Holiday songs: love them or can’t stand them?

Anonymous

December 2,2019 at 2:51PM UTC

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It's December which means holiday music is on every radio station and in every store. Are you the type of person who can't get enough of it or do you try and avoid it as much as possible?

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AnonymousDecember 2,2019 at 3:25PM UTC
Avoid- it's too repetitive for me!
AnonymousDecember 2,2019 at 3:50PM UTC
Some are better than others. Like I can personally listen to NSYNC's Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays song on repeat forever
AnonymousDecember 2,2019 at 3:57PM UTC
Very true! I'm the kind of person who listens to Christmas music in July but there are a few songs that I absolutely can't stand and will never listen to
AnonymousDecember 2,2019 at 3:55PM UTC
I'm going to sound like a curmudgeon, but I can only stand to listen to holiday music when I'm decorating the house or doing something else holiday-related. It drives me a bit crazy otherwise. Love this time of year, though!
J.S. RomanDecember 2,2019 at 4:27PM UTC
I think a mix of holiday songs is a great balance. Recently, i've felt a little disappointed in how my year turned out; listening to holiday music helps me appreciate the good things that did happen. Music can be really transforming for me, its a healthy distraction away from my negative thoughts and compels me to be grateful, appreciative and spiritual. So what if things didn't work out, at least I'm alive and healthy. The music reminds me to relax, clear my head and just enjoy the present moment.
AnonymousDecember 2,2019 at 4:29PM UTC
I love that!
Keri WilsonDecember 2,2019 at 4:49PM UTC
Love, but I don't start listening until December 1. I don't work in retail though, and I bet hearing the loop of holiday music all day at work could get a little irritating.
AnonymousDecember 2,2019 at 4:52PM UTC
Oh it does!! I used to work in retail for years and there was one local radio station that played Christmas music starting from November 1st all day every day until Christmas - it drove me insane!! Another store I worked at made their own playlist which was mixed with some Christmas and some non-Christmas music and that was much more tolerable
AnonymousDecember 3,2019 at 10:37PM UTC
Same for me when working retail. We had to play the Sirrius holiday stations that only played Christmas stations. It was very mind numbing! What makes it even worse is the crabby attitudes of some of the customers. Holiday shopping congestion really does bring out the worst in some people. whether we say Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas it doesn't matter since the negative customers diminish the true meaning anyway!
AnonymousDecember 3,2019 at 10:41PM UTC
Ugh I hated that so much! One time we ran out of gift boxes where I worked and a woman full on screamed at me when I told her we didn't have any more.
LISA FORSYTHEDecember 2,2019 at 5:23PM UTC
I like hearing them when I am out shopping...NOT blasting over speakers, but subtle or just the instrumental. Personally, I don't play it at home until the eve or the day.
Luna TDecember 2,2019 at 5:35PM UTC
For me... Depends on the song and the artist.
Some I like - some I hate - some drive me up the wall.
AnonymousDecember 4,2019 at 3:43PM UTC
What's your top song and the one you hate the most? I'm always curious as everyone has such different answers
LISA FORSYTHEDecember 6,2019 at 5:18PM UTC
The one that I hate the most is the "Little Drummer Boy" song...it always get me in my feelings. All I Want for Christmas is you...is one of my faves. Any version.
AnonymousDecember 6,2019 at 5:31PM UTC
Lol, I feel the same way about that Christmas Shoes song - I cry like every time I hear it so now I just shut it off
LISA FORSYTHEDecember 6,2019 at 5:39PM UTC
LOL...yes, me too.
Peg BittnerDecember 3,2019 at 2:29AM UTC
I like holiday songs, close to the holiday not in the middle of November or 24/7. I can only take Jingle Bells, or Here Comes Santa Claus just so many times.
AnonymousDecember 3,2019 at 11:21PM UTC
Can't. They depress me and make me sad - I'll be home for Christmas, The Christmas Song, even Jingle Bells. The holidays are a depressing time for some people, myself included, and as hard as I fight not to be sad at this time of year I can't help it. I would prefer not to hear it but I won't take it away from others who enjoy them and the spirit of the holiday.
AnonymousDecember 4,2019 at 3:42PM UTC
I'm so sorry! Hearing those songs everywhere you go is certainly not easy I'm sure
S. TeacheyDecember 4,2019 at 8:52AM UTC
Love them... but work keeps taking over my thoughts so I haven’t had a chance to really enjoy them. Im looking forward to singing my favs during my commute back home,
AnonymousDecember 4,2019 at 3:43PM UTC
Love that! Are you commuting far to get home?
S. TeacheyDecember 5,2019 at 2:06AM UTC
Yes, some days its an hour or so. Im happy to report I was finally able to listen listen to my Christmas Songs between meetings! The most productive part of my day?.
AnonymousDecember 5,2019 at 2:57PM UTC
ahahahaha awesome!
AnonymousDecember 4,2019 at 5:53PM UTC
I do love me some Christmas music (depending on the song), but it's definitely all about balance. I can't do it constantly leading up to Christmas but there are days and nights here or there where I put it on to get into the spirit! Also great for decorating and holiday shopping ;)
Sue RidyardDecember 17,2019 at 6:27PM UTC
Cannot stand any "Holiday" music except for traditional hymns and carols. Absolutely detest it.
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