![]() ![]() I’m sorry.) Every single time I hear Paul McCartney’s simpering “Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime,” I’m reminded of the George Carlin axiom “The wrong two Beatles are dead” (I’m not saying I agree! I’m just reminded, that’s all. (“ Christmas In Tha Dogg House.” It exists. You expect Faith Hill and Mariah Carey to have Christmas albums, not Snoop Dogg. Of course Bieber is going to put out a Christmas record, but Weezer? Why, Rivers, why? And Bruce Springsteen? Why would the Boss debase himself by recording arguably the creepiest and most annoying carol ever? Well, for millions of dollars, but still, it’s disappointing. Not only do we have to endure carols ad nauseum, we must watch musicians we idolize cash in by covering them. Serious music fans suffer more during the holidays, though. By the time the holiday arrives, Christmas tunes feel like little more than the sonic cattle prod our corporate overlords use to goad us into consumption. Few things are less cheer-inducing than having “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” bellowed in your ear in every public space from November 1 to New Year’s Day. Let's let everyone celebrate in their own way.L et’s face it: the vast majority of Christmas music is supremely irritating and overplayed. ![]() It's a federal holiday, with plenty of secular traditions, in addition to being a Christian holiday. But please don't comment about who should or shouldn't be allowed to celebrate Christmas. There are a lot more non-religious holiday songs out there, so feel free to comment with your own favorites. I spent way too much time trying to sort them before deciding this is good enough! (Each section has its own clip player and they do require Flash.) The list is loosely grouped into sections for easier reading. Many artists have covered these songs, so I just picked versions that I like. These songs often include the word Christmas, but only describe non-religious traditions. If you buy something from the links on this page, we may earn a commission. 20 Must-Have Gifts for Kansas City Chiefs Fans. 20 Thoughtful E-Gifts for Valentine’s Day. Reviewed: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Smartphone. As the holidays are rapidly approaching, I think it's time for an expanded list-with mp3 clips! The 25 Best Amazon Presidents Day 2023 Sales. These are songs that celebrate Christmas, Santa and the winter season without being religious. One of the first posts on this site was a list of Secular Christmas Songs. ![]()
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