Stocking Stuffer Sampler Contest - FINISHED!

Started by millarddj, 11/25/2015 04:00 PM

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millarddj

If you haven't interacted with me yet, there are a few things you should know:

I love giving gifts
I love Christmas
I love music, particularly hymns and carols

With all the fraternity and generosity this site and its BOTLs have shown me over the past several months, I wanted to do something in the spirit of the season. With the first Sunday of Advent fast approaching, lights going up around my neighborhood, and my patience wearing out, I decided to kick this off a bit early - but that just means someone will have cigars sooner! I have no idea how well this is going to work, but I'm giving it a whirl anyway.

THE IDEA: To share some cigars with those interested in trying them, and to prompt a little bit of holiday music listening, I'm asking everyone to guess my favorite Christmas song (okay, second favorite, because #1 is a bit too obvious)

THE RUB: These are "everyday smokes" - no unicorns or magical snowmen here. I initially thought of limiting this to Expert-level ranks and below, but as long as you're game, are an actively participating member of Cigar Geeks, and will enjoy the sticks, I don't think I care who enters.

THE RULES:

1. One guess per geek per day. Any votes over the first, timestamped with the same date as the first, will be ignored
2. Guesses must be posted in this thread. It's on you to not repeat guesses that your fellow Geeks have made
3. Every two days that go by (so beginning Friday), if the song has not been guessed, I will issue a hint and add a cigar to the "stocking"
4. The "stocking" will begin with five cigars in it, listed and pictured below



BONUS:

If you guess correctly, and have embedded (not linked to) a video of the song, one additional cigar of my choosing will be your reward for being on my "nice" list! (Video can be instrumental or vocal, but cannot be ridiculous or off-topic)

EXTRA BONUS:

If you post a video of YOURSELF SINGING a Christmas song, cigar in hand, you will earn a Christmas card from the Millard household, handmade by my wife! You do NOT have to have guessed the winning song for the contest to earn this - I just like spreading merriment. :biggrin:



Stocking currently consists of:

- Macanudo Maduro Crystal
- Sancho Panza Connecticut Caballero
- Oliva Serie G Toro
- Partagas Black Label Corona
- Marco V Gold Label Grand Reserve Gigante
- Drew Estate Acid Cold Infusion Tea
- Oliva Nub 460 Cameroon
- Camacho Corojo Robusto

11/27 HINT AND UPDATE:
- I would never attribute this song to a specific artist. It is a traditional Christmas song/carol that has been performed and sung many times by many people
- Added to stocking: Drew Estate Acid Cold Infusion Tea

11/29 HINT AND UPDATE:
- The lyricism to this song is decidedly sacred. It is not a secular Christmas song
- Added to stocking: Oliva Nub 460 Cameroon

12/1 HINT AND UPDATE:
- This song was originally composed in the British Isles, and is considerably more popular there than it is in the US
- Added to stocking: Camacho Corojo Robusto
Ex Fumo Dare Lucem

ninfiction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzsSpsJimPw

Orion's Reign - Carol of the Bells

I hope no one guesses so I can keep posting videos.
This is not the admin you're looking for...

millarddj

Quoteninfiction - 11/25/2015  7:24 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzsSpsJimPw

Orion's Reign - Carol of the Bells

I hope no one guesses so I can keep posting videos.

You should get a cigar just for posting a song by a metal band from my musical niche. Unfortunately, I gotta draw the line somewhere, but big props.  :dancing:
Ex Fumo Dare Lucem

ninfiction

Quotemillarddj - 11/25/2015  6:29 PM

Quoteninfiction - 11/25/2015  7:24 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzsSpsJimPw

Orion's Reign - Carol of the Bells

I hope no one guesses so I can keep posting videos.

You should get a cigar just for posting a song by a metal band from my musical niche. Unfortunately, I gotta draw the line somewhere, but big props.  :dancing:

I recalled you discussing your musical tastes someplace, also right up my alley.
This is not the admin you're looking for...

Brlesq

Thanks for the contest, Daniel.
I'm going along he same path as Ninfiction, but a different artist.  One of my favorites: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Sarajevo - Carol of the Bells

Coordinated with lights! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GufRiBUZQPc


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millarddj

#5
I don't know how we wound up with the first two guesses being the same song. Where did I go wrong?   :violin:
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nirab

I know this is farthest from being anywhere near correct, but I simply could not resist! Forgive me Daniel, in advance!!  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:

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Mojo66

#7

This is a nice contest Daniel, way to spread the joy of cigars and music. :bigthumbs:

    What about :  The Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)

 

 

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cavenbk

QuoteBrlesq - 11/25/2015 7:35 PM Thanks for the contest, Daniel. I'm going along he same path as Ninfiction, but a different artist. One of my favorites: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Sarajevo - Carol of the Bells Coordinated with lights! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GufRiBUZQPc

I love TSO. They put on an AMAZING show.

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Kman

I highly doubt this is it, but it's fun to post none the less...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAhDe8dwsIE
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ninfiction

Well this has gone in what I would guess was a very unintended direction...
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millarddj

Quoteninfiction - 11/25/2015  8:21 PM

Well this has gone in what I would guess was a very unintended direction...

 :shy:
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Brlesq

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Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


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millarddj

QuoteBrlesq - 11/25/2015  8:35 PM

Did I win?  :confused:


No, but "Carol Of The Bells" is definitely the closest anyone's come yet - which at this point doesn't feel like saying much.  :biggrin:
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Jackal

Quotemillarddj - 11/25/2015  8:21 PM

QuoteBrlesq - 11/25/2015  8:35 PM

Did I win?  :confused:


No, but "Carol Of The Bells" is definitely the closest anyone's come yet - which at this point doesn't feel like saying much.  :biggrin:

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A favorite of mine, Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth.

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this is going south somewhat fast.... anyways I wouldn't even know where to start on this as I have no clue as to who all those people thats been suggested are.
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King Diamond "No Presents for Christmas".
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White Christmas - Kelly Clarkson
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headfirst

Daniel, guessing your favorite is silent night, so that's not my guess.  I'll roll with hark the herald angels sing.

If I could figure out how to do it on my phone I'd link Charlie brown Christmas special rendition from YouTube.

Did I get it?
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