Bangalore: Christmas is just around the corner and the festivities have already begun. Buildings, trees, malls and homes, decorated with the colors of Christmas (red, white and green), look very pretty. Sight seems even brighter with soulful sounds and so the tradition of singing Christmas Carols. Christmas Carols reflect the very spirit of Christmas because these are sung from the bottom of one’s heart. So, here are some timeless Christmas carols -

1) It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas:

“It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” is a song written by Meredith Willson, an American song writer, composer, playwright and conductor. This carol is all about having a gala time with one’s family filled with the spirit of Christmas and about gifts. It also talks about singing carols with one’s heart. This song was featured in the movie, Home Alone 2, in the scene where Kevin McCallister, the protagonist of the movie, is enjoying his stay at The Plaza hotel.

2) It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year:

‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ was written by Edward Pola and George Wyle. This song talks about a few of the Christmas traditions, like – spreading cheer, toasting marshmallows, singing carols, telling ghost stories and also Christmas stories. It also talks about spending time with our loved ones because that is the essence of any festival. This song was also featured in Home Alone 2, a Christmas themed movie.