Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas Music

Today, we're immersing ourselves in the three major categories of Christmas songs that make this season truly magical. So, cozy up with your hot cocoa, slip on those snug socks, and let's explore the festive melodies that define this wonderful time of the year. If you know me then you know that I've got a special place in my heart for Christmas tunes. It's time to share some of my favorites in each category, whether they're classic carols, modern mashups, or those songs that make you ponder if they're about Christmas or just someone with an intense fondness for reindeer. Hint: it's often a bit of both! In today's episode, we're unwrapping the musical treasures that have me rockin' around the Christmas tree, slow-dancing with sugarplum fairies, and maybe even attempting the Nutcracker ballet in the comfort of my living room. And, of course, stay tuned as I share my current favorite Christmas albums and the standout tracks from each. It's not just about the music; it's about the joy, the warmth, and the shared love for the holiday spirit. TRADITIONAL SONGS MENTIONED:HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SINGJOY TO THE WORLDSILENT NIGHTO HOLY NIGHTNON TRADITIONAL AND SECULAR SONGS MENTIONED:ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREEJINGLE BELL ROCKRUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEERWHITE CHRISTMASFROSTY THE SNOWMANCONTEMPORARY SONGS MENTIONED:ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU BY MARIAH CAREYMISTLETOE BY JUSTIN BIEBERIT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS BY MICHAEL BUBLECANDY CANE LANE BY SIASNOWMAN BY SIACHRISTMAS ALBUMS MENTIONED:MERRY CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREYTHE AWARD WINNING HOLIDAY ALBUM BY MARTY THOMAS AND MARISSA ROSENA VERY COCO CHRISTMAS BY JESSICA VOSKA SEASON OF LOVE BY IDINA MENZELBONUS SONG:WHERE ARE YOU CHRISTMAS BY FAITH HILLWhat did you think of this episode? Support the showKeep listening, keep grooving, and let the music in you continue to shine.  Thank you, and see you soon!CONTACT TERI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terirosborg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.rosborgYouTube: The Music in MeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terirosborgPodcast Facebook Page: The Music in Me Podcast Facebook pageTHEME SONG BY:  Hayley GremardINTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno