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A Musical Story | The Christmas Song | Aiken Bella Magazine

A Musical Story | The Christmas Song

Merry Christmas, Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of all ages. That time of year is finally here — Christmas! From humbug to Ho Ho Ho; Christmas movies to the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center; gingerbread cookies baking in the oven to chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Speaking of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” also known as The Christmas Song, we recently spoke with Steve March-Tormé. Steve is the son of Mel Tormé — American jazz vocalist, musician, and composer of the iconic The Christmas Song. Steve is also the stepson of Hal March. Hal was an American comedian and actor who hosted the early television game show 64 Thousand

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A Tradition of Taste | Turkeys on the Table

A Tradition of Taste | Turkeys on the Table

When we think of holiday traditions we think of Christmas, Thanksgiving, turkey, sides, parades, mistletoe, Christmas trees, egg nog, carols, stockings, presents, and all else that comes along. The definition of tradition is the transmission of customs and beliefs from generation to generation. The most meaningful traditions are those we create and celebrate with family and friends. Those traditions we celebrate all originate from older traditions and customs we have in common, such as Thanksgiving. We all know Thanksgiving as the traditional holiday we all celebrate, but do you know about how the holiday came about for the entire country? In 1846, editor and author Sarah Josepha Hale, considered the

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A Musical Story | The Christmas Song | Aiken Bella Magazine

A Musical Story | The Christmas Song

Merry Christmas, Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of all ages. That time of year is finally here — Christmas! From humbug to Ho Ho Ho; Christmas movies to the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center; gingerbread cookies baking in the oven to chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Speaking of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” also known as The Christmas Song, we recently spoke with Steve March-Tormé. Steve is the son of Mel Tormé — American jazz vocalist, musician, and composer of the iconic The Christmas Song. Steve is also the stepson of Hal March. Hal was an American comedian and actor who hosted the early television game show 64 Thousand

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A Tradition of Taste | Turkeys on the Table

A Tradition of Taste | Turkeys on the Table

When we think of holiday traditions we think of Christmas, Thanksgiving, turkey, sides, parades, mistletoe, Christmas trees, egg nog, carols, stockings, presents, and all else that comes along. The definition of tradition is the transmission of customs and beliefs from generation to generation. The most meaningful traditions are those we create and celebrate with family and friends. Those traditions we celebrate all originate from older traditions and customs we have in common, such as Thanksgiving. We all know Thanksgiving as the traditional holiday we all celebrate, but do you know about how the holiday came about for the entire country? In 1846, editor and author Sarah Josepha Hale, considered the

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