By Araceli Mingura
Web Editor
The annual debate on when to appropriately listen to Christmas music has already returned. Some argue that the festivities of Christmas begin right after Halloween, while others say that anything to do with Christmas should wait until after Thanksgiving.
In Catholic environments like our school, the liturgical calendar is often brought up in this dilemma. Throughout my years here at Franciscan University, I have heard various students argue that Christmas music shouldn’t be played until the Advent season begins.
While it is true that Catholics should abide by the liturgical calendar, is it a reasonable reason to prohibit people from simply enjoying music in early November?
Perhaps listening to Advent hymns should be on hold until the Advent season, but what logical reasoning is there preventing someone from listening to songs of the winter season and jolly ol’ Santa Claus?
If we all waited until after Thanksgiving to play any Christmas music, we would have less than a month to enjoy it leading up to Christmas day. Less than a month is not enough for those who anticipate the Christmas season all year.
“It’s not too early to listen to Christmas music …. It’s pure happiness!” said senior education major, Marian Guaderrama. “Regardless of how your day is going, listening to Christmas music will put you in a good mood.”
Those who listen to Christmas music “early,” often do so because it makes them happy and allows them to enjoy the holiday that rapidly approaches. If there’s no harm, why the foul?