Reggae Christmas in July

A roundup of reggae Christmas songs halfway to December.

Greetings Superstars!

Have you ever heard of ‘Christmas in July?’ It’s a marketing blitz done by the Hallmark Channel to repurpose their extensive catalog of Christmas romances in the middle of summer. That’s why Christmas is on my mind this week. I remember that every year as we crested the first of December, “A Very Reggae Christmas” was dropped onto the turntable in my family living room and it was on.

I haven’t found a copy of that particular album yet, but in honor of Christmas in July, here are 10 reggae holiday hits:

• Christmas Is Here – The Wailers

• Rudolph Was a Rude Boy – The Downsetters

• Feliz Navidad – Freddie McGregor

• We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Jacob Miller & Ray I

• Happy Christmas – Toots & The Maytals

• Santa Claus Never Comes To The Ghetto – Yellowman

• 'Tis De Season – Yellowman

• Santa Claus Is Ska-ing To Town – The Granville Williams Orchestra

• The Night Before Christmas – Eek-A-Mouse

• Christmas A Come – Eek-A-Mouse

These are just a few of my favorites—please comment if you have any reggae holiday songs to share.

We wish you an Irie Christmas and a Natty New Year!

This week, I hope you get a chance to slow down and enjoy the moment you’re in.

🎄😎🎶