Christmas songs help get PHS in the holiday spirit

by Brooke Maxson

There are many things during the holiday seasons that most people enjoy. Apart from great food, a long vacation, and the traditional Christmas movies, there are many Christmas songs people listen to every year that gets them in the Christmas spirit.. There is a large variety when it comes to Christmas songs. I found that many people here at Pittsford enjoy Christmas songs, but not all of them enjoy the same type.

One popular category of Christmas songs consists of songs that have originated from cartoons. One example is Frosty the Snowman, which seems to be a favorite here. “Frosty is my idol,” said Brandy Boies. Desirae Swope echoed Brandy’s comment. “My favorite Christmas song is ‘Frosty the Snowman’ because it’s very cheerful and I used to watch the movie when I was younger. It’s full of Christmas spirit,” said Desirae. Some students enjoy Christmas songs, cartoon-related Christmas songs specifically, because it brings them back to their childhood. “My favorite Christmas song is ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ because I sang it with my great-grandma when I was younger,” commented senior Andrea Schaedler with a smile. Some songs that originated from cartoons are now very popular. “I like ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ because it’s a classic and it’s cute,” said Sarah Frank automatically. Junior Melissa Mayo chose “Santa Clause is Coming to Town” for her favorite song, which also comes from a popular cartoon about Santa’s childhood. “I like Santa, and it’s a good song,” Melissa said with a laugh.

Some students said they liked the more upbeat type of Christmas song. “’Jingle Bells’ is my favorite because there’s a good beat to it and it makes me feel like a kid again and want to go sledding,” cheerfully stated junior Liz Cole. Another student said they liked a similar song, but because of the singer’s voice. “’Jingle Bell Rock’ because the singer who sings it has a distinct voice,” said junior Brittney Houser. Other students have their own, twisted, little reasons for liking Christmas songs. “’Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer’ because it has great rhythm, and I like songs about people getting run over, especially people getting run over by deer,” laughed Megan Kemmer.

Other people enjoy the more classical Christmas songs like “We Wish you a Merry Christmas,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” and “Joy to the World.” “My favorite Christmas song is ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas,’ because it’s just so pretty and it really does remind us of what it is to be home for the holidays,” sincerely stated Mrs. Wilson. I found that some students don’t really prefer upbeat songs when it comes to Christmas. “I always liked ‘Silent Night.’ It’s more of a calmer song and not a livelier, upbeat song. I just like it a lot,” explained Jason Smith. On the other hand, some people like certain Christmas songs for no particular reason at all. “I guess I’ve always kind of liked ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’ I don’t really have a reason why though,” said senior Jessica Ruder with a shrug.

Whether or not you enjoy soft, pretty songs, upbeat songs you sometimes feel the need to dance to, or songs that come from cartoons, it’s time to listen to them! Christmas will be over before you know it, and you might find that you haven’t listened to any at all. Listening to Christmas songs is a sure way to get rid of the winter blues and liven up, while getting yourself in the Christmas spirit. After all, Christmas is the happiest time of the year!