Xmas music assaults the aural sensibilities of anyone
who has any knowledge or understanding of music. If
this music had any merit it would be played all year.
Just a thought.
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There are many varieties of Christmas music. Most internet music sites will have various categories from which to choose, allowing one to find those that meet his/her preferences.
The UK's ClassicFm has started playing Christmas music - just a bit right now but will be gaining in frequency as the Day gets closer and then for several days after. If Christmas music was played year-round we wouldn't appreciate it.
Dedo wrote:
Xmas music assaults the aural sensibilities of anyone
who has any knowledge or understanding of music. If
this music had any merit it would be played all year.
Just a thought.
Is it Happy Hour yet?
Cheers
First of all it’s Christmas music, not Xmas music.
Great idea! Christmas music year-round!
Actually, two weeks is about all I can take. I'll start listening to it on XM, Pandora, and Internet radio in a few days. As SteveR said, there are many kinds of Christmas music, with radio stations available to hear the various kinds.
INDEED !!!!! CHRISTMAS MUSIC ! You can listen to your "X" rated other MUSIC ? any time. Now, settle down and try listening to "Handel's MESSIAH " .
usnpilot wrote:
First of all it’s Christmas music, not Xmas music.
YES. I hate the xmas term. Personally, I think there is some very good Christmas music and of course there is plenty of silly and crappy Christmas music. On of my favorites you almost never hear is Father Christmas by Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. If you have never heard it, I know you can find it on Youtube. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Xmas is a common form of the word Christmas. ... The "X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Χριστός, which in English is "Christ". The "-mas" part is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass. It is not just an abbreviation.
daltonp wrote:
Xmas is a common form of the word Christmas. ... The "X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Χριστός, which in English is "Christ". The "-mas" part is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass. It is not just an abbreviation.
It amazes me when people complain about Christmas music. They can listen to whatever music they enjoy all year long, day after day and think nothing of it.
daltonp wrote:
Xmas is a common form of the word Christmas. ... The "X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Χριστός, which in English is "Christ". The "-mas" part is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass. It is not just an abbreviation.
Yes! Nobody should object to the use of "Xmas". Feel free to have a go at those using "Holidays" or similar.........
daltonp wrote:
Xmas is a common form of the word Christmas. ... The "X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Χριστός, which in English is "Christ". The "-mas" part is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass. It is not just an abbreviation.
So, are you trying to tell us that the OP is of Greek ancestry with a touch of Latin-Old English thrown in? I find there are so many things to occupy oneself with that are of grave concern in this world but never thought Christmas (yes, Christmas not Xmas) music was not anywhere on that list much less near the top and worthy of a rant.
randave2001 wrote:
So, are you trying to tell us that the OP is of Greek ancestry with a touch of Latin-Old English thrown in? I find there are so many things to occupy oneself with that are of grave concern in this world but never thought Christmas (yes, Christmas not Xmas) music was not anywhere on that list much less near the top and worthy of a rant.
Ah, the benefits of a classical education! I had forgotten that you colonials miss out on all that.
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