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Christmas Music

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Jingle Bells: Your Kids Will Love These Children's Christmas Songs

Merry Christmas! Today is the last of our daily holiday-themed playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  It's Christmas! The gifts are under the tree, the stocking are filled and the turkey or ham is in the oven. Because we're so wrapped up in the holiday spirit, Patch has been creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer leading up to the big day today. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we've featured a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Children's Christmas. We've hand-picked selections from the likes of the Chipmunks, Muppets, Disney stars and other favorites.  You can listen here, free and legally (via Spotify), without leaving Patch!  But we also want your input. Post in the comments what you'd like to see in future …

Monday, December 24, 2012

Silent Night, Holy Night: Traditional Holiday Music for Christmas Eve

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Christmas is a day away and the sights and sounds of the holiday season are in abundance.  To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Traditional Christmas. We've hand-picked selections from artists spanning several areas covering more traditional holiday fare. You can listen here, free and legally (via Spotify), without leaving Patch!  But we also want your input. Post in the comments what you'd like to see in future installments. The themes are as follows: So go ahead and click "play" at the top of…

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas Lights and Line-Dancing: Enjoy These Country Holiday Songs

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Advent calendars are inching ever closer to Christmas and the sounds of the season are in the air. Whether it's the ringing of the Salvation Army bell or door-to-door carolers, it's at least starting to sound a lot like Christmas. To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Country Christmas. Put on your cowboy hat—or Santa hat, if you'd prefer—and get in line to dance. With holiday staples from the likes of Gene Autry, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash to newer selections by Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney …

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Dance While Decking the Halls With These Christmas Pop Tunes

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Advent calendars are inching ever closer to Christmas and the sounds of the season are in the air. Whether it's the ringing of the Salvation Army bell or door-to-door carolers, it's at least starting to sound a lot like Christmas. To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Pop Christmas, including popular holiday hits from artists old (Wham!, New Kids on the Block) and young (Justin Bieber, Michigan native Matt Giraud). You can listen here, free and legally (via Spotify), without leaving Patch!  But …

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Jingle Bell Rock: 13 Alternative Sounds of the Christmas Season

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  Christmas is just days away and the sounds of the season are in the air. Whether it's the ringing of the Salvation Army bell or door-to-door carolers, it's at least starting to sound a lot like Christmas. To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Alternative Christmas, incorporating some holiday-themed highlights from the indie, folk and alternative rock scene to help our readers rock around the Christmas tree. You can listen here, free and legally (via Spotify), without leaving Patch!  But we also …

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Rock Around the Christmas Tree With These 10 Classic Rock Holiday Hits

Each day leading up to Christmas Day, Patch will offer holiday-themed music playlists.

Do you hear what I hear?  It's one week before Christmas Day and the sounds of the season are in the air. Whether it's the ringing of the Salvation Army bell or door-to-door carolers, it's at least starting to sound a lot like Christmas. To get in on the holiday spirit, Patch is creating playlists of Christmas music each day to help spread the cheer. So here's the deal: Each day, from today through Christmas, we'll feature a uniquely different, themed Christmas music playlist. Today's theme is Classic Rock Christmas. We're defining "classic" as anything up through the 1980s. We've hand-picked 10 songs, ranging from the Beach Boys to Chuck Berry, to help our readers rock around the Christmas tree. You can listen, free and legally (via …

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Poll: When Should Holiday Music Start Playing?

Patch asks when Christmas jingles jive with you – and which songs are your favorites.

In Detroit, Fresh 100.3 started playing Christmas music Friday morning, and other local radio stations will soon also dust off their holiday records in preparation for seasonal Yuletide spinning. Some area businesses and coffee shops are also already playing holiday music. But is it too early for "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" if Tom the Turkey hasn't even been stuffed? When should Christmas and holiday music start playing on the radio and in stores? Take our poll and tell us your favorite holiday song in the comments!

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Jessica Schrader

1:24 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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