Frank Sinatra's Birthday

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Frank Sinatra’s 12 December Birthday What a gift having this legend’s birthday in December! He is famous for singing ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ and ‘Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow’. This day is a perfect excuse to celebrate his wonderful talent. Frank Sinatra is often referred to as the best singer of the 20th century. He is best known for easy listening swing and jazz as well as being an actor and member of the 1960’s Rat Pack, alongside Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. His nickname is ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’.

Have a Frank Sinatra Day! You may have a local entertainer who can sing Frank Sinatra songs, or you could find a CD of his greatest hits and organise a sing song! Here are some of the songs he is most famous for (as well as the two Christmas songs mentioned above):

 ‘My Way’  ‘Strangers In The Night’  ‘Fly Me To The Moon’  ‘Something Stupid’  ‘The Lady Is A Tramp’  ‘New York, New York’  ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ Lyrics  ‘Love And Marriage’ Have yourself a merry little  ‘Luck Be A Lady Tonight’ Christmas, Let your heart be light, Bring the session to life with some feather boas and pom poms. From now on, our troubles will be Encourage dancing if your residents are able. out of sight. You may also like to show one of the films that he starred in such as Have yourself a merry little ‘From Here To Eternity’ or ‘Guys And Dolls’. Christmas, Make the Yuletide gay, Food From now on, our troubles will be Frank Sinatra was very proud of his Italian heritage. He was born in miles away. America to Italian immigrants. Here we are as in olden days, He published his mother’s recipe for Italian tomato sauce in the Happy golden days of yore, 1980s and launched his own brand around the same time. Faithful friends who are dear to us, Gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be Mini Pizzas together, If the fates allow, Use ready-made pizza base or circles of puff pastry. Hang a shining star upon the Prepare bowls filled with different toppings. highest bough, Include onions, peppers, sweetcorn, ham, cheese, mushrooms and And have yourself a merry little whatever else you have to hand. Christmas now. Start by coating the base with passata and then build them up using Here we are as in olden days, the different toppings. Cook at 180°C for 10-15 minutes. Happy golden days of yore, Allow to cool slightly. Faithful friends who are dear to us, Serve with Frank Sinatra’s favourite wine - anything from Italy! Gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be together, If the fates allow, Hang a shining star upon the highest bough, And have yourself a merry little Christmas now (merry Christmas, merry Christmas).