George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong

Magnus Carlsen: "It was about surviving one game at a time, and I am happy I made it."

Valentina Gunina: "I need to mention how proud I am of myself; it is really hard."

Press Conference with Magnus Carlsen and Valentina Gunina, FIDE World Blitz Championship 2023

To sum up:Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen of Norway was a double winner,taking both the Rapid and Blitz Championships and continuing his domination of world chess today.The Russian women split the Championships:Woman Grandmaster Anastasia Bodnaruk won the Rapid Championship,and Woman Grandmaster Valentina Gunina won the Blitz Championship,repeating her victory of 2012.

Round 7 interview with the leader of the FIDE World Blitz Championship, Vladislav Artemiev - YouTube

After Round 1 0f the Blitz Championship,Grandmaster Vladislv Artemiev of Russia was leading.

Valentina Gunina: "I feel tired, but I feel more tired when I am not playing chess,so it is fine!

The distinguished Woman Grandmaster Valentina Gunina of Russia,who has won many tournaments,defeated her compatriot Anastasia Bodnaruk in round 1 of the Blitz competition.

Mikaela Shiffrin STORMS to slalom win in Lienz, Austria for World Cup victory No. 93 | NBC Sports - YouTube - 29 December 2023

Team USA is astonished by Mikaela's achievements.Lena Duerr of Germany came in second,and Michelle Gisin of Switzerland was third.

Anastasia Bodnaruk: "Humpy played better than me, but I played faster. This was my way to success"

Anastasia Bodnaruk of Russia took the women's Rapid championship.Note:Russians are playing under a neutral flag because of the Ukraine war.The male winner of the Rapid phase of the tournament was Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen.Next is three days of Blitz competition.Koneru Humpy is an Indian Woman Grandmaster who won the Rapid Championship in 2019.

Mikaela Shiffrin holds on for World Cup giant slalom win in Lienz, Austria - 28 December 2023

American Mikaela Shiffrin added to her GOAT credentials as she continued to rack up World Cup victories in her Giant Slalom win today.It was her 92nd World Cup gold.Italy's Federica Brignone came in second and Sara Hector of Sweden finished third.

Bode Miller interview about Mikaela Shiffrin #sheskis @atomic

Daniil Dubov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov chat with Charlize van Zyl | FIDE World Rapid Championship

Daniil Dubov is a Russian Grandmaster and Nodirbek Abusattorov is an Uzbek Grandmaster.Charlize van Zyl is a Woman International Master from South Africa,their youngest WIM.

Rapid - Day 2 | FIDE World Rapid & Blitz 2023 - Samarkand,Uzbekistan,Central Asia

FIDE is the governing body of world chess.

Rapid - Day 1 | FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2023 - Starts at 5:53 - initially some audio problems - 26 December 2023 - Samarkand,Uzbekistan,Central Asia

Nurgyul Salimova: "I really enjoy rapid lately because of the World Cup." - Samarkand,Uzbekistan,Central Asia

Nurgyul Salimova is a Bulgarian of Turkish descent.In 2019,FIDE,the governing body of world chess,awarded her the titles of International Master and Woman Grandmaster.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Pentatonix

Washington Commanders vs. New York Jets | 2023 Week 16 Game Highlights - MetLife Stadium,East Rutherford,New Jersey

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

The vocal was provided by the Youth Choir of St.Paul's Episcopal Church in San Rafael,California.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Benfica | UEFA Women's Champions League 2023-24 ...21 December 2023 - Deutsche Bank Park,Frankfurt - starts at 2:51

Eintracht Frankfurt is not eliminated from the competition,despite what the commentator implied.According to UEFA,they will now play FC Barcelona on 25 January 2024 and FC Rosengard on 31 January.Bayern Munich is also still in the competition.

Vince Guaraldi Trio - O Tannenbaum

Vlhova edges Shiffrin to claim win #30 | Audi FIS Alpine World Cup 23-24

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Ajax - FC Bayern München | UEFA Women's Champions League 2023-24, Spieltag 4 Ganzes Spiel - 20 December 2023 - starts at 5:24

German commentary-no haters allowed.

Victoria Carl takes long-awaited maiden World Cup win | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24 - Trondheim,Norway

The Rolling Stones — Get Close Feat. Elton John (Lyric video)

Mannheim Steamroller - Carol of the Bells (Audio) (C) 2015 American Gramophone

Nürnberg vs. Bayern Munich | Frauen Bundesliga 2023-24 Matchday 10 - starts at 6:12 - 17 December 2023

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour - But what's behind that tongue? Euronews Culture

The Rolling Stones - Whole Wide World (Live From New York 2023) - recorded at Racket Club,New York City - new video

O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Pentatonix - (P) 2014 RCA Records,a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Bayern Munich vs. Ajax | UEFA Women's Champions League 2023-24 Matchday 3 Full Match -14 December 2023

What Songs Were Sung (P) 2011 Skaggs Family Records,Inc.

So this carol was either collected in,or inspired by,Appalachia by the late American collector and composer John Jacob Niles (1892-1980).This blog can't yet find what exactly the case is with this carol.He did both activities.He was quite a unique and influential figure in American folk music.He was classically trained,so he could read and write music.He also wrote the lyrics to "I wonder As I Wander",basing the carol on a melody he heard in Appalachia.The haunting quality of this additional carol's melody is typical of Appalachia.

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)

The vocal was provided by the Youth Choir of St.Paul's Episcopal Church,San Rafael,California.

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Linus And Lucy

Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Frauen Bundesliga 2023-24 Matchday 9 - 11 December 2023 - begins at 6:05

I Wonder as I Wander - Audrey Assad

Amundsen and Diggins make statement with 10k wins | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24

In the women's race,the USA's Jessie Diggins came in first,with Norway's Heidi Weng in second and Germany's Victoria Carl in third. The FIS (International Ski Federation) oversees all Olympic Alpine Skiing disciplines,including Cross Country and Nordic Combined.

Ariana Grande - Santa Tell Me (Disney's Magical Holiday Celebration)

Mikaela Shiffrin - 1st place - Downhill - St.Moritz - 9 December 2023.

Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her fourth career World Cup Downhill victory.Italian Sofia Goggia was 2nd ahd Italian Federica Brignone was 3rd.It was Mikaela's record-extending 91st World Cup victory,which is the most All-time World Cup victories male or female.

Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇸 - winner's post race interview, St Moritz women downhill,Dec 9 2023 #sheskis - YouTube - Atomic Ski Fans

Bing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy (C) 1977 HLC Properties Ltd. and Primary Wave IP Music Fund,LP

This was filmed in 1977,just two weeks before Bing Crosby's death from sudden cardiac arrest at age 74.David Bowie died of liver cancer in January 2016 at age 69.

Jose Feliciano - Feliz Navidad live

The Rolling Stones - Happy (Official Lyric Video) - new video

Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇸 - Mont Tremblant GS, Dec 2, 2023, 1st run #weareskii...Atomic Ski Fans

With her third place finish,she tied the American record for most World Cup podium finishes (Ted Ligety).

USA's Mikaela Shiffrin has genuine reaction to CBC Radio-Canada reporter's eyes

It's just like Mikaela,so sweet and unaffected.

🎅 Hey Santa - Carnie & Wendy Wilson 1993

They are the daughters of Beach Boy Brian Wilson and were in the girl group Wilson Phillips.

USWNT vs. China PR | Highlights: December 5, 2023 - Toyota Stadium,Frisco,Texas

Madonna - Holiday (Live Aid 1985)

John F. Kennedy Stadium was part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and was closed in 1992.It existed under various names from 1926-1992.The massive sports complex is still there with Wells Fargo Arena for the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL team;Lincoln Financial Field for the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team;and Citizens Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies MLB team.

Norway edges Sweden in Men's Relay | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24 - posted 3 December 2023

USWNT vs. China | Highlights - December 2, 2023 - DRK PNK Stadium,Fort Lauderdale,Florida

Perry Como - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Official Lyric Video)

King's College Cambridge 2013 #9 O Little Town of Bethlehem - British version

Diggins edges Swedish rivals in the 10K | FIS Cross Country World Cup 23-24

FSI,the International Ski Federation,oversees all Olympic skiing sports,including cross-country,alpine skiing and Nordic combined.