For Tommy ...

One of my favorite Christmas songs is "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays." The music was written by Robert Allen, the lyrics by Al Stillman. The song was published in 1954. I always associate the song with Perry Como, who recorded it twice, in 1954 and in 1959. It has a special meaning for me since our son moved to New York. He got in late last night. He's home ... this is for you, Tommy!

(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
Oh, there's no place like
home for the holidays
'Cause no matter how far away you roam
When you pine for the sunshine
Of a friendly face
For the holidays, you can't beat
Home, sweet home

I met a man who lives in Tennessee
And he was headin' for Pennsylvania
And some home made pumpkin pie
From Pennsylvania folks a travelin' down
To Dixie's sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, gee
The traffic is terrific

Oh there's no place like home
For the holidays, 'cause no matter
How far away you roam
If you want to be happy in a million ways
For the holidays, you can't beat
Home, sweet home