By: Arionna Wangle, Reese Metevia & Sebastian Maragh
As the New Year rolls around, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, and Christmas come first. It’s when the atmosphere fills with twinkling lights and candles glowing; people all around the world begin queuing up their holiday music playlists. From classic carols such as ‘Deck the Halls’ by Thomas Oliphant, to modern pop hits like ‘buy me presents’ by Sabrina Carpenter, along with menorah-lighting songs, and many more holiday tunes. There’s a soundtrack for just about every tradition! With so many ways for everyone to enjoy spending their time around the holidays with their families and friends. Here’s a lighthearted look at holiday music that helps unite folks all around and what songs tend to dominate holiday playlists, depending on how you celebrate.
Ten Recommended Holiday Songs:
- “All I want for Christmas is you” By Mariah Carey
- “Rockin’ around the Christmas tree” By Brenda Lee
- “Santa Baby” By Eartha Kitt
- “8 Days (of Hannukah)” By Sharon Jones and The Dap-kings
- “I have a little dreidel” By Barenaked ladies
- “Twelve days of Christmas” By the Wiggles
- “Joy to the world” By Pentatonix
- “Silent night” By Frank Sinatra
- “Santa tell me” By Arianna Grande
- “Christmas tree farm” By Taylor Swift
Some enjoyable things to do while listening to holiday music can be baking sweet treats, arts and crafts, lighting candles, decorating, and writing gift cards for friends and family. Getting into the holiday groove is also fun; have a dance party with some jolly music this season!
With feedback from fellow south students, each person we interviewed was asked the questions, ‘what is one holiday song that reminds you of your childhood?’ and ‘who is one artist that you think makes the best holiday music?’ and ‘what activity do you like to do when listening to holiday music?’
Cristina D, a senior, “One holiday song that reminds me of my childhood is ‘Feliz Navidad’ because my grandpa used to play it on the piano at every Christmas party. And I think Michael Bublé has the best holiday music to listen to. And when I listen to holiday music, I like to decorate with my family for the holidays, like set up around the house.”
Jayden J, also a senior, “The song ‘Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer’ reminds me of my childhood because in elementary school I sang that song in chorus for our winter show. I remember how when we were in chorus, we came to South to sing Christmas songs for our winter concert, we sang for our parents and family. One artist that makes the best holiday music is Mariah Carey because she’s the most known for her Christmas music. I like to cook when listening to holiday music, it puts me in a cheery mood when cooking.”
Mr. Felder, a teacher at South, “The song ‘This Christmas’ reminds me of childhood because it was what I remember hearing on the radio the most. I don’t have a favorite artist; I just listen to whatever holiday music is on at the time. But when I am listening to any holiday music, I like to decorate my house.”
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