Updated: Jan. 3, 2017
Originally Published: November 22, 2015
Every November, my family and I find ourselves in a familiar struggle—the Battle of Holiday Music. It’s me against my husband and our three lovely children, who I brought into this world after a total of 36 hours of labor and three C-sections. This year, I’m taking a bold step. I’m reaching out to my audience. I want to enjoy “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” without the chorus of groans from the backseat of our minivan. I yearn to listen to all 55 renditions of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” without my husband dismissing me as a “lame-o.”
Here are ten compelling reasons why my family should embrace my holiday music enthusiasm:
- I don’t often remind you that I carried each of you for a whopping 10 months, but this year, I will. Remember, without me, three of you wouldn’t be here, and one of you would not be a dad. I think that warrants a few fa-la-la-la-las for several weeks.
- Contrary to what some teenagers believe, indulging in holiday music won’t cause any permanent psychological harm or lead anyone to a life of crime.
- Listening to “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” puts me in a peaceful state, reducing the chances of my head exploding when my 8-year-old asks if we can have mushrooms 55 times, only to reject them with a straight face.
- If I managed to listen to Elmo sing the alphabet, Steve from Blues Clues croon “We Just Got a Letter!” and Dora the Explorer belt out “The BackPack Song” for nearly two years, surely you can tolerate Karen Carpenter’s “Merry Christmas, Darling” for a few weeks without losing your composure.
- Icons like John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Bruce Springsteen have all released Christmas songs. If they’re good enough for them, they should be good enough for us.
- During the festive season, Santa often recruits extra elves for holiday preparations. Guess who he’s likely to ask for help? You guessed it—me! Happy elves spread cheer, and nothing brings more joy than a rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
- What holiday season is complete without hearing “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” a few times?
- Our wedding vows included a commitment to endure, in sickness and health, including listening to holiday music every year. I’m not sure why you seem to forget this crucial detail. Weren’t you paying attention on that momentous day? Don’t you love me enough to honor the promise you made 22 years ago?
- When Mom is joyful, everyone is joyful. Conversely, when Mom is not happy, well, I think we all know how that turns out.
- Some of my most cherished holiday memories involve nursing a newborn while decorating the Christmas tree, being nine months pregnant, watching my little ones delight over Santa’s gifts, and snuggling with my beloved, all to the backdrop of festive tunes.
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Summary
The annual struggle of holiday music in the family is a humorous reminder of the joy and memories these songs bring. By sharing ten reasons to embrace the festive tunes, the piece underscores the importance of finding happiness during the holiday season.
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