The Matt Walsh Show Why Is Christmas Music So God Awful Now? I Think I Know The Reason
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Dec 20, 2025 The podcast dives into why modern Christmas music and movies have lost their charm over the past three decades. It critiques the absurdity of songs like 'The Christmas Shoes' and explores how Hollywood has mishandled iconic stories. The discussion highlights the shift from sincere classics to ironic, detached narratives that miss Christmas's true meaning. The host argues that industry trends and a generic approach to spirituality have diluted the holiday spirit in entertainment. A deeper look reveals how cultural detachment has shaped our festive media landscape.
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The Christmas Shoes As Proof
- Matt Walsh recounts the premise of The Christmas Shoes and its bizarre details to illustrate declining Christmas media quality.
- He highlights the song's melodrama, penny-counting, and how it became a movie and book series despite being absurd.
Holiday Song Golden Age Ending
- Most popular holiday songs were written between 1942 and 1994, showing a sharp drop in enduring new classics after that era.
- Industry risk aversion and a saturated seasonal genre push artists to cover classics or produce forgettable originals.
Why New Christmas Hits Stall
- Creative decline ties to entertainment writers prioritizing political messaging and irony over sincere Christmas themes.
- Seasonal music's limited annual window makes executives prefer safe covers to risky new songs.