This morning we had a lot of snow. I hunkered down for the day, and decided to do some sewing. Audrey came over with the boys, and we decided to watch White Christmas. (Sorry Beth and Debra, I'll watch it again with you if you want.)I first saw the movie White Christmas in 1970. We traveled all the way from southern California to Mayville, New York for Christmas that year. Mayville is where my grandmother, aunt, uncle, and cousins on my mom side lived. One night the adults went out to dinner or something - they were gone for the evening. My sister Cheryl and I turned on the TV, and White Christmas was just starting. We had never seen it before, and we immediately fell in love with the movie. In my mind I was Betty, and Cheryl was Judy. I have no idea why, or what Cheryl thought, but that's what hatched in my little brain. Maybe because I liked Betty's clothes better. I also like Betty's songs better.
We thought we had discovered some great new movie. Imagine our surprise when our parents said, "Oh, that movie. It's been around forever." Well, I say thank heavens it's still around! I think I've seen that movie at least once a year ever since that first time. I still love it every time I see it, and I still cry at the end every time. It's one of my favorite memories and traditions of the Christmas season.
What a great movie- what great memories. I always thought of myself as Judy and Diane as Betty. I think I liked Judy's dancing. My favorite scene is the sister act, especially when Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye do the skit. Can't wait to see everyone there in Jan. Maybe we can watch the movie again.
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