When I got married about 12 years ago, I was introduced to a new Christmas tradition by her family. They always decorate the tree and open presents while listening to John Denver's Rocky Mountain Christmas album. I'm actually in Denver right now as I'm writing this....what a coincidence! It originally came out in 1975. I was 3. You should check this album out...it has really grown on me over the years. I especially like "Please Daddy Don't Get Drunk This Christmas". That song has been remade by two of my current favorites...the husband and wife duo, Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis. Here is the track list. Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

1. Aspenglow - John Denver, Denver, John
2. The Christmas Song - John Denver, Torme, Mel
3. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - John Denver, Marks, Johnny
4. Silver Bells - John Denver, Livingston, Jay
5. Please, Daddy (Don't Get Drunk This Christmas) - John Denver, Danoff, Bill
6. Christmas for Cowboys - John Denver, Weisberg, Steve [2]
7. Away in a Manger - John Denver, Traditional
8. What Child Is This? - John Denver, Dix, William Chatte
9. Coventry Carol - John Denver, Traditional
10. O Holy Night - John Denver, Adam, Adolphe
11. Silent Night - John Denver, Gruber, Franz
12. A Baby Just Like You - John Denver, Denver, John
13. Jingle Bells - John Denver, Paxton, Tom
14. White Christmas - John Denver, Berlin, Irving
15. The Music Is You - John Denver, Denver, John
16. Perhaps Love - John Denver, Denver, John
17. Dreamland Express - John Denver, Denver, John