Each November, my family and I embark on what I like to call the Christmas Music Showdown. It’s a battle of wills: me versus my husband and our three delightful kids—who I should mention entered this world after a combined 36 hours of labor and three C-sections.
This year, I’m taking a stand. I’m going to rally for my right to enjoy “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” without hearing the groans from the backseat of our minivan. I want to relish all 55 renditions of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” without being labeled a “lame-o” by my husband. Here are ten compelling reasons why my family should let me bask in the joy of holiday music:
- While I don’t often pull the “I carried each of you for 9 (actually 10) long months” card, this year feels like the perfect time. Remember, without me, none of you would be here, and one of you wouldn’t even be a dad. I think that deserves a few weeks of festive tunes.
- Contrary to what some teenagers may believe, listening to lots of holiday music won’t damage anyone’s mental health or lead them down a path of crime.
- Hearing “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” places me in a much calmer mindset, making it less likely for me to lose my cool when our youngest asks if he can have mushrooms for the 55th time, then insists he doesn’t like them.
- If I managed to endure Elmo singing the alphabet, Steve from Blues Clues belting out “We Just Got a Letter!” and Dora the Explorer’s “BackPack Song” for nearly two years of my life, surely you can tolerate Karen Carpenter crooning “Merry Christmas, Darling,” for a few weeks without losing it.
- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Bruce Springsteen have all recorded Christmas songs. If it’s good enough for them, it’s certainly good enough for us.
- Every holiday season, Santa requires extra helpers for all the festive preparations. Guess who he turns to? That’s right—me! Happy helpers spread joy, and nothing brings cheer quite like singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
- What’s the holiday season without “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” at least a couple of times?
- Our wedding vows included a commitment to love each other in sickness and health, and yes, that encompasses listening to holiday music every year. I’m surprised you don’t recall that vital moment. Don’t you love me enough to remember the promises made 22 years ago?
- When Mom is happy, everyone benefits. When I’m not, well, you know how that goes.
- Some of my most treasured holiday memories involve nursing a two-week-old, decorating the Christmas tree while pregnant, and snuggling with my loved ones—all set to the joyful sounds of the season.
Honestly, there’s something that warms my heart every time I hear a Christmas song. They evoke the fondest memories of holidays gone by. And remember, your well-being kind of hinges on my happiness.
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Summary
In the annual Christmas Music Showdown, it’s all about the joy of holiday tunes versus the family’s resistance. While I lay out my reasons for embracing the festive spirit, it’s clear that music brings back cherished memories and happiness. Plus, let’s face it: when Mom is content, the whole family thrives.