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CHRISTMAS SONG CRITIQUE A detailed and honest review and ranking of popular Christmas hits

LUCY LOCHMOELLER

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

Mariah Carey Despite being a very successful R&B singer, Mariah Carey has made quite the name for herself in the Christmas music world. According to Business Insider, Carey has made $60 million from “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” It would be a crime to not crown this work of art with the title of best Christmas song. It’s as if once the familiar little chime melody is heard, everyone around is entranced. They stop what they’re doing, perhaps even stand up, take a deep breath and begin to belt out the lyrics — no matter how off-key — with Carey. Carey has cursed us all, but I don’t think anyone is mad about it.

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ROCKIN’ AROUND

THE CHRISTMAS TREE Brenda Lee

This 1958 Christmas classic is a timeless, catchy and upbeat song.

This song gets extra points for being in one of the most iconic parts of “Home Alone,” when Kevin dances around and creates a fake party with mannequins. It’s also a perfect sing-along song that people of all ages can enjoy. 20 A & E

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HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS

Michael Bublé This wouldn’t be an accurate Christmas song ranking without the Christmas King: Michael Bublé. Every winter, Bublé makes his appearance on holiday radio stations. Bublé’s version of “Holly Jolly Christmas” fits his style of jazzy music. It could be catchier, but it’s still a Christmas favorite.

I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS

Gayla Peevey Sorry, Peevey, but this is easily one of the worst Christmas songs to date. While it is a popular hit in the 1950’s style of music, but it has become a disgrace to good Christmas music over the years. It hurts to listen to, the lyrics don’t blend well together and Peevey’s deep yet child-like voice is no help either. SPREAD DESIGN BY LUCY LOCHMOELLER | DOMENIC FENOGLIO