Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas Music

Today, we're immersing ourselves in the three major categories of Christmas songs that make this season truly magical. So, cozy up with your hot cocoa, slip on those snug socks, and let's explore the festive melodies that define this wonderful time of the year. If you know me then you know that I've got a special place in my heart for Christmas tunes. It's time to share some of my favorites in each category, whether they're classic carols, modern mashups, or those songs that make you ponder if they're about Christmas or just someone with an intense fondness for reindeer. Hint: it's often a bit of both! In today's episode, we're unwrapping the musical treasures that have me rockin' around the Christmas tree, slow-dancing with sugarplum fairies, and maybe even attempting the Nutcracker ballet in the comfort of my living room. And, of course, stay tuned as I share my current favorite Christmas albums and the standout tracks from each. It's not just about the music; it's about the joy, the warmth, and the shared love for the holiday spirit.
TRADITIONAL SONGS MENTIONED:
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING
JOY TO THE WORLD
SILENT NIGHT
O HOLY NIGHTNON TRADITIONAL AND SECULAR SONGS MENTIONED:
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
JINGLE BELL ROCK
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
WHITE CHRISTMAS
FROSTY THE SNOWMANCONTEMPORARY SONGS MENTIONED:
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU BY MARIAH CAREY
MISTLETOE BY JUSTIN BIEBER
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS BY MICHAEL BUBLE
CANDY CANE LANE BY SIA
SNOWMAN BY SIACHRISTMAS ALBUMS MENTIONED:
MERRY CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY
THE AWARD WINNING HOLIDAY ALBUM BY MARTY THOMAS AND MARISSA ROSEN
A VERY COCO CHRISTMAS BY JESSICA VOSK
A SEASON OF LOVE BY IDINA MENZEL
BONUS SONG:
WHERE ARE YOU CHRISTMAS BY FAITH HILL

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