As the frost on our windshields begins to plague our cars, there is nothing like a cheery melody like Christmas music to brighten your morning trek to school. When the clock struck twelve on Halloween night, 46% of Americans had Mariah Carey streaming through the speakers. The other 64%, however, are Scrooges and argue that Christmas music before Thanksgiving is way too premature. I firmly believe that it is never too early to sing along to the music of the magical season.

This is a topic that people have feuded over for years. Timpview senior Luke Nelson has this to say about it: “I think it’s disrespectful because it’s not Christmas time yet, and it totally skips over Thanksgiving.” While Christmas-loving senior Emy Groesbeck has this to say on the matter: “It’s the start of all holidays, and when it starts to cool down, it really puts you into the Christmas mood.” While both sides are valid, I believe Christmas music creates the magic of Christmas.

Retailers and radio stations agree with the fact that the Christmas festivities should begin. Trees and decorations have been put up in the displays of stores like Kohls, Target, Michaels, Pottery Barn, and more. Radio Stations have already begun to play the holiday classics like “Jingle Bells” and “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by the infamous Mariah Carey hoping to tap the Christmas spirit into employers on their way to work. Stores like Best Buy start playing Christmas music just as early as before Halloween. While Ulta and Kmart begin playing it November first.

Whether or not you believe it is too early to indulge in the nostalgic sounds of Christmas music, I think most people can agree that listening to it on your terms is always a warm feeling. The purpose of Christmas music is to bring happiness and connect us to our childhood memories. The classic songs and even the more modern-day renditions are tied to tradition and create the spirit of the season.