Christmas songs are as assorted and diverse as anything

Christmas songs are as assorted and diverse as anything I can think of.But Christmas songs like so many other things continue to evolve. Everyone is different of course, and our tastes in Christmas songs is no exception. I love these original options, as much as I still get chills when I hear original or other versions of those songs that had such limited meaning when I was kid doing solos for the elementary school parents.And then came the unusual duo or unlikely star remake trends for Christmas songs, which were, really, equally moving: Bing Crosby joined David Bowie to remake The Little Drummer Boy. And how about the king, Elvis Presley belting out "Blue Christmas", how could you not love that?And for a few years we have strayed from lyrics, per se, and have indulged in the saintly sounds of chanting Monks.

And, of course, many of us will fondly recall at least an earful of kids songs, chattered by The Chipmunks, lead vocalist Alvin notwithstanding; All I Want for Christmas (is My Two Front Teeth); and the racy I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.Of course, roasting chestnuts on an open fire is something you may have not only done, but also listened to Bing Crosby saying about.John Lennon, I think, started the trend of a Christmas song with a higher consciousnesswith And so this is Christmas, and what have you done? and And so this is Christmas (war is over), for weak and for strong (if you want it), the rich and the poor ones, the road is so long. And of course hearing sleigh bells in the snow and dreaming of a white Christmas are ageless lyrics that will endure forever. Imagine (or remember) how those frolicky, campy, or solemn and religious Christmas songs now had the words war and fight directly stated rather than implied?

This just goes to show you that even Christmas songs can contain political statements just as they contain statements of peace and love. If you grew up in snowy regions you may recall going for sleigh rides or caroling around a snow-covered tree. But for my money I'll take the old classics because as I see it these are not only beautiful Christmas songs but some of the sweetest sounds you'll ever hear.If you had any number of Christmases from 1969 through the early seventies, the early eighties, the early nineties, or the early oughtsthat is, through the Vietnam, Granada, Gulf War, and current wars you may think of how much meaning the song I'll be home for Christmas has. Just hearing the sounds can bring backa flood of wonderful memories.

But what exactly do I mean by that statement? Well just think about the incredible variety of Christmas songs that have been produced throughout the years and I think you'll agree. And who can forget all of those wonderful Perry Como and Bing Crosby Christmas specials that were filled with beautiful Christmas songs. From the beautiful and stirring classics like O Holy Night (which is my personal favorite) and Little Drummer Boy, sung by cute little kids in Christmas pageants or pious choirs once a year without fail and simple ditties about food and presents and figgy pudding and nog, Christmas songs have gone into penetrating, challenging, bonding, and spiritually elevating realms. Which is one of my all-time favorite songs, China Acrylic LED Christmas Lights Manufacturers by the way

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