“Holly Jolly Christmas”

This song is most recognizable when sung by Burl Ives. It was written by Johnny Marks and released in 1965.

With an upbeat melody and happy lyrics, this song will put anyone in the Christmas mood.

The song inspires listeners to enjoy the holiday season. It mentions the joy that little details like mistletoe and snow can bring while expressing the overall happiness that Christmas offers.

Junior Lindsey Bouchard thinks “Holly Jolly Christmas” is an easy song to remember and finds it nice to sing.

“It’s very catchy, and I can remember it,” Bouchard said. “It’s a bop.”

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

This track tells the story of Rudolph, an outcast reindeer with a nose that shines bright red, like a flashlight.

In the beginning of the song, Rudolph is alone and isn’t allowed to “play any reindeer games” with his fellow reindeer.

By the end of the song, however, he saves the day by guiding Santa’s sleigh during a particularly foggy Christmas Eve.

Junior Brady Perkins thinks the song is iconic when it comes to Christmas music.

“It’s a fun song that shows there is more to people than meets the eye, or nose,” Perkins said. “It’s a good song because it’s the pinnicale of Christmas cheer.”

This song was also written by Johnny Marks and was based on the story “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which was published in 1939.

“All I Want for Christmas is You”

This song was originally performed by Mariah Carey and was released in November 1994.

The track is part of Carey’s first Christmas album and fourth studio album, “Merry Christmas.”

Each original song on the album was written by Walter Afanasieff and Carey herself.

“All I Want for Christmas is You” is Carey’s biggest international success and has earned about $50 million in royalties.

Junior DeMia Johnson enjoys listening to Carey’s unique holiday song.

“Her voice is completely iconic and unmatched,” Johnson said. “It’s very catchy, upbeat, and puts a smile on almost everyone’s face when they hear it.”

“Frosty the Snowman”

“Frosty the Snowman” was written by Walter “Jack” Rollins and Steve Nelson in 1950, following the success of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” the previous year.

The song tells the story of Frosty, a snowman who magically comes to life after putting on an old silk hat.

Since it’s original recording done by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys, the track has been remade multiple times. Some artists with different takes on the song include Nat King Cole, Perry Como, and Johnny Mathis.

Senior Annie Marland enjoys the song because it reminds her of the holiday special of the same name.

“I like the song because I remember watching ‘Frosty the Snowman’ with my mom during the holiday season,” Marland said. “It brings back memories for me.”

“Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!”

“Let it Snow” was originally recorded by Vaughn Monroe in 1945.

The song was written during a California heat wave by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne.

The entertainers were dreaming of cooler conditions when they wrote the piece, which explains it’s happy tone toward snowy weather.

Madison Burroughs, junior, likes the song’s message about enjoying cooler weather conditions.

“It reminds me of the snow and I really like the snow,” Burroughs said. “It’s a very festive song.”