With holiday muzak at its annual peak, The Telegraph asked: “What Christmas song would you like to see permanently retired?”
 

“Jingle Bells.”

- Trevor Callison
 

“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, by the Chipmunks.”

- Kathy Porter

 

“We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

- Danny Ellis

 

 

 

 

 

“I can’t stand any of the Christmas carols.”

- Elliot Logan

 

 

“Deck the Halls. I hate that song.”

- Julie Moench

 

 

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