Top Five Christmas Songs You Shouldn't Sing When Caroling

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by theactualbeppster

by theactualbeppster

I was thinking about this today, because I'm driving a lot more now and thus, listen to Christmas music on the radio. (I would listen to podcasts, only I'm not allowed until my next birthday. That was a pleasant surprise at my licensing ceremony... *sighs*)

Anyway, I've heard some weird songs that are considered Christmas music...so obviously people should sing them when caroling, right?

Ahahaha, no. Let's take a look.

5. Last Christmas by Wham!

This is a weird song. The only reason it's played this time of year is because it's set at Christmas.
But don't try singing this one door-to-door. Especially if you sing this at an ex's house...that wouldn't go well at all...

4. All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey

Oh my...this song...while fun...should not be used.

Unless you want twenty different phone numbers by the end of the night. Then by all means, use it.

3. Snow Miser and Heat Miser

Now this is a song I actually love. Sure, it's from a weird Rankin-Bass special, but you have to love the Miser Brothers. They're the best and most memorable part of that special.

However...you will definitely get weird looks if people catch you singing this with friends, especially if two of you play the brothers and everyone else does a kick-line.

(If anyone tries this, please send me a video. 🤣)

2. Grandma Got Run-over By a Reindeer by Elmo 'n' Patsy

We have to be sensitive to those whose grandmas have been run-over by reindeer. So please, don't make people even more depressed by belting this outside their doors. You will most certainly be chased off porches.

(I kid, of course. But who on earth decided this song was a good idea? For that matter...who decided it was a good idea to make a Christmas special based on it?)

1. You're a Mean One, Me. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft

Of course this is number one! And it happens to be my favorite secular Christmas song. Why?

The bass is so cool. Also it's about the Grinch. Who could ask for anything more?

But sadly, you can't use this one while caroling, especially if you have grumpy older men on your street. Don't even try it. You might not escape.

So this is the result of my Saturday night musings. I hope you enjoyed my incoherent ramblings. Now grab a cup of cocoa and treat yourself to obscure Christmas songs. You never know what you might find...