Holiday Song Memories And Christmas Music

What Would The Holidays Be Without Christmas Music?

There are many great things about the holidays, and for me, one of the best is the Christmas music that my mom would get out, dust off, and play during the weeks leading up to the 25th of December.

If she wasn’t playing music, she was singing on her own. This always made the holidays a bit more exciting, and is probably why I love to do the same things each year for my little girl. Music has the power to bring back memories and feelings from long ago, and this is no exception.

Christmas Music From Childhood

Some of my favorite Christmas music is the stuff that I listened to as a child. My grandmother and my mom both had old albums that they loved to play from artist that I had never heard of. That didn’t really matter, and still doesn’t.

Some of the older songs are still by far the best, and there is really no reason to give it up. Musical tastes and trends may change, but those classic songs are still popular around the holidays, and for very good reason. You may not find these on albums any longer, but most have been re-released on CD.

There are some newer types of Christmas music that we love as well. My daughter loves the Wiggles, and they have quite a few Christmas DVDs and CDs that we play each year.

Some of these songs are the classics that we love, and some of them are song that were written by the Wiggles. These songs are often fun, and the classics sound great when sung by Greg Page. These Wiggles CDs full of Christmas music will remain in my home longer after she has outgrown loving the Wiggles, simply because I love them so much.

Holiday Songs At The Mall

You often hear Christmas music when shopping, or doing other things around the holidays. This is because it gets customers in the spirit, and they tend to spend more. However, you should just enjoy it for what it is, even if your shopping is all done for the year.

 

A Quick Christmas Music Tip   If you are planning a holiday occasion to share with friends and family, try turning the television off for awhile.   Play some lovely Christmas music instead.

You will see what a difference the songs really do make.

Memory is closely tied to songs. For many people, some of the most powerful and inspirational feelings come from warm memory of the holiday season. Christmas music is a valuable part of this well-loved time of year. The holiday songs are endearing and they evoke many emotions and fond memories.

Share Holiday Songs And Celebrate - A Christmas Story

Make sure that you keep the tradition of sharing Christmas music during your holiday celebrations. This seems to be a dying practice among many families. Last year, we visited my sister-in-law’s home for the holidays. She had all of the elements of a great celebration but no Christmas music.

While the evergreen tree was decorated to the finest detail and the lights were sparkling with charm, the absence of Christmas music was quite pronounced. She had made several of our favorite holiday dishes and the gathering was nearly perfect but there was definitely something missing.

At first, my husband and I didn’t realize why the party fell flat. There was good company and good food. The decorations were lovely and everyone enjoyed sharing stories while watching the kids open their presents. However, we left with an empty feeling that couldn’t be explained.

The guests wandered around most of the evening. The kids mostly played video games and some attendants watched television. The occasional conversation was interrupted with commercials and some channel surfing. We hadn’t realized that the absence of Christmas music was a factor in these distractions.

We thought that the new tradition of going to my sister-in-law’s home for the holidays was the reason that we were feeling a little deflated. After all, we had gone to his parents’ home for years and years. But his parents were in attendance and they seemed a little let down, too. No one could put a finger on why there was the odd feeling that something very important was missing.

Christmas Music Makes All The Difference

It wasn’t until I went to another holiday affair that I realized what the significant difference between the events really was. There was no Christmas music. The absence of the holiday songs may not seem like a big deal but it makes a huge difference. The other celebration was warm and inviting and the Christmas music helped create an atmosphere fit for a grand event.

You may find memories from your childhood holidays coming back to you, and it can remind you of what you want the holidays to be for your own children. The magic of Christmas is not often in the gifts, but instead, in the small details, love of family, and the Christmas music that you hear each year.