we cook.

Chorus

My Friend Morgan

I have a special friend named Morgan, who is only four years old and is battling leukemia. She has to receive many treatments at BC Children’s Hospital to help her get well. It is a difficult time for Morgan and her family. A friend of theirs decided to ask children to draw and colour Unicorns and Rainbows for Morgan with wishes that she feel better soon. With their imaginations, they sent kindness across the miles to bring a smile to Morgan’s face. Here are a couple of their drawings.

It is amazing how a small act of kindness can make such a difference in someone’s life. As Morgan’s Mom, Kelly, said: “The kind and encouraging words from all these amazing children will lift us in our dark moments.”

Morgan loves Unicorns and Rainbows.  You might like to listen to this song on YouTube (a clip of “Fly High Unicorn” from my DVD, “Diamonds & Dragons”) as you draw your own Unicorn and Rainbows.

© Pat Rustand 1988  SOCAN
Arranged by Charlotte Diamond, Paul Gitlitz and David Jonsson
As recorded on “Diamonds and Dragons” CD and DVD

One day as I wandered over the hills, through the valleys so green
I noticed a rainbow up in the sky, the loveliest sight I have seen.

As I watched, a vision appeared as real to me as the day
A beautiful horse with wings and a horn took me far away.

Chorus:

Fly high unicorn, take me for a ride
Fly high unicorn, we’ll travel far and wide.

‘Tis the Season!

Please share the joy of the Holidays with children and families in need. Donating food, warm clothes, music and toys brings happiness and kindness to our communities.

Help to “Leave the World a Little Better”!

“Hugs and Good Wishes” to you and your
family for a Happy Holiday and a
Peaceful New Year 2018!

Remember to give “Four Hugs a Day” and to read “Three Books a Day”!

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