Christmas Music
Christmas themes have long been an inspiration to artists, writers, and weavers of folklore. Radio and television have aggressively pursued entertainment and ratings through their cultivation of Christmas themes. Many fictional Christmas stories capture the spirit of Christmas in a modern-day fairy tale, often with heart-touching stories of a Christmas miracle. Several have become part of the Christmas tradition in their countries of origin. Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker ballet, for example, tells of a Christmas ornament come to life in a young Russian girl's dream.
Many radio stations begin to add Christmas songs to their rotation
in late November, and often switch to all-Christmas programming for the morning
of December 25th. A few stations switch to all-Christmas music for the entire
season (some beginning as early as mid-November); programmers believe that at
least some listeners who are attracted by the Christmas music will remain loyal
listeners when the station reverts to its standard format on Boxing Day. Radio
stations also broadcast classical music, such as the Hallelujah chorus from
Handel's Messiah. Among other classical pieces inspired by Christmas are the
Nutcracker Suite, adapted from Tchaikovsky's ballet score, and Johann Sebastian
Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
Christmas songs normally sung during the
Christmas period usually has some Christmas or winter related theme. If the
song is traditional, or specifically has a religious content, then it is often
called a Christmas carol, though some might also be called Christmas hymns.
The tradition of Christmas carols goes back as far as the thirteenth
century, although carols were originally communal songs sung during
celebrations like harvesttide as well as Christmas. It was only later that
carols began to be sung in church, and to be specifically associated with
Christmas.
Some songs, such as White Christmas, are songs which have
become popular over the Christmas period, and often songs are introduced in
films, specifically for Christmas. Such
songs are not strictly Christmas carols. Some songs have little relationship to
Christmas, but are hyped up over the period.
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Tagalog Christmas Song
In the
Philippines, children also celebrate Christmas with the traditional Christmas
caroling --going from house to house singing
Filipino Christmas songs.
Top Songs for the Holiday
Are you
dreaming of a white Christmas? Do you roast chestnuts over an open fire as part
of your familys Christmas tradition? Does caroling and gift giving go hand in
hand come December?
Christmas Carols - Tradition or
Religion?
It is interesting to note that carols had nothing to do with
the birth of Christ in the past. They were actually secular dances which used
to take place at any point of the year.
A Short History of the Christmas
Carol
Some of our songs about Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nose
Reindeer, Baby Jesus, and the holiday of Christmas are probably older than you
think.
Would Jesus Have Downloaded Christmas
Carols?
This holiday season, the Web will have an abundance of free
Christmas music available for downloading. This includes many different types
of songs written for the mid-winter celebration.
Favorite Christmas Songs for
Kids
Thankfully for those of us who see the magic of the Yuletide season
most clearly through the eyes of children, there are plenty of great kids
carols to go around. Here, we'd like to present you with the 10 kids Christmas
songs we think are the best of the best.
William Carson Christmas Light Dances
According To The Tran Siberian Orchestras Music
Christmas lights are
beautiful to watch, just letting it trance you with their blinking, plus, the
Tran Siberian Orchestra's music is melodious in the ear making a musical
harmony that can enhance the spirit of Christmas in every person. It is for
this reason why Carson Williams combined both of these as Christmas ornaments
in his house in Ohio.
Buying a Guitar for Christmas for the
Experienced Guitarist
Sure, getting a guitar pack for a beginner is
certainly more than acceptable. The goal in the beginning is to just get
started. But for experienced guitar players, purchasing a new guitar is a
delicate process. They know what sound they like. They know how they like the
strings and neck to feel. They will want a guitar that they feel bonded to.
Christmas Music a Timeless
Treasure
Christmas music is some of the most fun choral music out there,
both to sing and simply to drink in. Some of my favorite Christmas music is
more contemporary, but several have quickly become standards in our home.
Celebration is always incomplete without music and Christmas music is always
special.
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Rock and Roll Christmas
Songs
Find the best rock and roll Christmas song among these
compilations.
Christmas Music for Kid
Enjoy these
timeless classics especially for kids.
Chipmunk Christmas Song
Join Alvin
and the Chipmunks for this collection of oh-so-cute Christmas classics.
Charlie Brown Christmas
Song
Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters will go toe-tapping and
funky-dancing through your mind's eye.
Muppets Christmas Carol
Lyric
Christmas Together is a delightful sing-along collection of
Christmas favorites as performed by Denver and the Muppets ensemble.
Dave Matthew Band Christmas
Song
Find DVD recordings from the Dave Matthews Band, sheet music, and
song lyrics including the Christmas
Song
Nightmare Before Christmas
Sheet Music
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack
features 10 ghoulishly delightful songs and score by renowned
composer/songwriter Danny Elfman, lead singer of the popular rock group Oingo
Boingo.
Nightmare Before Christmas
Song
Supported by an evocative and suspenseful underscore, the Nightmare
Before Christmas soundtrack is a dazzling marriage of music and innovative
technique.
How To Play Christmas Sheet
Music
The secret to playing Christmas sheet music is to make the melody
prominent, get some rhythm happening underneath and bang out some chords to
support the harmony of the song. And, while that may seem like a fairly simple
concept, for most pianists it takes some practice. Here are some ideas that may
help you.
Christmas Sheet Music
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