For many Santas across the UK, Christmas carols can evoke strong emotions - from joyful enthusiasm to overwhelming annoyance. For one Santa, Paul Fessi, Eartha Kitt's sultry rendition of "Santa Baby" is a particular favorite, while Arnold Warneken AKA Green Santa prefers Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for its poignant message about global inequality. In contrast, Spike Jones' 1948 hit "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" is seen as "just so cheesy" by some.
However, not all Santas have negative feelings towards Christmas music. Cleve Freckleton AKA Rasta Claus says that he loves how children think and enjoys festive tunes like "Baby It's Cold Outside", "Winter Wonderland", and "When a Child Is Born". For Keith Leech, Jingle Bells is his go-to Christmas song because it's jolly and Christmassy. Meanwhile, Nigel Harvey AKA Santa Himself swears by Jona Lewie's "Stop the Cavalry" for its bouncy beat and heartfelt message.
Interestingly, Simon Anthony reveals that he used to find Donny Osmond's Christmas songs "particularly distressing", but acknowledges that you "grin and bear it for the love of Christmas". When asked about his favorite Christmas carols, Anthony says that he prefers Prokofiev's "Sleigh Ride" due to its association with BBC Two.
Ultimately, while some Santas may be driven mad by Christmas music, others find joy in its festive rhythms and timeless classics. Whether you're a fan of Eartha Kitt or Donny Osmond, one thing is clear: Christmas carols have the power to evoke strong emotions - for better or worse.
However, not all Santas have negative feelings towards Christmas music. Cleve Freckleton AKA Rasta Claus says that he loves how children think and enjoys festive tunes like "Baby It's Cold Outside", "Winter Wonderland", and "When a Child Is Born". For Keith Leech, Jingle Bells is his go-to Christmas song because it's jolly and Christmassy. Meanwhile, Nigel Harvey AKA Santa Himself swears by Jona Lewie's "Stop the Cavalry" for its bouncy beat and heartfelt message.
Interestingly, Simon Anthony reveals that he used to find Donny Osmond's Christmas songs "particularly distressing", but acknowledges that you "grin and bear it for the love of Christmas". When asked about his favorite Christmas carols, Anthony says that he prefers Prokofiev's "Sleigh Ride" due to its association with BBC Two.
Ultimately, while some Santas may be driven mad by Christmas music, others find joy in its festive rhythms and timeless classics. Whether you're a fan of Eartha Kitt or Donny Osmond, one thing is clear: Christmas carols have the power to evoke strong emotions - for better or worse.