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Ever notice that there are classic songs we associate with Christmas that have absolutely nothing to do with Christmas? There are religious Christmas songs like "Silent Night," "Little Drummer Boy," "Come All Ye Faithful," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," and "Joy To The World." There are Christmas songs that are not religious in nature but nonetheless refer to the holiday: "Silver Bells," "White Christmas," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," etc.. There's anything from Tchiakovsky's "The Nutcracker" a Christmas-themed ballet.
Then there are the classics that if you pay close attention, make absolutely no mention of any holiday. They're just winter-themed songs: "Winter Wonderland," "Frosty the Snowman," "Jingle Bells," "Sleigh Ride," "Baby It's Cold Outside," etc.. How did they ever become associated with Christmas? Why are they any less relevant in January or February (unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere or in warmer climates)? Around Christmastime you'll also hear "My Favorite Things" from "The Sound of Music," which also had nothing to do with Christmas.
Weird, isn't it?
Then there are the classics that if you pay close attention, make absolutely no mention of any holiday. They're just winter-themed songs: "Winter Wonderland," "Frosty the Snowman," "Jingle Bells," "Sleigh Ride," "Baby It's Cold Outside," etc.. How did they ever become associated with Christmas? Why are they any less relevant in January or February (unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere or in warmer climates)? Around Christmastime you'll also hear "My Favorite Things" from "The Sound of Music," which also had nothing to do with Christmas.
Weird, isn't it?
