I got sniffly, but no actual tears. May, though, May's gonna get me.

I have 3 recordings with the original lyrics, 2 of which are from Meet Me In St Louis recordings, the source of the song. It's not likely you'd heard them before.

eta: Well, mistletoe protects you from werewolves, so sure, why not!

Also, both kids have been watching the game film, because they used some mannerisms and some delivery technique. Mad props to the casting people.

Kid casting really is awesome in this show. You can tell there is attention to detail in EVERYTHING.

Honestly, the amulet reveal got the same sort of thrill reaction from me as a wifebeater-removal scene in a movie the other night. Completely unexpected, and beautifully presented.

But what really brought the tears was the "It's my last." "I know. That's why I can't."

These actors do so much with the barest dialog. They can just sit in the same room and not look at each other and speak volumes. It's so rare in tv, I sort of treasure every time the writers let it happen. And Sam's face, when Dean walks in, trying so hard. Wanting to make it a good memory, wanting to make his brother's last Christmas the best. These guys kill me. They just do.

Damnit, Beverly, you're post is making me cry again.

But what really brought the tears was the "It's my last." "I know. That's why I can't."

I know. Although I'm wondering why (or if) Sam has let himself believe he can't save Dean. I want to believe he's still plotting, deep down. I hope.

And Dean's question, about why Sam's about face, just killed me. What killed me more was Sam not even admitting that Dean once made Christmas for him, just letting it go.

Oh, BOYS.

2 of which are from Meet Me In St Louis recordings, the source of the song. It's not likely you'd heard them before.

So was that Judy singing on the show? Here's to all the soldiers families then, and all of them now.

Dude! and they make a big deal about sending this show to the troops! Merry Christmas Card indeed.

It wasn't Judy (IIRC, she was pretty darn young when the movie was filmed, so she sounds more or less exactly like she did as Dorothy on the soundtrack).

They seemed to have both versions of the bridge on the recording they used, which is odd.

I thought it sounded like Rosemary Clooney, but I'll admit I wasn't paying a lot of attention.

Gee, maybe I should watch it again! Right now! My life is full of hardships.

I thought it sounded like Rosemary Clooney

That is what I thought at first listen. According to wiki, it could have been anyone singing any version.

I thought it sounded like older Judy, like she must have recorded it again much later.