Now that Thanksgiving is a wrap, the Christmas festivities are in full swing, complete with Christmas tours, candy canes, and some great collaborative efforts to celebrate. Catch up on the best of the merriment below.
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - New Words
If you've been waiting for a glimpse of the new sound of Hawk Nelson, your wait is over. The Hawk boys released a lyric video for their new single "Words," featuring MercyMe's Bart Millard.
#2 - Afflictions
@coltondixon: In a Buffalo Wild Wings......I'm the guy who's suffering through some spicy wings...nose running....praying ill get a refill..... (November 30)
Artist Colton Dixon suffered an affliction common to those who spend time in the South--or any hot wings joint, for that matter.
#3 - Grocery Logistics
@6stringhero: REPORT: Just because the front end of your buggy clears the display of 1000 cans doesnt mean the back end will. THEY ARE WEDGE SHAPED! (December 1)
Casting Crowns' Juan DeVevo learned a lesson in logistics at the local grocery store. Unfortunately, we didn't get an "after" picture on this one.
#4 - Convenience
@adamkronshagen: Sometimes I still drink milk from the jug. #singlelife #doesabodygood #vitaminD #moooooo (December 1)
If there is a definition of rock and roll, Icon for Hire's drummer may be well on his way to achieving it.
#5 - Stories
@dustinkensrue: People have the impression that Jesus is boring, but no one who has read the Bible would ever make that claim. (December 1)
Thrice's frontman gave his Twitter followers a reminder this week: go straight to the source. Dustin Kensrue recommended a read through of John to learn more about a Jesus who is far from boring.
#6 - Merry Milestones
@b_reith: Just had my first candy cane of the year. Oh yea, it's on. Lets go Christmas!!! (December 1)
As Christmas approaches, it gets easier and easier to find excuses for Christmas cheer. The week was full of firsts for artists entering the holiday season.
#7 - Followers
@calebgrimm: To a girl on the plane, @thejoehenderson: "Follow us on twitter, we're hilarious. Or just follow us in person...we're funny then too." (December 1)
If someone is funny on Twitter, surely it will be even more funny to follow them in person, right? Josh Wilson's drummer seems to think so.
#8 - Sketchy Showers
@davelux: Sometimes being on the road can be creepy http://instagr.am/p/SuJTPNhCn7/
@davelux: (Also, re: that last pic, apparently no one has been down there in years. Even the janitor was creeped out. Good to know AFTER we used it) (December 1)
Although tour life can certainly result in being desperate for showers, maybe Kutless should have skipped hygiene in favor of the non-creepy factor this time around...
#9 - Disqualified
@ChadMGraham: I don't think I could ever stab someone. I can barely get the straw in a Capri sun.. (December 2)
Chad Graham of Anthem Lights has some work to do if he ever wants to get into a more violent career than music. Though to be fair, properly puncturing a Capri Sun does seem to take superhuman strength some days.
#10 - New Friends
@derekwebb: i've never really liked the phrase "brother from another mother". then i met @prophiphop. now i get it. #watchoutfolks (December 2)
Watch out folks-- some kind of epic hiphop/indie collaboration might be forthcoming.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - Stowaway
Aaron Shust captures one of the joys of fatherhood: Stormtrooper stowaways.
#2 - Red Carpet Representing
@brookefraser: Attended the world premiere of "The Hobbit" last night. I tip my hat to Sir Peter & team. WHAT a film! pic.twitter.com/ui3imPYy (November 28)
Although a lot of artists have been tweeting in increasing anticipation of the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey movie, New Zealand native Brooke Fraser was the only one who got to be there on the red carpet for the premier.
#3 - Sense of Humor
NEEDTOBREATHE visited London this week to play for fans, and some ornery alpacas.
#4 - Singing the Hits
@mandisaofficial: Backstage listening to @therealtobymac kill it on stage! Only missing 1 artist…where are you @ChrisAugust? #HitsDeep http://twitpic.com/bhndyq (November 29)
#5 - Mustache Finale
@scribblepotemus: We were not officially part of Movember... But my kids wanted you to know they grew theirs out. http://twitpic.com/bhukul (November 30)
Dan Haseltine of Jars Of Clay can create an impressive mustache... apparently it's genetic?
#6 - Travel Sized Tree
Sidewalk Prophets gets to experience the season to the fullest on their Christmas tour with Sanctus Real and Dara Maclean... on and off the bus.
#7 - Sweet Sounds
If you head out to Jason Gray's Christmas tour, you might get treated to some unusual percussion.
#8 - Calling Out Cameos
@mattmahermusic: Is that Jesus smiling in the background? Nope, just @macpowell #SEC pic.twitter.com/Xzilz5uC (December 1)
At the end of the Alabama/Georgia match this weekend, Christian music fans might have caught a familiar face smiling on screen. Believe it or not, the lead singer of this Atlanta-based band was rooting for the Crimson Tide.
#9 - Invaded
@jonmicahsumrall: I opened the closet door in our dressing room and was nearly attacked by an entire herd of music stands. http://instagr.am/p/StZPlVuT6g/ (December 1)
Besides the creepy showers, Kutless also experienced the attack of the music stands on the road this week.
#10 - Excellency
@TimForeman: How does one acquire such an excellent title? The rad Hawaiian shirt is certainly a good place to start. #in http://instagr.am/p/SvVKd-wtwt/ (December 2)
The question is, if Switchfoot drummer Tim Foreman wears a Hawaiian shirt at their next show, do we get to start calling him "Exalted Bassist?"
