The carols are now being played around the clock on the radio, in stores, at gas stations and just about everywhere in earshot. Every time you hear your favorite one you bee-bop, smile and sing out loud whether you are in key or not. I make a point to never sing on key, it is more fun that way. Sing like nobody is listening. The first one I heard this year was "The Twelve Days of Christmas" sung by The Muppets. Nothing is like hearing Miss Piggy belt out "Five Gold Rings" in her shrill piggy voice. I also love hearing Beaker go "meep-meep" throughout. YouTube it, I promise it will brighten your day.

The Muppets inspired me to come up with my own, "Twelve Days of Christmas". I encourage everyone to do the same, just for fun.

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a sparkly piece of jewelry.

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me two fizzy cocktails.

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me three party dresses.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me four mani-pedis.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me FIVE BOTTLES OF WINE.

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me six cashmere sweaters.

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me seven dishes cleaned up.

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me eight desserts just for me.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me nine windshield scrapings.

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me ten homemade dinners.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me eleven mistletoe kisses.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me twelve months of loving.

Wishing all of you a holiday full of spirit and love as well as a very prosperous 2014.