Musical Christmas Memories
My parents were seriously into music. They both sang – all the time. I do believe
if Mom had only a little vocal training she could have been sensational. Dad had
a deep baritone voice and played the snare at home, at parties, at church. And,
their jitterbugging together won many prizes. Dancing with the stars has
nothing on them! My dad owned every jazz album ever produced, beginning with
the 78 rpm discs through the CD and mp3 eras. Music, mostly jazz, literally
filled our house.
As a little girl, one of my favorite Christmas songs was, “I
Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” I didn’t
understand what it would have meant for a wife to kiss another man, even if he
was Santa, but to me it was a sweet thought that Santa would take a minute to
give my mom a little kiss in the midst of his busy Christmas Eve schedule. I was two years old when a 13 year old
recorded the song so it’s no wonder it made a musical impression on me. I loved
to sing it and imagine the scene in our living room by the sparkling tree that
Santa had just decorated (yes, the tree was decorated while we kids slept
Christmas Eve), with colorful packages scattered around. I even imagined myself
sneaking down the steps to peek.
The song really hit me emotionally the year I learned all
about Santa. And from that moment, I still cry nearly every time I hear the
song.
Because that special Santa who paused during a busy evening
to give my mommy a kiss was my own daddy. I still see them standing under the mistletoe
in the home they lived in for 57 years. He takes her in his arms, kisses her
warmly and says, “Merry Christmas, Elaine. I love you.”
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for wonderful Christmas memories.
May all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
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