Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart.
(It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas)

For those like me who tend to overdecorate this time of year, this last verse from a classic song offers a needed reminder:

The best decorations are not the shiniest, most expensive ones we may use to mask our pain and insecurity; they’re the simpler ones that genuinely reflect our hope.

Peace begins with pause,

Here are the three best versions of the song (again, IMHO):

1. Michael Buble
2. Bing Crosby
3. Perry Como & The Fontane Sisters