This is the Christmas song that doubles as a portal back to the 50’s. An era filled with Chevy convertibles, drive-ins theaters, malt shops and jukeboxes. The rockabilly vibes of the guitar and vocals captured the times. Today, no one sings like Brenda Lee, but “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” continues to get strong airplay and appearances on playlists decade after decade, riding on a wave of nostalgia.

“You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear voices singing, ‘Let's be jolly. Deck the halls with boughs of holly.’”