The Alternative Xmas Song Thread.

[mickd1961]

I have a whole host of songs that remind me of the days when I loved Xmas that aren’t necessarily actual Xmas songs.

One of my all my all times faves from 74 by Steeleye Span.....Gaudette sung live.

https://youtu.be/cEPmGq0Ii2o

[Calgarybaggy]

That is the original Christmas song - often considered the oldest known Christmas carol, from the 15th century I believe. The words in English are: Rejoice, Christ is borne of the Virgin Mary, rejoice.

[Calgarybaggy]

Jingle Bells isn’t a Christmas song at all. It was written for American Thanksgiving which is in November but is now associated with Christmas.

[Calgarybaggy]

And the Hallelujah Chorus is also associated with Christmas even though it’s about Easter.

[kettering_baggie]

Stop The Cavalry wasn’t written as a Christmas song; probably better had it not been written at all.

Remember the Ramones ‘Sheena Is A Punk Rocker’? That should be changed to ‘Santa is a Punk Rocker’.