As Christmas draws near, its spirit surrounds us in countless ways. We see it in the vibrant red, green and white decorations adorning every corner and feel it intensify as the festive season reaches its peak and the year-end break approaches.
But perhaps most of all, Christmas comes alive through the songs that have become synonymous with the season. With that in mind, Cape Town Etc presents five classic Christmas jams to sing your heart out to this holiday season.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Michael Bublé
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by The Jackson 5
Jackson 5’s song, with its incredibly jolly melody and comical nature, instills a sense of light-hearted joy that everyone needs during the holiday season. The angelic voices of the brothers, coupled with their young naivety, are sure to have you smiling all December long.
Last Christmas by Wham!
The song, released on Wham!’s Music from the Edge of Heaven album, is one of the English duo’s most popular hits. The iconic lyrics “last Christmas I gave you my heart but the very next day you gave it away” have echoed through decorated houses since its release in December 1984.
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
This 1958 hit has practically become synonymous with the festive season. Between Brenda Lee’s excitable voice, the upbeat melody and the renowned “deck the halls with boughs of holly” lyric, this hit standing the test of time comes as no surprise.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon & Yoko Ono
This classic is perhaps a less conventional Christmas tune but nonetheless, it is deserving of all its fame. The tune manages to perfectly capture both the jubilation and occasional somberness brought about by the holiday season. It encapsulates celebration and hope for tomorrow, a reminder from which most only stand to benefit.
