3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1970s That We Hear All the Time Around Thanksgiving and Christmas

The article highlights three 1970s rock songs it says often feature in holiday listening, from gatherings around Thanksgiving to Christmas celebrations. The selections span reflective, upbeat and blues-rock moods, offering alternatives to traditional seasonal music.

Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years” is framed as a song about accepting one another through the passing years; Elton John’s 1973 “Step Into Christmas” as a lively party starter; and the Eagles’ 1978 “Please Come Home for Christmas” as a soulful choice for quieter moments at the end of festivities.