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My Favorite Things

posted 6 months ago by skipper (310)
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How did it become a Christmas song? Was it sung at Christmas time in the movie? I think I remember a thunderstorm?

Forgive me, I haven’t watched TSOM in a very long time.

[–] ak47wong (485) 6 months ago

I wasn't aware that it had become a Christmas song. It certainly wasn't set at Christmastime in the story. The children are "roaming about Salzburg dressed up in nothing but some old drapes" shortly after, suggesting it was spring or summer.

[–] skipper (310) 6 months ago

I found the answer!

https://www.billboard.com/culture/lifestyle/my-favorite-things-christmas-sound-of-music-8078515/amp/

[–] jcnyclv (1425) 6 months ago

I found this which should answer your question: https://www.billboard.com/culture/lifestyle/my-favorite-things-christmas-sound-of-music-8078515/

[–] skipper (310) 6 months ago

Thank you! Looks like we posted it at the exact same time 🙂

[–] jcnyclv (1425) 6 months ago

Oh is that funny. 🙂

[–] liscarkat (17165) a month ago

It includes the word "snowflakes", therefore it's a Christmas song.

[–] strntz (11315) a month ago

“Mickey and I discussed it and agreed it would make a good Christmas song,” singer Jack Jones confirms to Billboard.

I wish Jack Jones was performing near me. I'd love to go up to him and kick him in his sleigh bells..