You gotta smile when you hear Leroy Anderson‘s music – especially Sleigh Ride, the original Whip & Neigh Neigh. Originally an instrumental piece, words were written for Anderson’s singable melody shortly after it was composed.

And in case you were wondering, the German word for “Sleigh Ride” is “Schlittenfahrt”.

If your holiday traditions include Christmas presents, consider this a warning – you’ve only got a few more days to get your shopping done! Don’t delay; the traffic only gets worse and you’re more likely to make a bad decision if you shop at the last minute.

Here’s the March of the Toys to get you moving. It began as part of an operetta by Victor Herbert, which was later adapted into a Disney film. The music has been a staple for the holidays ever since! It might provide the inspiration you need to find those last few presents.

And, if you’re going to have a holiday piece stuck in your head while you shop, it may as well be this one.