Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?

Variety collects the greatest sad Christmas songs of all time, from "I'll Be Home for Christmas" to "River" to "Fairytale of ...

Country Christmas songs are like side dishes at a holiday dinner. Most country fans like the standards, while a few prefer ...

Roots co-founder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson shares his Christmas playlist, which includes songs by DRAM, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Originally broadcast Dec. 21, 2022.