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: It wasn’t until later that these songs were adopted by the church and specifically linked to the Nativity. Legend even suggests that angels sang the very first "carol" on the night of Jesus' birth.

Not all Christmas music is happy. The genre contains a surprising number of minor-key melancholic ballads: "Blue Christmas," "The Christmas Shoes" (warning: keep tissues nearby), and "Last Christmas." These songs serve a psychological function. For those who have lost loved ones or are far from home, sad Christmas music validates grief. It says, It is okay to not be okay during the holidays. Christmas Music

Whether you love the classic crooners or prefer modern pop hits, the history and impact of holiday music are as layered as a Christmas pudding. The Surprising Origins of the Carol : It wasn’t until later that these songs

The Soundtrack of the Season: A Deep Dive Into Christmas Music The genre contains a surprising number of minor-key

: While holiday music is a major part of American cultural history, it can also be marginalizing for the nearly 30% of the population that does not identify as Christian. Christmas Music Around the World