Holiday Songs That Belong on Santa's Naughty List

Marcus Brandt | DDP

It's Dec. 1, and you know what that means -- Christmas music season is officially upon us! But for every cheerful song, like 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' there's an equally as awful holiday tune to make you proclaim, "Bah, humbug!" With that thought in mind, we here at AOL Music have rounded up the worst of the worst holiday songs. Think of it as a guide of what to avoid when making that iTunes Christmas playlist. These songs are so bad, they'd have even Santa saying, "Ho! Ho! NO!"

'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer'

Has anyone ever taken a close listen to the lyrics of this age-old song? They're TERRIBLE! Who thinks singing about a grandmother being violently killed by wildlife is any way to get into the holiday spirit?! In fact, we're surprised grannies across the globe haven't attempted to get this horrid tune banned from the radio waves.

'Dogs Barking Jingle Bells'

If you've ever lived next door to a dog who never.stopped.barking, then you know just how annoying it is. With that being said, why would anyone think that irritating sound who make for a great holiday song? 30 seconds into this Christmas catastrophe and we begin begging for a muzzle.
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'Dominick the Donkey'

If Italian-Americans are offended by 'The Jersey Shore,' this songs should really put them through the roof. Besides being borderline racist in its stereotyping, the song is just annoying. And if you're a fan of the New York Mets, then you know that they inexplicably play this grating tune during their home games. Talk about extending a holiday horror all year round!

'Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)'

This song reeks of "somebody needed a paycheck." How else can you explain the hastily thrown together melody, the flat lyrics and, oh yeah, the fact they tried to save the whole thing by having Alvin and the Chipmunks sing it.

New Kids on the Block's 'Funky Funky Christmas'

You may have loved this song back when you were 11, but take a listen now. Donnie Wahlberg impersonating Santa Claus, Jordan Knight rapping, Joey McIntyre putting on a faux British accent ... it's just a world on wrong. In fact, it may make your Christmas funky -- in a BAD way!

'All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth'

We believe this tune was created for no other reason than to give grandfathers something annoying to sing at their grandchildren when they lose their two front teeth. OK, that may be a personal over-share on our part, but still, the song is lame. We dare you to try getting through the entire video above -- it's physically impossible!
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'The Dreidel Song'

You don't get off that easy, Jewish friends. Sadly, Chanukah has a song just as horrid as its Christmas counterparts. There's, like, one lyric in this entire tune, repeated over ... and over ... and over again. It's enough to take the joy out of playing the Dreidel game!

'I'm Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas'

This song could land on the list just for having the word 'nuttin' in its title, but the tune's horrible subject matter makes it twice as bad. With lyrics like "I put a tack on teacher's chair/Somebody snitched on me/I tied a knot in Susie's hair/Somebody snitched on me," all you're getting is a reminder of the bratty cousins you'll have to deal with at this year's family holiday gathering!

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dannyboy9463

What does Sarah Chazan know anyway?....College edicated fools that never went to skool! lol!

December 18 2011 at 9:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

pepperwindu

One more thing. how about The Night Santa Went Crazy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt034il818k&feature=related

December 18 2011 at 8:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Ava

Love it

December 18 2011 at 8:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

dino1k9

Bah Humbug....Where is your Christmas spirit you old miser...?
Those are Christmas song classics. Hope you find the holiday spirit.
Merry Christmas!!!

December 18 2011 at 8:03 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

WESLEY

I have heard most of these songs for years, Grandmaw got ran over by a Raindeer , it does not say anything about being killed. What rock does this author live under? The author must be from a third world country.

December 18 2011 at 8:01 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

pepperwindu

These songs are fine. I listen to the barking dog song all the time. Thanks for showing me Domanick the Donkey, New favarate. Its not racesist to have a national herative. I supose my lutefisk christmas song would be raceist too. To the tune of O Christmas tree:
Oh lutefisk, Oh lutefisk, How fragrant your aroma,
Oh lutefisk, oh lutefisk, You put me in a coma
You smell so bad, you look like glue,
You taste just like a worn out shoe,
But lutefisk come Saturday, I think I'll eat you anyway.

December 18 2011 at 7:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ehbinwv10

To the author, Sarah Chazan: Here is your lump of coal...er..ah..coal is too expensive...I'll give you a lump of leftover Occupy Wall Street garbage instead. I agree with the other posts..either you are too young (20something) or just don't have any sense of humor. Or worst yet, you ARE the grinch. Just another AOL/HuffNPuff article. PC at its worst. With people like this, it's no wonder we all will survive to 2012!! Merry Christmas all and a Happy New Year to all and to all a good night!....and yes, I did say "Christmas"...will THAT get me bumped off also?!

December 18 2011 at 7:49 AM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down Reply

Bill

Just someone try to get their name mentioned somewhere.......You want an example of lame? AOL and it's writers...in my opinion.

December 18 2011 at 7:46 AM Report abuse Permalink +5 rate up rate down Reply

Ron

The writer, if that's what you call her is probably a single lady that everything is about her. . She said it all when she brought dealing with the cousins at this years family holiday gathering. Christmas is about family not about Sarah Chazan. That's ok though we'llstill pray for you and hope someday you'll get a sense of humor. Merry Christmas everyone and Happy Hanukkah.

December 18 2011 at 7:42 AM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down Reply

aikfletch4

This author does not know his culture- Dominick the donkey is Italian- In there culture Santa rides a donkey.
not a sleigh. get with the program- and have a sense of humor not all christmas songs or holiday songs have to be serious.

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