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ShadowLiberal

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12. I used to not mind Xmas music, but now I actively avoid it

Mon Dec 9, 2013, 08:58 PM

Dec 2013

Years ago I didn't mind Christmas music, religious and nonreligious kinds. They were certainly not as good as the stuff the radio station normally played, but not horrible.

But the last few years, I've just become sick of both religious and nonreligious Christmas music for a few reasons.

1) The radio stations here frequently start playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I don't want to think about Christmas before then.

2) The radio station I normally listen to seems fond of playing 4 or 5 versions of the EXACT same song, like Jingle Bells, but sang by different people. Come on radio station, how about some variety, pick the best singer of Jingle Bells and other classics and only play that. I don't want to hear Jingle Bells 2 or 3 times on my 40 minute commute to and from work.

3) A lot of the Christmas songs I hear have kids doing a bunch of the singing. And while that might sound cute to some, professional singers just do a better job at singing.

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Does anyone else here like religious Xmas carols? [View all] NastyRiffraff Dec 2013 OP

I'm not big on either type of song, but I do think O Holy Night has a beautiful melody. Arugula Latte Dec 2013 #1

O Holy Night is by Adolfe Adam.... AlbertCat Dec 2013 #32

Oh Night..... Di......... VIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smarmie Doofus Dec 2013 #2

Religious ones kick ass over the santa claus ones. Iggo Dec 2013 #3

LOVE Schubert's Ave Maria NastyRiffraff Dec 2013 #10

Id'a gone to church to see this lady play OriginalGeek Dec 2013 #31

Sure do! Rainforestgoddess Dec 2013 #4

I like them too. frogmarch Dec 2013 #5

Oh no! I love those songs. Curmudgeoness Dec 2013 #13

How anyone could object to this version of Oh Holy Night surpasses all understanding. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #6

A thing of beauty... NastyRiffraff Dec 2013 #9

He was of a rare magnificence. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #16

Let me fix "O Holy Night" for you... onager Dec 2013 #7

Yes and I'm still an atheist.... cynatnite Dec 2013 #8

What's a Jingle Horse? Heddi Dec 2013 #11

I used to not mind Xmas music, but now I actively avoid it ShadowLiberal Dec 2013 #12

I listen to a local classic rock station that plays zero holiday music... cynatnite Dec 2013 #23

Religioius music, just like religious art, Curmudgeoness Dec 2013 #14

I love good music. I don't care if it's a bit religious. ScottLand Dec 2013 #15

Stille Nacht progressoid Dec 2013 #17

I love them. TxDemChem Dec 2013 #18

of possible interest: timeline of carols, color coded by religious, commercial, secular eShirl Dec 2013 #19

Thanks. That was interesting. CrispyQ Dec 2013 #22

Some go back further still muriel_volestrangler Dec 2013 #26

I love Christmas Carols! Not all of them, but most of them. I like the ones in minor key best. CrispyQ Dec 2013 #20

I can't list to the "24-hour modern Christmas music" stations... brooklynite Dec 2013 #21

Loreena McKennitt does some beautiful holiday music... cynatnite Dec 2013 #24

I don't necessarily object to music of any inspiration... Act_of_Reparation Dec 2013 #25

Just heard the real story behind "Silver Bells..." onager Dec 2013 #27

My lack of God!!! No No NO NO. uriel1972 Dec 2013 #28

Vince Guaraldi pokerfan Dec 2013 #29

I like Gary Hoey's stuff EvolveOrConvolve Dec 2013 #30

I only like religious Xmas songs Bryce Butler Dec 2013 #33

I like all types of Christmas music though Little Drummer Boy may be my least favorite song of any WhollyHeretic Dec 2013 #34

I'll be home for Christmas. Delmette Dec 2013 #35