Before Thanksgiving

By Drew Johnson

No holiday season has music anywhere near as good as the Christmas season. No Christmas season is enjoyable without starting a healthy dose of Mariah Carey, Elvis Presley, or any other artists’ Christmas music in early November. Even without decorations, anyone can still enjoy the festive music before Thanksgiving, a holiday that provides few song options. 

Oftentimes, snow is seen in early November, sometimes even leading to a snow day. Winter wonderlands are an important part of the Christmas season. Christmas music can depict exactly what is going on outside while telling a joyful story to lift up your snow day blues. Snow days do not only happen in December, therefore Christmas music should be welcomed early in November. When cleaning, doing work, or just relaxing, it’s easy to turn on Christmas music and let your worries dissolve. The smooth and comforting aroma established from the songs makes it easy to listen to the music for the upwards of two months that the Christmas season lasts. 

Although Christmas music is often repetitive, there is an abundance of artists making each song different. Many popular artists have released albums remaking classic songs into a more modern melody that can cater to any audience. Because of the variety of music, anyone can find a type that they like to listen to on repeat. Oftentimes, artists will dedicate their entire career to remaking Christmas music, allowing listeners to enjoy content from people that they have never heard of prior to Christmas. 

With Black Friday the day after Thanksgiving, buyers often start purchasing Christmas presents soon after Halloween. Christmas music is the only correct form of entertainment while wrapping presents to prepare for the upcoming season. The love and detail necessary in wrapping presents can not be done properly without being fully immersed in the Christmas spirit.