By: Erin Byrd
Starting November 1, we entered the time of year when many of us decide it’s now socially acceptable to crank up the Christmas music and get into the holiday spirit. Most jam out to classics like “Jingle Bell Rock”, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, and “Last Christmas”, but since the early 2000s, a surge of new, pop Christmas songs have taken our playlists by storm. From “Mistletoe” and “Little Drummer Boy” by Justin Bieber to “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey to “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande, the Christmas songs our generation treasures are a little different from those of our parents. The group Pentatonix has put their own pop twist on nearly every Christmas song imaginable, transforming old classics into party-ready, dance-able songs that fit right in with Mariah Carey’s vibe.
That being said, is there room for more of these modern holiday songs in our rotation? The Jonas Brothers have decided to throw their hats in the ring, releasing a single entitled “Like its Christmas” in early November, just in time for Christmas fanatics to dust off their playlists.
The lyrics have the same sentiment as pretty much every other popular Christmas love song: they describe snow, cheer, a warm fire, sleigh bells, and the holidays not being the same without “you”. From lyrics mentioning Central Park and twinkling lights that scream Home Alone and Elf, the song embodies every holiday cliché, but as a Christmas lover, it is absolutely perfect to me. The subject matter may be basic, but its beat and peppy tune set it right alongside Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande’s holiday singles.
If you’re looking for a feel-good Christmas song this winter, I recommend Joe, Nick, and Kevin’s new jingle. It got added to my holiday playlist and I’ll be rocking out to it for the next two months.