With the holidays right around the corner, you might want to start listening to Christmas music to get you in the giving spirit. The purpose of listening to holiday music is to bring joy and remind us of beloved memories with our friends and family. Mariah Carey does a great job of spreading joy through her cover music, especially during the holiday season. In Mariah Carey’s cover album, ‘Merry Christmas’ she sings 10 songs spanning 38 minutes.
While some people will merely hear the music, it is essential to listen to the words of the songs to understand the full meaning. One song with a deeper meaning behind it is “Silent Night”. If you were prejudging the song you would think it is about a quiet winter night, but if you were to actively listen you would learn that it is about peace and hope for the world. Another song with a deeper meaning behind it is “O Holy Night”. If you were to selectively listen to this song you would think that it is only about the birth of Jesus, but if you were to actively listen to the song you would learn that it is about humble beginnings and love for all mankind. Although these songs are typically used as background music and only passively listened to for entertainment, the true meaning of them is something that should be listened to.