On a cold December night, 10-year-old Nevaeh Bowman came up with what she calls, BԪַthe theme song to 2020,BԪַ but following the tune of the Christmas classic, BԪַJingle Bells.BԪַ
The Colwood girl cranked out the revised version within 20 minutes, while sitting on the couch in her pajamas and drinking a cup of hot chocolate.
The lyrics, BԪַOh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh,BԪַ are replaced instead with BԪַWhen youBԪַre buying presents donBԪַt forget to wear a mask.BԪַ
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BԪַThe message from my song is to stay home and keep socially distanced,BԪַ she said. BԪַI just really love singing and itBԪַs fun for me to experiment and write songs. I feel happy when I can write and be creative.BԪַ
NevaehBԪַs mother Chantelle says for years now, her daughter has been teaching herself songs from cartoons. Lately, sheBԪַs been asking her family members to pick a tune, pick a word and sheBԪַll write a song about it.
BԪַThe kids donBԪַt really show it. The pandemic affects them, but this is her way to express herself,BԪַ said Chantelle. BԪַIBԪַm so proud of her. ItBԪַs been building her confidence.BԪַ
Looking ahead, Nevaeh will continue baking with her family at home and doing crafts over the holidays. She hopes to get a microphone or an MP3 player for Christmas.
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