Discover 5 songs included in Christmas films that help convey the magic of the holiday celebrated this Wednesday, 25th!
Besides decorations and gifts, what else helps bring the Christmas atmosphere into homes? The Christmas themed songs, of course! These become even more striking when included in scenes from feature films, animated or live-action, which take place on December 25th, after all, they help to convey the joy, love and generosity that the date brings.
With this in mind, RECREIO put together a list of 5 unforgettable songs from Christmas films that cannot be left out of this year’s holiday playlist; check it out:
1. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Home Alone
“Home Alone” is a true Christmas classic! In the film, little Kevin is forgotten at home by his family, who went on a trip to celebrate the date. As a result, alone, the boy needs to create several mechanisms to suggest that the house is full of people and prevent his family’s belongings from being stolen by a pair of persistent burglars.
Throughout the film, several songs appear to support Kevin’s clever moments, and one of the most striking scenes comes to the sound of “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”, by Brenda Leein which the boy uses mannequins, race tracks, cardboard dolls, string and more to simulate a real family get-together; look!
2. Last Christmas – Love Doesn’t Take a Vacation
Song about heartbreak, “Last Christmas” was composed by George Michael and released in 1984 by the British duo Wham!, being included on the soundtrack of “Love Doesn’t Take a Vacation” in 2026, a romantic comedy film that follows Amanda Woods , who lives in Los Angeles and Iris Simpkins, who lives in London, friends who go through complicated times when it comes to love, and that’s why they decide to change houses so they can forget their problems, but end up being surprised by Cupid during their vacation.
3. You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – The Grinch
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is the theme song for one of the most memorable characters ever created for Christmas stories: the Grinch!
The track was created for Dr. Seuss’s 1966 animated special, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”, but has gained several versions in adaptations of the story that follows the green and furry being who hates the 25th celebrations. is sung by Jim Carreyactor who plays the song in “The Grinch” (2000); remember:
4. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – An Elf in New York
In “A Goblin in New York”, the song “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” is an important part of how the film unfolds. This is because, at the end of the film, Santa Claus was facing difficulties delivering Christmas presents, since the sleigh he uses is powered by the Christmas spirit that lives in humans, which was at low levels, thus making him barely able to get there. keep away from the floor.
However, when everyone starts singing the song, the sleigh receives what it needs to continue its journey, saving everyone’s Christmas.
5. Let It Snow – Die Hard
When “Die Hard” was released in 1988, one of the songs included on the soundtrack was “Let It Snow”, performed by Vaugh Monroe, making it clear that, despite being an action-packed film, this is a film of Christmas!
In the plot, police officer John McClane visits his family on the night of the 25th, and participates in a party at the company where his wife works, until duty calls him and he realizes that he will have to return to work when the celebration is interrupted by invasion by a group of terrorists.
Source: Recreio
