How to Create a Christmas Song

Music vlogger Synthet explained how to create a Christmas song from scratch with just four things: specific seasonal instrument sounds (sleigh bells, glockenspiel), seasonal words (holly, jolly, bells, ringing), a swingy rhythm, and, of course, a resounding choir.

I did some research and listened through every Christmas song ever. And it turns out there are only four things you need to make a Christmas song.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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