Music, especially this time of year, evokes special memories. Here we are in the era of cyberspace where information is a click away. Why not combine the two as a sort of “do it yourself” to start a new a new tradition of music and information, let’s call it “I-musinf”

We all know that Mel Torme and Bob Welles wrote “The Christmas Song” and Nat “King” Cole delivered the classic vocal rendition. Well, now we too can sing along knowing not only the lyrics but also how to grasp the unembellished quintessence of them. As you read, sing, or hum along remember that each link listed is a live one so keep your speakers on as we recall the familiar melody:

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire …”

How to roast chestnuts: www.ehow.com/how_9918_roast-chestnuts-open.html

“Jack Frost nipping at your nose …”

Frostbite prevention: www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/frostbite.asp

“Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir …”

Learn choir songs: www.choirsongs.net/

“And folks dressed up like Eskimos. …”

Eskimo costumes: www.yandy.com/Eskimo-Cutie.php

“Everybody knows a turkey …”

Turkey nutrition : www.nebraskapoultry.org/turkey_nutrition.htm

“And some mistletoe …”

How mistletoe works: www.christmas.howstuffworks.com/mistletoe1.htm

“Help to make the season bright …”

Where to get Christmas lights: www.christmaslightsetc.com/

“Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow …”

How eyes shine? www.geocities.com/Area51/Stargate/5103/wildman/eye.htm

“Will find it hard to sleep tonight. …”

Sleeping aids: www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleeping-pills/SL00010

“They know that Santa's on his way …”

Trace Santa’s route: www.earth.google.com/santa/

“He’s loaded lots of toys …”

Santa toy factory: www.santafty.com/

“And goodies on his sleigh …”

Jingle bells on a sleigh ride: www.horsesforhire.net/sleigh.htm

“And every mother’s child is gonna spy …”

Obtain spy and security items: www.spyitems.com/

“To see if reindeer …”

A guide to reindeer information: www.reindeer.ws/info.htm

“Really know how to fly. …”

Learn to fly: www.beapilot.com/

“And so I’m offering this simple phrase …”

The blue book of grammar and punctuation: www.grammarbook.com/

“To kids from one to ninety-two …”

Child development: www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/

Growing and learning: www.suddenlysenior.com/

“Although it’s been said …”

Everyday sayings explained: www.brochuresonline.net/sayings/

“Many times, many ways …”

High frequency words: www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/frequent.html

“Merry Christmas to you.”

Merry Christmas in over 360 languages: www.flw.com/merry.htm

So, however you may celebrate the holiday season, we wish it to be safe, joyous, and harmonious — as well as informative.

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As a special treat, hear Nat Cole and view a montage of the song at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaxDGfA7evA

To see and hear Nat Cole himself, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oj3jixMGaw

P.S. And, alas, this Christmas stress survival guide may come in handy: www.hubpages.com/hub/Holiday-Stress-Survival-Guide