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# Christmas Songs

Last year
2022
# Your Say
Poll: When is it acceptable for radio stations to start playing Christmas songs?
Have your say.
33.1k
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Nov 27th 2022, 11:20 AM
All time
# it's quizmas
Quiz: Can you name the Christmas song from the lyrics?
Dub a dub a dum dum dub a dub a dum dub a dum dum dub a dum dub a dub a dum
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11
Dec 20th 2021, 10:00 PM
# Christmas Songs
Fairytale of New York is Ireland's favourite Christmas song by landslide, new poll shows
It’s according to new polling conducted by Red C on behalf of The Journal.
37.2k
77
Dec 18th 2021, 8:00 PM
# That time of year
Player Ratings: What is the best Christmas song?
Band Aid? George Michael? The Pogues?
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54
Dec 22nd 2020, 8:00 PM
Voices
The Irish For: I'm getting tired of the same Christmas pop hits - here are some alternatives
What harm if we learn some words as Gaeilge along the way?
12.2k
10
Dec 22nd 2019, 8:30 AM
# just one thing i need
All I Want for Christmas is You tops US charts for first time, 25 years after its release
This is Carey’s 19th number one hit, putting her just one song behind The Beatles’ overall record.
25.3k
40
Dec 17th 2019, 7:40 AM
# Your Say
Poll: When is it okay for radio stations to start playing Christmas songs?
Would you hit the radio off if your local station started blasting out the festive classics tomorrow morning?
22.4k
46
Nov 30th 2019, 9:38 AM
# throwback
A look back at every Christmas number one since 1980
Good times.
4.1k
0
Dec 24th 2018, 8:00 PM
# classics debate
From Baby It's Cold Outside to Fairytale of New York, should old classics be censored?
A debate has been ongoing all week over what old Christmas songs are acceptable to play.
41.7k
150
Dec 8th 2018, 4:00 PM
# Christmas FM
As 'Baby It's Cold Outside' is pulled from the airways, is it problematic or a "feminist anthem"?
Some radio stations are opting not to play it this Christmas.
20.6k
22
Dec 3rd 2018, 4:27 PM
# a different era
Christmas FM won't be playing 'Baby It's Cold Outside' this year
A radio station in Cleveland, Ohio pulled the Christmas classic from its playlist this weekend after listeners complained about the song’s lyrics.
158k
243
Dec 2nd 2018, 5:22 PM
# festive tunes
So here it is: Christmas FM returns to the airwaves
All funds raised this year by Christmas FM will go to Focus Ireland’s homelessness campaign.
21.6k
15
Nov 28th 2016, 11:33 AM
# and the bells were ringing out
32 iconic Christmas songs, ranked from worst to best
Is your favourite here?
26.4k
56
Dec 25th 2015, 10:30 AM
# and the bells were ringing out
32 iconic Christmas songs, ranked from worst to best
Is your favourite here?
12.3k
17
Dec 14th 2015, 9:35 PM
How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To Last Christmas?
George Michael at his dreamiest.
9.5k
4
Dec 11th 2015, 6:15 PM
# most wonderful time
Yes, it's that time of year again - Christmas FM is back and here's where you can hear it
Your FM and digital listening options for the country’s festive HQ.
25.6k
13
Nov 26th 2015, 6:10 AM
# Karaoke king
The Rock is surprisingly good at singing Christmas songs in a onesie
Do you smell what The Rock is cooking? Turkey and ham, presumably.
3.1k
2
Dec 25th 2014, 11:43 AM
# a cheeky christmas
8 terrible Christmas singles that everyone wishes they could forget
Please, PLEASE leave our brains.
26.0k
32
Dec 22nd 2014, 9:30 PM
# worst to best
A Definitive Ranking of Christmas Songs, From Worst To Best
What’s the best Christmas song of all? We have a final answer.
20.5k
86
Dec 17th 2013, 1:07 PM
Voices
Column: Heartbreak, misery and cloying sentimentality – the ingredients of any good Christmas song
We spend an entire month gearing ourselves up to the best day of the year with songs that document heartbreak, war, loneliness and The Wombles. Have we all gone mad?
47
11
Dec 11th 2013, 7:30 PM
# nollaig shona?
13 signs that Christmas has begun in Ireland
Christmas Day is exactly four weeks away.
32.9k
49
Nov 27th 2013, 9:30 PM
# ho ho ho
Christmas FM is back on the airwaves at 8am tomorrow morning
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….
3.2k
11
Nov 27th 2013, 12:44 PM
# Alternative Christmas
12 tracks of Christmas: your alternative festive playlist
Not a Mariah Carey or Slade song in sight…
7.0k
19
Dec 23rd 2012, 11:00 AM
# santa anthem
The best, baddest Irish Christmas video you'll see today
By a class of nine-year-olds.
7.0k
6
Dec 17th 2012, 12:49 PM
# yule hate this
11 songs that will make you want to cancel Christmas
Can you make it through this post without calling the whole festive season off?
12.1k
18
Dec 12th 2012, 9:30 PM
# last christmas
Is your favourite song on Christmas FM’s top ten?
There are a few surprises in here…
17.5k
70
Dec 1st 2012, 6:00 PM
# Christmas
Video: Top 5 Christmas number ones
Check out which Christmas classics were included in our list – did we leave out any of your favourites?
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0
Dec 24th 2010, 10:05 AM
# Christmas
Away in a spaceship: the alternative Christmas playlist
Serial killer Santas, Star Wars-themed tunes and homicidal reindeer make a change from angelic cherubs…
771
0
Dec 23rd 2010, 8:12 AM