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The Holiday Music Debate

Why are we questioning when Christmas music should we played?

Julie Hild

Nov 28, 2016

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It’s Thanksgiving. You’re with your family. It’s warm, the food’s delicious, the family is fun (albeit a little strange), and all thoughts of future responsibilities flee your mind.

Then, as you drive home, trying your hardest not to fall asleep, it happens. You’ve begged and pleaded that it wouldn’t, but that sneaky monster has weaseled its way into your brain once more. This time, you’re not sure if you’ll be able to escape this time.

Yes, folks, I’m talking about Christmas music.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love “All I Want for Christmas is You” is a total classic and is for sure a holiday favorite, but guys….IT’S NOVEMBER.

NOVEMBER.

Let’s get this straight, right now: Christmas, while a wonderful, joyful holiday, is on December 25th. Notice that “December” there? Good.

November is a time for the pinnacle of autumn, where just a hint of a sign that winter is on its way. It’s when one of the best holidays, Thanksgiving, happens.

November is also an incredibly popular birthday month….myself included, I’m pretty sure I know more Scorpios than anyone of any other star sign. I know I speak for all of us when I say that I don’t want my birthday to be overshadowed by a holiday that’s not happening until next month.

Seriously, that makes no sense. Do we listen to Irish music in February? Do we put on some patriotic songs in June and feel thankful we’re American? NO. No, we don’t.

I mean, technically Black Friday was created with the intention of giving people a chance to shop for Christmas, but that is not nearly

enough to justify playing Christmas music. Again, that’s like listening to “Peter Cottontail” while you buy discounted Easter candy in March (or February, depending on when Easter is). It’s weird and it’s not right.

Personally, I believe that the most logical time to start playing Christmas music is December 1st. I mean, it’s still a pinch early, but at least it’s all in the same month.

So when you decide to turn on “Dominick the Donkey” (yes, it is a real Christmas song, and yes, it is my favorite Christmas song), don’t forget to ask yourself what day it is. If you’re still in November, save the playlist for December.

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