25 Songs of Christmas: Young At Heart 2025

DAY 7 – Bob Hope & Carol Richards

 Silver Bells

Our final stop is New York City!

Today's featured artists are Bob Hope and Carol Richards, whose classic recording helped make "Silver Bells" a Christmas favorite.

Fun Fact: The song was almost called "Tinkle Bells" before the writers wisely changed the title!

Thanks for joining us on this incredible Christmas Road Trip. Merry Christmas...in July!

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DAY 6 – Donny Hathaway

 This Christmas

Hello from Chicago!

Today's featured artist is the legendary Donny Hathaway.

Although "This Christmas" wasn't an immediate hit when it was released in 1970, it's now considered one of the greatest Christmas songs ever recorded.

Don't miss today's celebration!

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 DAY 5 – Amy Grant

 Tennessee Christmas

Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee!

Today's featured artist is Amy Grant, whose heartfelt recording made "Tennessee Christmas" a modern holiday tradition.

Fun Fact: Amy Grant co-wrote the song with Gary Chapman, inspired by the warmth of spending Christmas at home.

Watch today's performance and celebrate Music City!

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DAY 4 – Nat King Cole

 The Christmas Song

Greetings from Los Angeles!

Today's featured artist is the incomparable Nat King Cole, whose recording of "The Christmas Song" became one of the most beloved holiday recordings ever made.

Fun Fact: Songwriters Mel Tormé and Bob Wells wrote this winter classic during a hot California summer!

Watch today's Christmas classic now!

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DAY 3 – Harry Connick Jr.

 It Must Have Been Ol' Santa Claus

Welcome to New Orleans!

Today's spotlight shines on hometown favorite Harry Connick Jr., whose swinging 1993 recording helped introduce a new generation to this festive Christmas tune.

New Orleans celebrates Christmas with jazz, Réveillon dinners, and the famous Christmas Eve bonfires that guide Papa Noël along the Mississippi River.

Watch today's performance and let the good times roll!

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DAY 2 – Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters

 Mele Kalikimaka

Aloha from Honolulu, Hawaii!

Today's featured artist is the legendary Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sisters, whose recording of "Mele Kalikimaka" became a holiday favorite around the world.

Fun Fact: "Mele Kalikimaka" means "Merry Christmas" in Hawaiian!

Watch today's performance and celebrate Christmas island-style!

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 DAY 1 – James Lord Pierpont

 Jingle Bells

Our Christmas Road Trip begins in Medford, Massachusetts!

Did you know "Jingle Bells" was written by James Lord Pierpont and was originally intended for Thanksgiving—not Christmas? Today it's the world's most recognizable holiday song!

 Join us as we celebrate this timeless classic and kick off our 25 Songs of Christmas journey.

 Watch now on YouTube and follow along all week!

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It's Christmas Eve and we wanted to bring back a classic from 2023. It's Day 24 and we want to celebrate Christmas with SILENT NIGHT performed by BOYZIIMEN. Enjoy this timeless classic 

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It is Day 25 ( Christmas Day) We are spotlighting the HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The Song was written by Carol Cymbala in 1995. Enjoy this last song of our countdown. MERRY CHRISTMAS 

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It's Day 23 of our 25 Songs of Christmas YOUNG AT HEART. This Novelty Song was written by Johnny Rox in 1953 and performed by 10 year old Gayla Peevey. I wanna Hippopotamus for Xmas was actually a charity song to bring Two Hippos to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Enjoy the music. 

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