Dec. 11, 2025

CRINGE CRINGLE: Christmas Songs That Did NOT Age Well

CRINGE CRINGLE: Christmas Songs That Did NOT Age Well

This week on Song Swap Showdown, we’re flipping the script and diving headfirst into the wonderfully awkward world of weird holiday music. 


From creepy vibes to straight-up festive disasters, we’re ranking Christmas songs on the Cringe/Creepy Meter to decide what’s harmless holiday magic… and what belongs on the naughty list forever.


Drop your scores in the comments — we dare you.


Songs discussed this week:


Justin Bieber - Mistletoe

Cheap Trick  - I Want You for Christmas

Jackson Five - Santa Claus is Coming to Town 

Paul McCartney - Simply having a wonderful Christmastime 

John Denver - Please Daddy Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas 

Clarence Carter - Back Door Santa 


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