Christmas comes but once a year, but once a year, but Christmas music, that seems to come earlier and earlier each year.

Just see those sleigh bells jingle and ring, tingle, tingling to really,

simply having a wonderful Christmas time.

Everybody sing!

Oh, good for it!

Let's see! Some classics like Brindalee's rocking around the Christmas tree have stood the test of time, becoming

hits all over again decades later.

Rocking around the Christmas tree at the Christmas Party House.

But the world of Christmas songs isn't always good times and cheer. For decades

Christmas songs in America have reflected the country's mood. Some can be

downright sobering like Nat King Cole's version of the little boy that Santa Claus forgot.

In the street he envies all those lucky boys.

Then wanders home to last year's broken ties.

That's one of many versions of that song.

It seems like every year artists take a stab at creating the next Christmas classic

Shear debuted her take on a Christmas album this year Christmas song I want to be dancing all night long.

Meanwhile, Mariah Carey hit the road with her Merry Christmas won an All Tour.

Well, we finally made it to the last show where Madison Square Garden.

Can't believe it's the last show!

Excitement.

Merry Christmas, New York.

So what makes a great Christmas song and why do so many artists feel compelled to

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