Merry Christmas from The Vampire's Wife

Nativity at Night

Here is our Christmas gift to you all, from The Vampire’s Wife. Nativity at Night by Geertgen tot Sint Jans, c. 1490 is one of the most poignant of nativity scenes. I love that the infant Jesus is the source of light Himself, illuminating the faces of Mary and the angels. This painting was influenced by the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden. Shortly before her death, she described a vision of the infant Jesus as lying on the ground, and emitting His own light, and describes the Virgin as blond-haired. This is such a beautiful painting, holding the promise of Christmas! Much love to you all. See you next year, Susie x

Saint Bridget of Sweden

TIME AFTER TIME, LITTLE JIMMY SCOTT

Look at this heart-breaking piece of film of Little Jimmy Scott singing Time After Time and giving his thoughts on what a song is meant to be. He is a vast talent and a beautiful man; we met him at my husband’s Meltdown Festival in London in 1999.

TO DIE BY YOUR SIDE

I heard this wonderful version of The Smiths classic song "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" by the brilliantly ebullient Dum Dum Girls on the DJ Lonny’s amazing Cover to Cover on Radio Lewes this week. What a great show! What a superb song! What a joyful cover! ‘To die by your side is pleasure and a privilege’ indeed!

THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT

What a brilliant piece of pop magic! There is a Light that Never Goes Out by The Smiths. A gorgeous lunatic lyric with a swooningly joyful melody. I love this song. I love this band. We adore The Smiths here at The Vampire’s Wife.