Favorite Traditional Christmas Songs? - Blu-ray Forum

Moviefan2k4 · 11-28-2011, 12:03 AM

What's yours, and why?

Meeklo · 11-28-2011, 12:29 AM

I was discussing with my friends and they all agree that Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has become a traditional holiday song.

Drewza89 · 11-28-2011, 12:45 AM

I like a lot of these songs - here are my favorites:

O Holy Night
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
White Christmas
Silver Bells
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Feliz Navidad
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Johnny Mathis is my favorite performer of Christmas songs. I'm not a modern music hater, but most post-1970s Christmas music is utter garbage in my opinion.

Moviefan2k4 · 11-28-2011, 01:47 AM

One of my biggest faves is Amy Grant's version of "Grown-Up Christmas List". I've heard a few other versions, but Amy's is the one I remember most. I also like NSync's version of "The First Noel".

Fasteddie33 · 11-28-2011, 04:12 AM

It just wouldnt feel like Christmas with out "Mitch Miller and the Gang" christmas album!!

rick88 · 11-28-2011, 10:59 AM

My favorite has long been "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by the sweet little Brenda Lee...

Moviefan2k4 · 11-28-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick88

My favorite has long been "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by the sweet little Brenda Lee...

I could be wrong, but I think the first time I ever heard that song was in the movie "Home Alone", so whenever I hear it, that scene comes to mind.

TLeeTx2012 · 11-28-2011, 04:28 PM

I have a soft spot for "Santa Baby".

Steelmaker · 11-29-2011, 09:39 AM

When it comes to Christmas songs I tend to like stuff by the classic crooners like Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, etc.

To me, The Christmas Song (chestnuts roasting on an open fire) by Nat King Cole is the quintessential Christmas song followed very closely by White Christmas by Bing Crosby. For more fun and upbeat songs, I love Dean Martins version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Bing Crosby and the Andrew sisters version of Jingle Bells.

Steelmaker · 11-29-2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

One of my biggest faves is Amy Grant's version of "Grown-Up Christmas List". I've heard a few other versions, but Amy's is the one I remember most. I also like NSync's version of "The First Noel".

Great song! However I think Kelly Clarkson's version tops them all. Amy Grants isnt bad either.

newginafets · 11-29-2011, 09:41 AM

God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen

Steelmaker · 11-29-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLeeTx2012

I have a soft spot for "Santa Baby".

Really?? I hate that song with a passion! Everytime I hear it I think "wow what a gold digging bit<h!! Lol!

jawsfan1975 · 11-29-2011, 10:13 AM

When a Child is Born by Johnny Mathis.

newginafets · 11-29-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Really?? I hate that song with a passion! Everytime I hear it I think "wow what gold digging bit<h!! Lol!

I thought i was the only one hating this song sooo much

ethanasg48 · 12-02-2011, 01:28 PM

My favorite traditional songs are:

Here Comes Santa Claus
Here We Come, A-Caroling
No Place Like Home (For the Holidays)
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I Saw Three Ships
I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

The reason is just for listening nothing for any feeling.

Al_The_Strange · 12-02-2011, 01:40 PM

The "Carol of the Bells" does it for me. I think because it's a heck of a lot more dramatic and intense than these other ones.

Favorite version would probably be by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

My_Two_Cents · 12-02-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

I could be wrong, but I think the first time I ever heard that song was in the movie "Home Alone", so whenever I hear it, that scene comes to mind.

My favorite has to be 'O Holy Night', particularly the choir scene in Home Alone. Very beautiful.

You forgot to add 'Do You Hear What I Hear'. Another great classic Christmas song.

miller_time22 · 12-02-2011, 02:16 PM

I voted for Sleigh Ride (because I just think it's catchy as hell) and Frosty the Snowman because it reminds me of Christmas at my grandmother's house.

nefilim · 12-02-2011, 02:18 PM

other

varpunen jouluaamuna

this is by tarja turunen (yes - THAT tarja turunen !!!)

check it out - it makes you weeeep ...

the lyrics are very very very ... touching.

Al_The_Strange · 12-02-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nefilim

other

varpunen jouluaamuna

this is by tarja turunen (yes - THAT tarja turunen !!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSSyyYwJEko

check it out - it makes you weeeep ...

the lyrics are very very very ... touching.

I got her Christmas album; will need to listen to it again.

I do love her version of "Walking on the Air."

View Poll Results: Favorite Traditional Christmas Songs?
Silent Night	1	4.76%
O Holy Night	8	38.10%
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing	3	14.29%
Away in a Manger	0	0%
The First Noel	1	4.76%
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas	2	9.52%
Grown-Up Christmas List	0	0%
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas	0	0%
Jingle Bells	0	0%
Mary, Did You Know?	0	0%
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree	2	9.52%
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)	3	14.29%
Sleigh Ride	2	9.52%
White Christmas	4	19.05%
12 Days of Christmas	0	0%
Holly Jolly Christmas	1	4.76%
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas, Don't Be Late)	1	4.76%
O Come, All Ye Faithful	1	4.76%
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus	0	0%
Frosty the Snowman	1	4.76%
Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer	0	0%
Carol of the Bells	3	14.29%
Silver Bells	4	19.05%
I'll Be Home for Christmas	1	4.76%
Deck the Halls	0	0%
Do They Know Its Christmas	1	4.76%
Baby, Its Cold Outside	0	0%
Feliz Navidad	1	4.76%
Go, Tell It On the Mountain	0	0%
Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer	0	0%
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year	2	9.52%
Here Comes Santa Claus	1	4.76%
Here We Come, A-Caroling	0	0%
No Place Like Home (For the Holidays)	0	0%
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day	0	0%
I Saw Three Ships	0	0%
I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas	1	4.76%
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear	0	0%
Jingle Bell Rock	1	4.76%
Joy to the World	2	9.52%
Winter Wonderland	2	9.52%
Let It Snow	0	0%
Little Drummer Boy	1	4.76%
Up On the Housetop	0	0%
Please Come Home for Christmas	0	0%
Run, Run, Rudolph	0	0%
Santa Baby	1	4.76%
Santa Claus is Coming To Town	0	0%
We Wish You a Merry Christmas	0	0%
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch	0	0%
Other (please specify)	7	33.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

11-28-2011, 12:03 AM	#1
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Favorite Traditional Christmas Songs? What's yours, and why?

11-28-2011, 04:12 AM	#5
Fasteddie33 Banned Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Baltimore,Md Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:456 Trading Score:28	Re: It just wouldnt feel like Christmas with out "Mitch Miller and the Gang" christmas album!!

12-02-2011, 01:28 PM	#15
ethanasg48 New Member Member since:Dec 2011	My favorite traditional songs are: Here Comes Santa Claus Here We Come, A-Caroling No Place Like Home (For the Holidays) I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day I Saw Three Ships I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas It Came Upon a Midnight Clear The reason is just for listening nothing for any feeling. Last edited by ethanasg48; 12-03-2011 at 12:27 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-28-2011, 12:29 AM	#2
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	I was discussing with my friends and they all agree that Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has become a traditional holiday song.

11-28-2011, 12:45 AM	#3
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	I like a lot of these songs - here are my favorites: O Holy Night Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas White Christmas Silver Bells I'll Be Home for Christmas Feliz Navidad The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Johnny Mathis is my favorite performer of Christmas songs. I'm not a modern music hater, but most post-1970s Christmas music is utter garbage in my opinion.

11-28-2011, 01:47 AM	#4
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	One of my biggest faves is Amy Grant's version of "Grown-Up Christmas List". I've heard a few other versions, but Amy's is the one I remember most. I also like NSync's version of "The First Noel".

11-28-2011, 10:59 AM	#6
rick88 Power Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Upstate NY Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:10	My favorite has long been "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by the sweet little Brenda Lee...

11-28-2011, 04:28 PM	#8
TLeeTx2012 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Winchester, KY 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:46 Digital collection:76 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:65	I have a soft spot for "Santa Baby".

11-29-2011, 09:39 AM	#9
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	When it comes to Christmas songs I tend to like stuff by the classic crooners like Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, etc. To me, The Christmas Song (chestnuts roasting on an open fire) by Nat King Cole is the quintessential Christmas song followed very closely by White Christmas by Bing Crosby. For more fun and upbeat songs, I love Dean Martins version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Bing Crosby and the Andrew sisters version of Jingle Bells.

11-29-2011, 09:41 AM	#11
newginafets Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Redlands, CA 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:5579 Trading Score:223	God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen

11-29-2011, 10:13 AM	#13
jawsfan1975 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1046 Blu-ray reviews: 52 Trading Score:141	When a Child is Born by Johnny Mathis.

12-02-2011, 01:40 PM	#16
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1143 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	The "Carol of the Bells" does it for me. I think because it's a heck of a lot more dramatic and intense than these other ones. Favorite version would probably be by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

12-02-2011, 02:16 PM	#18
miller_time22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:1835 DVD collection:228 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:16	I voted for Sleigh Ride (because I just think it's catchy as hell) and Frosty the Snowman because it reminds me of Christmas at my grandmother's house.

Best iTunes Music Deals