Laurie Kingery writes


 

Christmas Music–the best and the worst

What are your favorite and least-liked Christmas songs? I prefer theĀ  sacred old ones like “O Holy Night” and “Hark the Herald Sings” as well as many new ones like “Breath of Heaven” and “Mary’s Boychild.” I love “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “The Little Drummer Boy” too. I’m old enough to remember when these songs were new. I sometimes wish Christmas music could be limited to the religious ones. Christmas IS about Jesus’s birthday, you know.

There are several of the non-sacred kind that are like nails on a chalkboard to me–chief among the offenders are “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.” And then there’s “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.” Oh yes, and “Blue Christmas.” Any of those will have me snapping the radio dial off, if I can reach it. It’s awful if I’m in a mall somewhere and can’t get to the muzak but must endure. :)

Now, I realize I may have just slammed some of your faves, and I’ll apologize in advance. It’s all a matter of individual taste, isn’t it? You may hate what I love. too. So tell me, what are your faves and dislikes in Christmas music?

Blessings, Laurie

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4 Responses to “Christmas Music–the best and the worst”

  1. Laughing here, Laurie. I llike all of them, even Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and The Chipmunks Song.

  2. Laurie says:

    Well, I *do* like the Chipmunks song. I’m not a total scrooge!
    Laurie :)

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  4. Wonderful insight

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