Weekend Reads v. 20.12.2024
A thrill of hope.
Have you ever noticed how many Christmas songs are sad? The thought didn’t really occur to me until I read this essay about how some of the best Christmas songs are sad. (Dreadful covers of classic songs deserve their own level of sad)
There is a song about a devastating hunger crisis that always makes the rounds this time of year. Another song that though upbeat, reflects on the heartbreak that took place between this Christmas and last Christmas. And there’s the song that first appeared on the album Blue. It probably wasn’t intended to be played on repeat at Christmas, but gosh does it perfectly articulate the holiday blues.
Christmastime, much like New Year’s Day or a birthday, serves as a natural reflection point, so I suppose it’s no wonder songs about this season can run a bit melancholy. The constant rushing about and long lists of to-dos can bring a hollowness to the light and cheer of the season. Not to mention the season serving as an annual marker which points …
