'Tis the season for holly, jolly jingles, but have you ever really listened to what some of these commercialized holiday songs are about? This week, we deconstruct the lyrics and themes of classic holiday tunes with problematic themes, sharing both sides of the argument—should these songs be cancelled or reinterpreted as feminist anthems? We’ll let you be the judge!

BUT FIRST, it's important to consider the historical context and evolution of societal values when analyzing these songs. Some holiday music reflects cultural norms from different time periods (which is true of the songs we dissect in this episode), and what might have been acceptable or considered entertaining in the past may be viewed differently through a contemporary lens. Starting with a review of some key factors that have contributed to creating holiday songs that are sex ...