Can One Song Make A Difference This Christmas?

Dan Bursey, a singer/songwriter from Newfoundland, Canada, is convinced that one song can make a difference this Christmas. With the release of his brand new Christmas single, “Hallelujah Carol”, Dan is going to prove it.

“Hallelujah Carol” is a “rootsy” acoustic song that’s reminiscent of the traditional carols, but gives the listener a fresh take on the classic Christmas Story. Not wanting to release the song in the usual way, Dan began to wonder if there was a way that this one song could make a practical difference.

Between December 1st and December 24th, “Hallelujah Carol” will be available for purchase on Dan’s website, www.danbursey.com. ALL proceeds from the sale of the single will go towards purchasing a water purification system for a community in Thailand, through a partnership with Peter and Cavell Dove of “Imagine Thailand” ( www.imaginethailand.org ), a relief organization that “works to provide hope and a future for people affected by natural disasters or political conflicts in Southeast Asia.”

When 2500 people download “Hallelujah Carol”, we will be able to purchase the system outright. By purchasing this one song, you will be taking part in a movement that will directly improve the quality of life for hundreds of Thai people.

Can one song make a difference this Christmas?

Yes.


Here’s how you can be involved…

1) Go to Dan’s website, www.danbursey.com, and be one of the 2500 people to download the single “Hallelujah Carol” for $1.50 . All of the proceeds from the sale of the single go towards the purchase of a water purification system for school children in Thailand.
2) Check out www.imaginethailand.org, to see first-hand how this organization is making a difference.
3) Email 10-15 of your friends that you think would like the song, and tell them about how they can be a part of this too.
4) Add the following to your Twitter/Facebook/Myspace status:
“Can one song provide clean drinking water for a whole community? I say yes! Go to www.danbursey.com to find out how.”
5) Add “Hallelujah Carol” to your holiday playlist on your radio station.
6) Interview Dan in your publication or on your radio station.
7) Add Dan to your twitter account (danbursey) so you can be updated regularly on how close we are to our goal.
8) Make the song a part of your Christmas playlist for years to come.

"People Make Me Happy"

On Saturday, I was sitting in Subway with my two year old daughter. We were sitting at a table next to a window, and the place was packed with people, most of whom were obviously taking a break from Christmas shopping. We, on the other hand, were in no rush.

As we leisurely ate our lunch, we watched a 5 foot robotic Santa dance and sing everytime someone passed. It was sort of annoying and a guy a few tables up from me was obviously bothered by the constant "Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!" Then it would break into a redition of "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." in a key thay was much too low. But my daughter loved it. I loved watching her because she was so content.

Then out of the blue, she said to me, "I'm happy". Naturally I asked her why she was happy and expected the standard answer which usually has to do with cookies. She thought hard. I knew she had a reason in her 2 year old brain but was having trouble finding words that could convey it. Then she slowly said..."People make me happy."

I knew what she meant - being out with Daddy and having his undivided attention made her happy. But I liked the way that she put it..."People make me happy." I think I might give that a shot this Christmas. I might make more of an effort to enjoy people, and then tell them how happy they make me.