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Registration opens:
November 10th, 2026

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

A Celebration of Christmas Songs
2026-12-08 14:00:00 2026-12-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Join lecturer Phil Bruschi for a presentation on the history of your favorite holiday songs. Upper Shores Branch -

Tuesday, December 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Join lecturer Phil Bruschi for a presentation on the history of your favorite holiday songs.

Do you know when and why the song "Jingle Bells" was written?  As to the answer of why James Lord Pierpont wrote the song, there's a great deal of controversy.  Singer, Phil Bruschi, shares some fascinating facts behind some Classic Christmas Songs.  Celebrate the spirit of the season listening to Phil sing some of the most popular yuletide songs, such as "White Christmas," "A Christmas Song," and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," sure to get you in a festive mood.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Friends Event |

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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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