When people ask me what my favourite Christmas song is, I'm always on the fence. But when asked by The Guardian if they'd rather hear a grime or punk version of Silent Night, that's an easy one – give me the grime any day.
For me, Christmas isn't just about Mariah Carey singing 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' for what feels like the 1,000th time. It's about embracing the music that makes you feel festive and full of joy. And if that's a cheesy song with a catchy tune or something more grimey, then so be it – as long as it gets me moving.
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Paul Fessi, aka Green Santa, confessed to feeling the same when talking about his love for Eartha Kitt's sultry take on 'Santa Baby'. And it seems like he's not alone in wanting something different – Cleve Freckleton AKA Rasta Claus also expressed a desire to hear more grime Christmas tunes.
While some people can't get enough of certain festive anthems, others feel the same way about other songs. Keith Leech, for instance, mentioned that Christmas Wrapping by the Waitresses drives him bananas because of its earworm quality, but he's okay with it because it gets stuck in his head anyway.
But what really stands out is how different these responses are from each other. They highlight just how subjective our tastes can be when it comes to festive music.
For me, Christmas isn't just about Mariah Carey singing 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' for what feels like the 1,000th time. It's about embracing the music that makes you feel festive and full of joy. And if that's a cheesy song with a catchy tune or something more grimey, then so be it – as long as it gets me moving.
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Paul Fessi, aka Green Santa, confessed to feeling the same when talking about his love for Eartha Kitt's sultry take on 'Santa Baby'. And it seems like he's not alone in wanting something different – Cleve Freckleton AKA Rasta Claus also expressed a desire to hear more grime Christmas tunes.
While some people can't get enough of certain festive anthems, others feel the same way about other songs. Keith Leech, for instance, mentioned that Christmas Wrapping by the Waitresses drives him bananas because of its earworm quality, but he's okay with it because it gets stuck in his head anyway.
But what really stands out is how different these responses are from each other. They highlight just how subjective our tastes can be when it comes to festive music.
! It's sick that people like Paul Fessi and Cleve Freckleton AKA Rasta Claus aren't afraid to rock out to their fave tunes, even if they're not the traditional Christmas jams. And I feel Keith Leech on the Waitresses' earworm quality – it's like "aha, you know what's driving me crazy but I'm gonna jam out anyway" 
. It just goes to show that music is all about personal preference and having a good time during the holidays 
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grime christmas vibes are everything 
i mean, who needs traditional carols when you can have a sick beat and some bars to get you moving? its all about feelin the festive spirit, ya know? for me, its gotta be something that makes me wanna dance or sing along. if mariah's 'all i want' is overplayed, give me eartha kitt's sultry santa baby any day 
, but at the same time, it's awesome that everyone has their own fave tunes for Christmas 
. I'm def loving the idea of more diverse Christmas tunes – maybe we can even get a UK grime Christmas album? 
I think it's so cool that people have unique preferences for Christmas songs, and some even enjoy the cheesy vibes 
. And it's awesome that artists like Green Santa are experimenting with new genres to create something fresh. Maybe we'll see some grime-inspired holiday classics soon? 
and all the cheesy Christmas songs that come with it. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to cover 'Silent Night' in grime? It's just gonna be some annoying beat with a rapper singing about whatever. And don't even get me started on 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. Mariah Carey can sing the same song over and over again till I want to scream, but at least she's not trying to make a 90s new wave song sound like it belongs in a nightclub 
. And what's with all these different opinions about which version of Silent Night is better? It just shows how much people love to be contrarian for the sake of being contrarian 
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. I mean, who needs Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' all the time? It's great that there are other festive jams out there to get you in the mood 
. Maybe it's time for some new festive playlists with a mix of everything? 
But at the same time, there's something to be said for nostalgic, cheesy tunes that get stuck in your head... like Keith Leech mentioned with Christmas Wrapping 
Have you tried using a playlist generator like Spotify's Discover Weekly or Release Radar? It creates playlists based on your listening habits and can introduce you to new artists and genres, including some awesome Christmas tracks that might not be as cheesy as Mariah Carey 
i'm loving this vibe 
and it's so cool to see different perspectives on what makes Christmas music good or cheesy 
- it just shows how festive music can be super personal and fun! 