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Five Things: Alternative Carols, Photo Gallery Additions, the Infamous Albany Song and More

Miss a day of Albany Patch? We'll catch you up. Hope everyone survived the downpours this weekend. Here's looking ahead to more rain!

  1. Have you heard ? We first heard it shared by the  on Facebook, after which  decided to investigate the origins of this local, tongue-in-cheek treasure. He was treated to a special rendition of the song by several  graduates, and brought back a hilarious video.

  • If you just can't get enough of holiday music, you can join  Monday at the . Bring a dish to share, and hear and sing old classics in a whole new way.

  • Just one day left to ! Just snap a picture of some of the great holiday decorations you see around town or around your home, add them to our gallery and you can win a gift certificate to a local business. Good luck! Don't forget -- you need votes in the comments to win. 

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  • Is the rain getting to you yet? Some  reminded me that the sun will indeed come out again, and when it does, it will paint the sky in gorgeous colors like these.

  • It would seem that Jack O'Lantern has left his horse behind, and got behind the wheel of , just in time for the holidays. With none other than bright orange spokes and wheels you simply cannot miss the latest Old Parked Cars: Albany.
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