The last thing you want to do during all the togetherness of Christmas in 2020 is listen to yet another rendition of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Let's change things up in 2021. We'll learn a little bit of history, potentially listen to something brand-new, and switch up our Christmas music playlists. And yes, "Jingle Bells" is inevitable, but at least we've got an inclusive and interactive version for you to share with your kids this year.
Here are some of the best Christmas songs for kids to learn, sing, and listen to during the holiday season. It will be painless, I promise.
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8. Parents seeking songs that evoke the spirit of the holiday may opt for Christmas song lyrics that celebrate the birth of Christ. Mom of three Lyn Dick shared her favorites with Mom.com. "I love "The Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night" because of the calm and pureness of the songs. They epitomize what Christmas is really about," she told us.
9. I first heard the song "Children Go Where I Send Thee," when we first moved to South Carolina from the Northeast at my children's elementary school Christmas concert. The original first recording and first release by Dennis Crumpton and Robert Summers is an interesting tidbit of history from 1936, and well worth a listen. Historically an African-American spiritual Christmas song, it has been adapted over the years and covered by countless artists. Young children will enjoy this upbeat version of the Christmas song by Laurie Berkner.
