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30 Days of Christmas Day 20: What's a Blog-Hop? & Bad Christmas Music

A Blog-Hop is a line of blogs put together so that readers meet new authors. A group that awarded their BRAG medallion to THE SLEUTH SISTERS, IndieBrag, has arranged one for the month of December, and I'm to be high-lighted tomorrow, Dec. 15th. I plan to share a Christmas story I wrote that will remind you of another Christmas tale, and I plan on giving away advance copies of my next book to some who visit either me (here) or Maggie (maggiepill.maggiepillmysteries.com). Be sure to visit!

 Today's topic is Christmas music. I love the classics, both religious and secular, but I have to admit I'm distressed by performers who shouldn't attempt them. Walking through the stores, I hear stuff and think, "Who thought this was a good idea?"

I found this site that demonstrates: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/10/worst-christmas-songs_n_4416509.html

I have a soft spot for George Michael that I can't explain, but the rest? Shouldna done it!
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  1. Mary PrestonDecember 15, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    I prefer the tradition Christmas carols over everything else.

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  2. Author Peg HerringDecember 15, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    I woke up with "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" in my head. Can't beat that!

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