Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Song

by | Dec 23, 2020 | a slice of life, Winter | 118 comments

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About 8 years ago, I snuck off into another room a couple of days before Christmas and played the guitar and sang I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas for my blog readers. Unfortunately, that video was accidentally deleted a few years ago.

Since that first song, we’ve done a song for Christmas almost every year.  We’ve done duets, group songs with friends and family involving preschool toys, kazoos, and popcorn-tin drums. It’s been so much fun and I know my blog followers have enjoyed seeing that different side of me (and seeing more of my family.)  Every year, I receive messages asking if I’m going to do a Christmas song and I try to pick a fun song that we can perform for you. I didn’t last year because I was recovering from shoulder surgery, but I felt like this year needed a song.  It’s been quite the year!

We were going to record a song over Thanksgiving, so we could have more people involved, but that trip didn’t happen.  This year it’s simply me and my guitar, just how it started.

marian parsons with guitar | a song for Christmas | miss mustard seed

And I picked a song for Christmas that I thought was a fitting hope for this year.

“Someday soon, we all will be together…  Until then, we’ll have to muddle through somehow…”

Thanks for muddling through 2020 with me here on my blog and social media channels.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas and a happy, fulfilling new year!

If you’d like to hear a song for Christmas that includes my family, take a look at my blog post from 2015.

PS – For those who asked about a finger-knitting tutorial, I made one on Instagram Stories yesterday and shared it on my highlights.  You can find it HERE.

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    118 Comments

    1. Laura F

      What a beautiful gift to us! Thank you 🙂 Have a Merry Christmas, and wonderful New Year!

    2. Chrissy

      Thank you, Marian. Perfect Word for the moment.

    3. Betty

      Beautiful…simply beautiful…thank you Marian and Merry Christmas!

    4. Ruthie Armstrong

      Loved your post this morning! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!

      P. S. Do you have a pattern for the stockings hanging on your mantle?

    5. Karen

      That was sad. It was beautiful. It was encouraging that better days are ahead. Merry Christmas to all!

    6. Susan

      Have a blessed Christmas and may God give us all a better year. Thanks for sharing all your gifts with everyone.

    7. Donna Braam

      Thank you for singing again! I remember the days you use to sing more. Miss that! You have a beautiful voice! Thank you also for showing the finger knitting. I had some old yarn in the house and gave it a try. How fun! My yarn is a lot thinner than what you used, but still worked. Merry Christmas to you and your family! And may God Bless you this coming New Year!

    8. Wendy

      My first Christmas tears, brought on by the overwhelming beauty of your post. You are a gift in so many ways. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    9. Karen

      ….AND you play the guitar??? Is there anything you can’t do???!!

    10. Bev

      My husband started running a fever and feeling ill yesterday evening, so we will be spending Christmas on our own just to be safe. I am feeling a little sad right now.
      So many have had much worse things to deal with this year. Christmas sans company is not so bad. Sigh.
      Thank you for helping me to keep it all in perspective, Marian, and for your beautiful gift of a song.
      Merry Christmas to You and Yours!

    11. Lori Pettyjohn

      Thank you for being there and sending a beautiful song. My family and I wish you a merry Christmas!
      Ml, Lori and family

    12. Mary Zeilinger

      Merry Christmas

    13. Laura Tirone

      Thank you for the beautiful gift of song! Christmas blessings to you & your family.

    14. Deborah Raney

      Just beautiful. The perfect ending for 2020 and a hopeful beginning to 2021. May you and yours be greatly blessed. You certainly bless us.

    15. Dianne

      Thank you! It wad perfect! I do miss your family Christmas song. Happy Christmas to you and your special family. We love you.

    16. Mishann Lepley

      Thank you. That was beautiful. I know you’re a busy gal but a Christian Christmas album should be added to your to do list. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

    17. Nicki

      Wow, Marian, that was awesome! Gives a whole new meaning to that song. Made me cry. Thanks for sharing.

    18. Cecelia

      Thank you I needed that today Merry Christmas

    19. Nan, Odessa, DE

      Thank you for a lovely gift!
      Now go to your music source (Amazon n Dot for me) and request A BRIGHT Blue Day by Dolly Pardon.
      Even if you don’t like Dolly it is a moving song, I want to share with you!!!
      Can we get a pattern for stars this size?

      Happy holidays

    20. Lisa

      WOW!!!! Just wow!!!! Is there anything you aren’t good at? That was beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing that with all of us. Merry Christmas!

    21. Ellen

      That was beautiful!Have a Merry Christmas!

    22. Jeana

      Thank you for taking the time to give all of us that gift. What a timely song! Prayers for health and joy this Christmas season and in the coming year. Big hug to you.

    23. Deb

      Simply beautiful. Thank you.

    24. Cindy

      Thank-you!
      Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    25. Dominique

      I think most of us have heard that song every year, but never has it seemed so appropriate for us all at the same time.
      Thank you so much, Marian. It was beautiful and heartfelt. Much appreciated!

    26. JoAnn

      Thank you! That was beautiful.

    27. Jane

      That was beautiful, thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    28. Anita

      Thank you for the beautiful song. Merry Christmas.

    29. Tessa

      You are so gifted and talented. Merry Christmas.

    30. Babs

      Merry Christmas! To quote Tiny Tim, “God Bless Us, Everyone.”

    31. Lindy

      Thank you ~ so beautiful ~ Merry Christmas to you and your family ~ God’s Blessings to all ~

    32. Vickie

      So lovely in every way. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

    33. Elizabeth

      You are so beautiful on the outside and inside! What a beautiful song, and so appropriate! Merry Christmas!

    34. Joan

      Your have so many talents, I am just amazed?

    35. Linda

      Beautiful and hopeful, just what is needed right now.

      Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    36. Cindy

      Beautiful! Thank you.

    37. Judy

      Thank you so much, Marian, for sharing your beautiful voice and this special song with all of us. It gives me hope to hear that someone knows how hard it has been for everyone, in varying stages. I am tired of people saying they won’t let this time take away their liberties and won’t let it stop them from enjoying their lives. For me the enjoyment is knowing that we will have time with our loved ones in the new year..Merry Christmas to you and your family and stay well..xxoJudy

    38. Maureen

      That was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your family.??❄️

    39. Dayle

      Thank you Marion. That was lovely.

      That song holds a special place in my heart. It was my Dad’s favorite Christmas song. He told me that when he was stationed in Europe during WW 11 the armed forces radio didn’t play the song when it was released because they believed it would make the soldiers too homesick. Ever since he told me that story this songs brings tears to my eyes.

      I hope you and those you love have a heart filled Christmas.

    40. Kathleen

      OH MY GOODNESS!!!! You have many many talents. What a beautiful voice and song!! Thanks you so much for sharing this with all of us. You bless us with your talents, and you shall be blessed in giving of yourself I’m sure. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

    41. Denise

      That was beautiful and just what I needed to hear. The perfect song. Your voice is awesome. Thank you, Merry Christmas, and God bless.

    42. Eileen

      Beautiful voice…and song. Such appropriate words. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    43. MaryLisa

      Beautiful voice…Merry Christmas…..

    44. Deb

      Thanks for bringing comfort and hope. A beautiful song to dash the ugliness and fear of 2020. Here’s to 2021, a year of change, promise, and faith.

    45. Lori Riggs

      Absolutely beautiful sing and choice for this Christmas. Loved it! Merry Christmas to all!

    46. Diane

      Thank you❤️ Absolutely beautiful!! Merry Christmas

    47. Jeanine

      Thank you for sharing this beautiful song. God bless you and your family!

    48. Kim

      Loved it. Did you lock Sebastian and kitties in other room ??

      Mom

    49. Dana

      Merry Christmas Marian, thank you for the beautiful song! You paint, you draw, you sing, you play the guitar….is there anything you can’t do AND you have the most gorgeous curls!!!! Thanks for all the inspiration XO

    50. Catharine Schleider

      Lovely! Thank you!

    51. Paula

      You couldn’t have selected a more perfect song for this year, it brought tears to my eyes. Your voice is beautiful just like the rest of you, thank you for sharing yet another gift with us. Merry Christmas and God’s Blessings to you and your family!

    52. Ashley

      That was lovely. Thank you! Merry Christmas

    53. Nan, Odessa, DE

      My mistake, A Clear Blue Morning, Dolly Parton.
      Enjoy!

    54. Sandie

      Thank you so much for sharing all your strengths, gifts, and talents that you’ve been blessed with from our Father. Peace, love, and good health are wished for you and your family.?⭐️?

    55. Sue

      Thank you for sharing another one of your many talents, very nice.
      Merry Christmas!

    56. Erika

      Lovely, Marian! Wishing you peace and joy for a Merry Christmas!

    57. Carole

      Lovely. Thank you.

    58. N J

      Lovely…Just lovely! By the looks of all the comments you have touched the hearts of many…thank you for touching my heart with the music, the lyrics, and your voice. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    59. Diane

      A heartfelt thank you for sharing yourself and your many talents with us.

    60. Nancy L Johnson

      Perfect lyrics for the times. Merry Christmas to you, too!

    61. Billie Oakley

      Thank you Marian for sharing another one of your many talents. What a beautiful voice which you gifted to us all this season is this rendition of an all-time favorite.

    62. Dana Wall

      Merry Christmas, I needed that ❤️ Love you!

    63. Patricia Kasparian

      The gift of song = priceless. Merry Christmas, Marian.

    64. Toni

      Thank you Mariam. That was absolutely beautiful and encouraging. I’m praying for a better year to come. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    65. Judy

      Thank you! It was like a caroler came to my house and just sang for me! What a nice Christmas gift! Merry Christmas to you and your family. May all our troubles be far away in this New Year.

    66. Pam

      Beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

    67. Debbie

      Merry Christmas, Marian. What a beautiful rendition of my favorite Christmas song. Thanks for sharing your many gifts with us.

    68. Shelly

      Merry Christmas! Not only can you design the heck out of a home, feature beautiful vintage items in wonderful ways…. you can sing and play guitar too! Also, love your curls, TELL US THE CURLY HAIR SECRETS!

      -From a curly-wavy fan of yours.

    69. Vicki

      Beautiful post today. You have a lovely singing voice! Merry Christmas to you and your family and cheers to a better 2021.

    70. Linda Ebright

      Thanks for the gift of music…multi-talented, you are! Christmas blessings to you and your family!

    71. Sandy

      you’re awesome – thanks 🙂

    72. ROBBIE ZELLER

      Merry Christmas Marian!
      What a beautiful Christmas song. Your voice is lovely! Thank you… Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family.

    73. Cindy Williams

      Marian,
      Your beautiful rooms and the other things you’ve shared with us through the last few years have been not just an inspiration to me, but an “escape” to a nicer place than what my surroundings are right now. We’ve had so much adversity and I pray it will get better, but I just don’t know when. Looking at your home brings me a peace I don’t have here yet. You have a beautiful, calming voice. Thank you for this Merry Christmas Present. I know we all love your posts, but I felt particularly that the Lord sent it to my heart for my specific needs today, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way. You’ve been a blessing to me today, thank you. Who is blessed more–the giver or the receiver? Both are equally….He is using you for His special purposes.

    74. Kathy

      I think you are an angel on earth, for real.

    75. Barbara

      What a blessing Thank you and Merry Christmas

    76. Christy Keyton

      Beautiful. Thank you. It made me tear up. It has been a hard year, but God is always faithful.

    77. Marcia

      You are so talented! Thank you for sharing your gifts!

    78. Linda P

      Thank you so much, it was beautiful. I hope you enjoy some time off with your crew! Merry Christmas

    79. Louise

      Thank you Marian , that was beautiful and you have a beautiful voice. It just amazes me all the talents you have.. merry Christmas to you and your family.

    80. Michele M.

      What a truly special gift of yourself, Marian. Thank you for that.

      Peace, joy and hopes for you and your family this Christmas and in the coming new year.

      God bless.

    81. LindaSonia

      Oh my, how absolutely delightful. Is there anything you CAN’T do?? Seriously, this was the sweetest gift. Happiest Christmas and New Year to you and yours. God bless. 🙂

    82. Anita

      Thank you Marian , I’ve heard this song for 80 years, and hearing you singing it today, made it new again. Never before have the words had such meaning. Listening to your rendition made tears come to my eyes. You are a treasure, and I appreciate all you share with us.

    83. Helen

      Merry Christmas Mariam to you and your family!!!! I have enjoyed reading your blog with each post but especially this year with the difficulties. It was very refreshing to read about your adventures and the creativity you use to decor and make memories within your home and community. Your song was perfect and you have a beautiful voice. I continue to pray for a blessing of new beginnings for 2021 for all of us. With love and happiness for our New Year.???❤️❤️❤️

    84. Sandy A

      Thank you Marian…your song is just beautiful!! Sending you and your family Merry Christmas Wishes as well….and A Happy New Year!! ❤??

    85. Lynne P McCaffery

      Your song touched my heart………and your blog gives me great joy throughout the year! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    86. Jules

      Beautiful Marian thank you!
      Lets pray that all our troubles will indeed be gone next year xxx
      Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones

    87. Ruth Newton

      That was beautiful Marian! From our family to yours, have yourself a Merry little Christmas!

    88. Laurie Grabarkewitz

      Merry Christmas! thank you also much for sharing all of your talents and thank you for the beautiful song!

    89. Michelle

      That was lovely! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

    90. Patti Hamlin

      Just lovely! And appropriate for this odd year. Thanks you and a Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    91. Susan

      “…Next year all our troubles will be miles away.” Merry Christmas, Marion. Thanks for all that you share on your blog!

    92. Trina Williams

      BEAUTIFUL!! Many blessing to you in this joyous holiday season.

    93. Doreen

      I can’t think of better words to take with us into this most unusual holiday season!
      This is the first Christmas song I have heard you perform and it was really lovely. Merry Christmas to your family and here’s to a happy, HEALTHY 2021.

    94. Mel

      You have such a beautiful voice, Marian! The song you chose is perfect in so many ways – it made me misty-eyed. Merry Christmas and blessings to you and your family! ??❤️

    95. Sandy

      Merry Christmas, Marian. And thank you for all the joy you brought to my life in 2020.

    96. Betty

      Absolutely beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    97. Myra

      That was beautiful, Marion! You’ve been blessed with so many talents! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! Thank you for the song. Made me cry!

    98. Hélène

      Thank you for this beautiful song and what a beautiful voice you have !

      Merry Christmas to you Marian and your family.
      I am so happy to now own one of your beautiful painting (thanks to your Black Friday art sale post !).
      Thank you for everything you share with us, I enjoy your posts so much.

      Hugs from France

    99. Denette

      Oh, my, Marian. That was beautiful, for my eyes and ears. Thank you for sharing your musical talents with us today. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    100. Suzette

      Beautiful!
      Merry Christmas!?

    101. JC

      Simply beautiful. Merry Christmas and many blessings to you and your family in 2021.

    102. Jodi

      Merry Christmas Marian!

    103. Laura H

      Thank you so much for all you do for so many! Merry Christmas Marian.

    104. Sheri

      That is a fantastic picture of you, Marion!! ♥

    105. Mary

      How special!! What a beautiful voice! Merry Christmas!

    106. Kim

      Merry Christmas! One of my most favorite Christmas songs. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones on this day with the peace which surpasses all understanding. Revel in the small, glorious details of goodness in the world and carve out some time for relaxation.

    107. Addie

      You do it all, girl!!! Thank you for sharing all your ideas, family and home with us.

      Merry Christmas!!!!!…and Yes! a Wonderful New Year!!!

    108. Debra Naifeh

      Lovely. Brought tears to my eyes.

    109. Goetz Terri

      This beautiful song is so appropriate for all of us this year.

    110. Danae Stromberg

      Thanks for the beautiful song

    111. Thea Bradford-Lesnik

      You are so talented! Just beautiful! Many blessings to you!!

    112. Bonnie

      Thank you Marian for sharing your life with all of us readers. I am in my late 60s and yours is one of the few blogs that I take time to read. I love farmhouse style and your pictures and ideas really give me great ideas and are a joy to look at. I loved the song. You do have a beautiful voice. Listening brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for pointing us your readers to Jesus who is the reason for the season.

    113. Cheryl

      Happy New Year Marion!! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love your painting, music, home, etc. Keep on sharing with us. I look forward to your posts!

      • Marian Parsons

        Thank you!

    114. ac

      marion.
      l always thought of your personal decorating style as ” less is more”. adding boxwood green to the blue and white palette was the first thing l noticed. now l see lots of interesting personal items mixed with green and l love it. your houses have always looked like homes since the early days in PA.
      enjoy following miss m seed everyday.
      a.c.

    115. Danielle

      Oh that was simply beautiful. I am just now listening to this today late at night for the first time because it was really the only chance I got. But I never miss it because I know I will regret it. Your voice warmed my heart. Thank you sweet girl!

    116. Janine

      I’m late seeing this—simply beautiful.

    117. Linda Leyble

      Only seeing this now! OMG…so lovely. I remember your other Christmas musical treats from years past. Love, love, love.

      Hope you and your family are safe and sound and best wishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas 2021!

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