Friday, December 20, 2024
“Christmas Music”
How long have you been listening to Christmas music? Whether it’s a classic, instrumental, modern original, or remake of an oldie and goodie, the airwaves are filled with the tunes.
Some of us, like myself, love the music. I’ve been listening to Christmas music for well over a month now (Yes, I was listening before Thanksgiving). I’m not sure why I enjoy Holiday Music so much, which is awfully curious since my normal musical genre (metal) is so far away from the joy of Christmas Music. Somehow Christmas does that. It actually changes things, both inside and outside. Even for those who are beginning to become weary of the Holiday flare playing overhead in the grocery store, it’s impossible to deny Music’s importance in the Holiday.
The first Christmas Music began as Hymns and Carols, telling the story of the Christian Faith. Now the airwaves are filled with all manner of both religious and non-religious Christmas Music. It’s likely that most people don’t necessarily differentiate between the religious and non-religious, which in my book is just fine.
One thing is for sure: Christmas wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t have the music to accompany it. The Angels sang the first Christmas Carol over the manger when Jesus was born, and ever since that moment, we’ve been singing for Christmas.
I’m a Christmas Nerd; I admit it. I love the stuff. However, I recognize that not everyone shares my opinion. If that includes you, I appreciate your patience while the rest of us enjoy it. Statistics show that 75% of people enjoy listening to it, which is probably why so many artists record Holiday music. (Of course, for a musician, just one big Christmas hit becomes an annuity that will pay in perpetuity. I mean, really, is there any other occasion in which we can listen to both Bing Crosby and Sia on the same station or playlist?)
Christmas Music is nearing the end of its tenure for 2024. We’ll hear it for at least a week after Christmas, but then it’ll be gone for another ten months. Let’s enjoy it while we can. Personally, I’m thankful that God continues to work through lots of musicians to help make the Holidays so special. It also gives my neck a rest since I don’t bang my head for two months each year.
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’” (Luke 2:13-14, KJV)