Christmas Concert

Today we had to opportunity to go to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert.  We ordered tickets a while back not expecting to get any (they are selected at random online) and we got 4! So we went with my brother Tyler and his wife Aimee. We had to get up super early, get kids to babysitters (thanks Jessie & Adam, and Grandma and Grandpa Mitchell for watching our kiddos!!) and be in our seats before 9 am. It was a wonderful show and we are so glad we were able to go. 

Presenting was Tom Brokaw, who has been in journalism for over 40 years with NBC. I grew up watching him and have always liked him. His wife was also there and was able to join him on stage at the end of the program. They announced they have been married for 50 years and the choir did a special number for her since her birthday is on Christmas. 

 

 The special musical guest was Alfie Boe, who was amazing! He is know for his roll in Les Miserables as Jean Valjean. He has been on broadway and has several CDs out as well. He did a wonderful job and has an amazing opera voice.

What a wonderful way to get in the Christmas Spirit. The songs were fun and uplifting and the story of the "candy bomber" was a perfect reminder of what this season is all about. *Short version- during WWII, an American airplane pilot offered candy to some underprivileged kids in Germany at the airstrip. He was touched by their sweet reaction, which lead to more than 8 tons of candy being donated and thrown out of planes in tiny hanker chief parachutes for all the kids. During the story, snow began to fall and these tiny parachutes fell into the audience. It was magical (not to sound silly, but seriously...it was)