When it comes to Christmas music everyone has their own favorite song that is special to them in its own way. Whether it be because they relish in the snow and holiday spirit, have a loved one for the winter season or simply hate everything about the holidays, there is a song that resonates with all these various takes on what makes Christmas music so relatable.

However, despite the season’s uncanny ability to relate to any individual in one way or another, there is a fine line that defines good Christmas music from bad Christmas music.

It has long since been said that if you can craft a Christmas songs that withstand the test of time, you are set as a musician. Therefore it is only natural for every big artist to try their hand at a holiday album. But why are so many failing?

Perhaps one of the reasons Christmas music has been losing its magic touch in the past decade is because its essential message has been refocused.

First of all, Christmas music is centered around two essential themes, the birth of Jesus Christ or Santa Claus, snow and loved ones.

Sadly this is just not the aspects that make up today’s newly released Christmas songs. Today Christmas music seems to revolve around the essential idea of love. Only I’m not talking about the kind that gives gifts to those in need or spreads holiday cheer. I’m speaking of the theme that floods our radios these days, songs that stereotype relationships and compete with priorities.

Another reason Christmas music is not what it use to be could also be the music itself. In today’s highly advanced technological society raw music is rare. Instead, it has been replaced with the sounds of computer generated audio, altering the once familiar tunes of Christmas. The old familiar jingle bells and acoustic guitars have long since been replaced with electric guitars and audio recordings.

Lets just face the fact, Christmas music is not what it used to be. One must simply choose to embrace the new sounds of the season or as I do, dwell in the melodies of Christmas’ past.