The Holiday Season is already here and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit. Malls have been decorated, city streets are lined with holiday banners, and houses are covered with twinkle lights and trees. Most importantly, radio stations have been consumed by cheerful Christmas music.
We all have a soft spot for the long list of classic Christmas songs that are known by most people. These songs include Michael Bublé's arrangement of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and the upbeat song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey. While these songs are great and fantastic to get you into the Christmas spirit, there is one song that everyone should be listening to this holiday season: "Grown Up Christmas List" by Amy Grant.
This song sets itself apart from other holiday tunes in the sense that it makes you stop, take a step back, and really think about the meaning of Christmas. It takes you through the journey of being a child and visiting Santa and telling him everything you want present wise to becoming an adult and wanting peace and unity for the world.
Everyone should have a "grown-up Christmas list" each year. This list should consist of more than just materialistic items. It is okay to wish for things like unity or for everyone to love one another. Having a wishlist that consists of more than just the latest tech gadget or the newest purse is what being an adult is about.
The 2016 year has definitely rocked the world when it comes to negativity. Though not all of 2016 was a bust, the majority of events that took place were filled with hate, division, and more. This represents what we all want as humans. It touches on wishing for world peace, reaches for unity, and promotes the movement of change. This is the perfect song to listen to this Christmas season because we could all use a little hope in our life.