As the holidays approach, students are beginning to blast their favorite holiday tunes. Music is a popular way to embrace the holiday spirit and prepare for upcoming festivities.
Tunes that South students listen to include old, well-known classics like “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey and “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams. As well as, common, popular ones, such as “Feliz Navidad” and “Frosty The Snowman.” While still others opt for more traditional music like “Little Drummer Boy” and “Mary Did You Know?”
The favorite song of Antoine Pessonnier ‘20 is “Jingle Bells” because it’s a popular, American tune. Meanwhile, South security guard Armando enjoys listening to “‘Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer.”
“‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is my favorite because it puts me in a good mood and cheers people up.”
Security guard Armando
However, not everyone enjoys holiday music. Those who don’t listen to holiday music find their spirit by enjoying other festive things like putting up Christmas lights or baking. Ben Miramon ‘22 says he doesn’t use music to get in the holiday spirit but doesn’t mind the occasional “Santa Baby.”
There is a longstanding debate around when it is appropriate to begin listening to holiday music. The general consensus is that after Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to begin playing holiday music on repeat. In a Bustle poll, 52% of Americans responded that post-Thanksgiving is the optimal time. Interestingly, 26% of people polled stated that Nov. 1 was when those yuletide tunes can be played. Meanwhile, 12% think that holiday music is acceptable during every season.
“Christmas music should not be played before thanksgiving because it ruins the purpose.”
Ben Miramon ’22
“There is a time and place for it [holiday music], and after Thanksgiving seems appropriate,” Armando said.
Regardless of when you think it is appropriate to begin listening to holiday songs, Christmas Day is quickly approaching. So, don’t forget to relax and get into the holiday spirit, whether that includes movies, hot chocolate, or some festive holiday music.
