I love Christmas music. Though I used to be very adamant on when one could listen to Christmas music (after turkey has been eaten on Thanksgiving), I've loosen up in recent years. This year, I told my family that on November 1st, Christmas music was allowed to be played in the house. Sometimes in the summer, I though on a Christmas album.
I like to listen to Christmas music on SiriusXM. My favorite is Holiday Traditions, Channel 71. This year they have guest DJs where you can play your three favorite Christmas songs. Here are mine, based on songs that would be played on Channel 71.
First, I would open with something fun and secular. Louis Armstrong singing 'Zat You, Santa Claus?
While Satchmo is great, my favorite secular Christmas song has no words. Though many sing the song, the best and original version is instrumental. Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride.
Finally, a reminder of the season. While the music is great and many things of the season are fun, Christmas is about Jesus, the Christ child, coming to earth for our salvation. Andy Williams, O Holy Night.
