Why Happy Xmas (War Is Over) Is John Lennon’s Most Powerful Christmas Song

Welcome back to Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck! This week, we're diving deep into an absolute holiday classic that is equal parts peaceful, political, and nostalgic: "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon & Yoko Ono with The Harlem Community Choir.

Forget your typical sleigh bells—this song is a powerful anti-war anthem disguised as a Christmas carol. It’s the perfect blend of hope, activism, and holiday cheer.

What We Cover in This Video:
The History & Roots: Tracing the song back to John and Yoko's iconic 1969 "WAR IS OVER! If You Want It" global peace campaign.
The Message: Why this 1971 classic remains one of the most rebellious and hopeful Christmas protest songs ever made.
Breaking Down the Music: How the children's choir, the simple structure, and Lennon’s voice create a powerful, challenging message: Peace is a choice, not magic.
Personal Legacy: Sharing the deeply personal memories tied to this track and why it’s the Christmas song I pass down to my own son.

Lennon and Ono showed the world that you can wrap a difficult political message in "a little honey" and make people listen. This isn't just a nostalgic tune; it's a yearly reminder that we have a choice in the kind of world we create.

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