Brenda Lee reflects on her Christmas classic

Singer Brenda Lee discusses the lasting impact of her holiday hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" in an NPR podcast episode.

The December 24, 2025, episode of NPR's Consider This featured Country and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee. She reflected on the enduring power of her Christmas classic, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." This discussion highlights the song's continued resonance during the holiday season. An accompanying image shows Lee performing at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the CMA Theater on December 9, 2015, in Nashville, Tennessee. The podcast, which delivers major news stories in 15 minutes, uses such interviews to provide context on cultural topics. Listeners can access the episode through NPR's platform for deeper insights into Lee's perspective on her iconic track.

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Ariana Grande hosts SNL, performing holiday monologue with musical guest Cher singing Christmas songs on stage.
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Ariana Grande hosts SNL with Cher's Christmas performances

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Ariana Grande returned to host Saturday Night Live on December 20, spoofing Mariah Carey's holiday hit in her monologue and appearing in various sketches. Cher made a rare appearance as musical guest, performing tracks from her 2023 Christmas album. The episode marked the show's final broadcast of 2025.

Holiday songs claimed the top 24 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week dated January 3, surpassing the previous record of 16. This surge reflects the enduring appeal of classic Christmas tunes by artists like Mariah Carey and Bing Crosby. Streaming playlists and nostalgia drive the dominance of older tracks over new releases.

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Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' has extended its record with a 22nd week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated January 3, 2026. The Ronettes' 'Sleigh Ride' enters the top 10 for the first time, while other holiday classics shuffle positions. Brenda Lee's 'Jingle Bell Rock' slips to No. 3 as seasonal tunes dominate the ranking.

The Billboard 200 chart dated Jan. 3, 2026, sets a record with seven holiday albums in the top 10, topping the previous week's tie of six. Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl holds No. 1 for an 11th nonconsecutive week, matching her 1989 and Fearless runs, fueled by new vinyl editions. The chart's tracking week ends Christmas Day for the first time since 2014.

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Networks including NBC, ABC and Freeform have unveiled extensive lineups of Christmas movies, specials and New Year's celebrations for December 2025 into January 2026. These offerings feature classic films, live performances and comedy recaps to mark the festive season. Highlights include animated favorites and star-studded concerts across broadcast and streaming platforms.

Update: Christina Aguilera's holiday special 'Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris'—previously announced for CBS—airs live tonight, December 22, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Celebrating 25 years of 'My Kind of Christmas' with Paris's Eiffel Tower as backdrop, it's streamable on Paramount+ amid a wave of holiday specials.

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