DETROIT, Mich. \u2014 Detroit radio stations are switching to Christmas music, igniting the annual debate about whether it’s too soon to start playing holiday tunes with Thanksgiving still weeks away.<\/p>\n
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Detroit radio stations start Christmas music, sparking early holiday debate<\/p>\n
We hit the streets of Detroit to ask residents when it’s appropriate to start hearing seasonal selections on the radio, and the responses were as divided as ever.<\/p>\n
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“It doesn’t matter what you’re feeling any time of the year\u2026 once you put Christmas music on \u2014 it’s never too early,” Kanisha said.<\/p>\n
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Brittany agreed, saying the timing is “perfect for right now.”<\/p>\n
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Doretha took it even further, suggesting Christmas music “should be played all year round.”<\/p>\n
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But not everyone shares that festive enthusiasm. Austin called Christmas music in July “way too much time,” while Ahthavan was more direct.<\/p>\n
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“Any time is too early\u2026 because it is,” Ahthavan said.<\/p>\n
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Sandra and Aidan both felt it’s premature to start before Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n
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“Because you need a break between Halloween\u2026 and just like, to breathe,” Alexis said.<\/p>\n
Aidan admitted to being “a little bit of a Grinch,” prompting Kanisha to respond: “I hope you get bit by the Christmas bug and change your mind.”<\/p>\n
The early holiday transition isn’t limited to radio. Retail stores have already started making the swift switch from Halloween decorations to Christmas displays.<\/p>\n
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Emily Linn, owner of Nest and City Bird, said her store does wait until after Thanksgiving to make the transition to holiday music.<\/p>\n
“We all love holiday music but we do find after a while it starts to be a bit much so we start a little later and save that for the most festive time of year,” Linn said.<\/p>\n
For those who embrace early Christmas music, the appeal goes beyond just the melodies. Supporters cited nostalgia, childhood memories, and the music’s ability to inspire happiness and generosity.<\/p>\n
“Songs about Santa, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Brittany said when describing her favorites.<\/p>\n
“It’s just nostalgia of happiness,” Kanisha said.<\/p>\n
Sylvia noted that Christmas music “reminds me of childhood,” while Doretha said “it makes you happy and ready to give. Be nice.”<\/p>\n
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King Freestyle offered a thoughtful perspective: “But, I think people should be like that year-round.”<\/p>\n
As Detroit radio stations begin their holiday programming, this seasonal standoff continues to divide listeners across the city.<\/p>\n
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