# 3 Country Songs From the 1970s We Hear All the Time Around Thanksgiving and Christmas

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-country-songs-from-the-1970s-we-hear-all-the-time-around-thanksgiving-and-christmas/
- Published: 2026-10-24T22:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T22:08:31+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-country-songs-from-the-1970s-we-hear-all-the-time-around-thanksgiving-and-christmas/
- Topics: Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Travel

## Key points

- Three 1970s country favourites return each holiday season.
- Nelson’s “Pretty Paper” suits the gift-wrapping mood.
- Haggard and Pride offer songs for seasonal reflection and cheer.

## Summary

The article highlights three country songs from the 1970s that are often heard around Thanksgiving and Christmas, describing how each suits the season. It presents them as music that can make holiday moments feel warmer and more memorable.

The songs are Willie Nelson’s “Pretty Paper”, first recorded by Roy Orbison; Merle Haggard’s 1974 single “If We Make It Through December”; and Charley Pride’s Christmas recordings, including “Jingle Bells” and “Christmas In My Home Town”. The article links Nelson’s gentle performance to gift-wrapping, Haggard’s song to the pressures of the season, and Pride’s clear singing voice to the appeal of holiday music.

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