A Marshmallow World has been my go to Christmas song for a few years, now. Its always the first song to start the Holiday season, and most of the time, it is the last one I play. Many times well after the New Year!

If you have ever stopped to listen to the words, you will soon find out that it never once mentions Christmas. Much in the same way Baby It's Cold Outside is just a Winter song, A Marshmallow World is a song that has been adopted by the world as a holiday tune. When both of these songs are played regardless of the time of year, your mind is taken back to the Christmas Season.

It is my goal for Yuletide Cheer to work the same way. I want you to have that Holiday feeling everyday of the year. The spirit of giving, loving, and kindness is my favorite thing about the Christmas. If I can promote that same feeling everyday this world could be a better place.

We have had a difficult year, and while there seems to be hope in sight, we are looking at a winter with uncertainty on many fronts. If I can help one person get through that I will feel as if I have accomplished what I set out to do.

So, what can you expect from Yuletide Cheer?

Participation on Your Part

What does that entail? I plan on having a friendly tournament this year to determine the best commercial Christmas Song. By commercial Christmas song, I mean released by an artist on a Christmas album or single.

This years big tournament will be songs that are about the holiday of Christmas. If it is considered a hymn, it will not be a part of the tournament. Truth be told, we could have a tournament about who sang the best version of Silent Night, and we would have more entries that we could count.

Recipes

It's not Christmas without the food. This is another place where you can help. I want your best holiday recipes. It doesn't matter how odd or what part of the world your from. If you cook it, send it to me. Everyone who sends me a recipe will get a free digital copy of the book.

Behind-the-Scenes Christmas Fun

Christmas is not just a one day a year event. A lot goes into the build up of Christmas. A lot of people put in a lot of hours to make sure you and I enjoy ourselves at Christmastime.

I have some great ideas that I will share with you in the weeks and the months ahead. I guarantee you will enjoy it on some level, and if these great people can finally get some well deserved recognition, we've accomplished our task.

These are just a few of the things to will kick things off with. More than anything, a community of Christmas-loving individuals is something I am aiming for.

I love Christmas, and I know many of you do too. If I have learned one thing from this year, life is a lot easier to enjoy if you surround yourself with people who enjoy living life.

In the years to come, it is my hope that Yuletide Cheer will be just like A Marshmallow World. The moment it is mentioned you instantly get that Christmas feeling that makes your day just a little bit brighter.