The Press-Dispatch
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A-8 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 25, 2013 Most popular Christmas songs of all time Decorations and shopping are integral parts of the holiday season, but very often it is the music being played over the airwaves that sets the tone for the festivities to come. Christmas music has been enjoyed for decades and certain compositions are widely loved and played year after year. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, who compiles lists of the most popular songs, lists "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and "Winter Wonderland," both of which were written in 1934, as the oldest and most popular tunes. The newest popular song is "Wonderful Christmastime," composed in 1979. Though personal preference often determines a holiday playlist, the following tunes are of the more popular Christmas songs: • "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" - Mel Torme, Robert Wells • "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" - Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie • "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin • "Winter Wonderland" - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith • "White Christmas" - Irving Berlin • "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" - Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne • "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" - Johnny Marks • "Jingle Bell Rock" - Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe Area • "I'll Be Home for Christmas" - Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram • "Little Drummer Boy" - Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone • "Sleigh Ride" - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish • "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" - Edward Pola, George Wyle • "Silver Bells" - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans • "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" - Johnny Marks • "Feliz Navidad" - Jose Feliciano • "Blue Christmas" - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson • "Frosty the Snowman" Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins • "A Holly Jolly Christmas" - Johnny Marks • "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Tommie Connor • "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" - Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman • "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" - Meredith Willson • "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" - Bob Allen, Al Stillman • "Carol of the Bells" - Peter J. Wilhousky, Mykola Leontovich • "Santa Baby" - Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer • "Wonderful Christmastime" - Paul McCartney "White Christmas" is the most covered Christmas song of all time. There are more than 500 versions in several different languages. Pep band gets into the spirit Pike Central High School pep band members Adam Martinez (left) and Courtney Frederick (right) wear Santa hats while performing during the boys' basketball game against visiting Vincennes Rivet on Friday, Dec. 20. Ed Cahill photo. Working through weather It's the place for news, from our newspaper, to the people related emergencies Here are a few tips to help recover/work through weather related damage and emergencies. • If it is safe to do so, make any necessary temporary repairs to protect your home from any further damage. Make sure to keep all receipts and take pictures – this helps the claim representative see what has been done so far. • Power outage tips: http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/residence/safety-1/power-outage-tips/ • If possible, use flashraine Craig, all of Peters- lights instead of candles for burg. Great-grandmoth- emergency lighting. Caners are Betty Blake, of Ha- dles used in unfamiliar setzleton, and Irene Craig, of tings can be dangerous fire Petersburg. Vivienne has hazards. • Turn off or disconnect two brothers, Reid, 15, and Colin, 11, and two sisters, any appliances, equipment, or electronics that were on Reagan, 9, and Callie, 3. when the power went out. When power comes back on, it may come back with momentary "surges" or "spikes"* that can damage equipment such as computers and motors in appliances like the air conditioner, refrigerator, washer, or furnace. • Leave one light on so you know when the power returns. • Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer. This will help keep your food as fresh as possible. Be sure to check food for signs of spoilage. • Use generators safely. If you have a portable generator, only run it outdoors with adequate ventilation. Never use a generator indoors or in attached garages. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can be deadly if inhaled. birth To Jon and Cassi Craig, of Petersburg, November 30, a daughter, Vivienne Alessandra, weighing 8 lbs. and 13 ozs., and 21 inches long. 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