A number of distinctive sounds in western musical traditions often evoke scenes and objects related to Christmas and the winter holiday season—such as sounds of bells, choirs and organs. From a ...

For most, Christmas music harkens back memories of "Jingle Bells," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Sleigh Ride." Hearing the trumpets roar on the latter seems to signal the beginning of the ...

The season of Christmas music––of Mariah Carey blasting in malls, ... Minor chords paired with sleigh bells and a happy choir is a classic combination that unites many holiday songs across eras.