What is a Christmas carol?

Today we attended three different shows in Pigeon Forge. The first was a breakfast show with the “Blackwood Brothers and Singers” gospel singing groups—it was a great witness to those present. The second was a Louise Mandrell program—she also had a gospel message and a series of gospel songs. This evening we attended the “Dixie Stampede”—a great program that included a Nativity segment that is the best we’ve ever seen. But I did groan at their pre-show: they had a great bluegrass band, whose leader said, “We’re going to play you some of your favorite Christmas carols.” The first three were: ”Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Jingle Bells”! They did play a couple of real Christmas carols after that!

We’re roughing it just like the pioneers—log cabin, central heating, satellite TV, telephone, all the latest kitchen appliances, TV in the bedroom, and a hot tub on the deck—yep, roughing it just like the old pioneer days!

Thanks for stopping by,

Ken