When you think about Christmas, one of the first things you start to do for the season is play all of the holiday music.

With the many songs revolving around Christmas, the first one that comes to everyone's mind is the iconic "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by THE Mariah Carey.

a screenshot from Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You music video
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Since its release in 1994, it has been dominating the charts and our hearts.

However, what if I told you that was not the most popular Christmas song in Michigan?

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Want To Listen To Christmas Music All Season Long

If you are in love with the Christmas season and everything Christmas, you should definitely be tuned into our sister station, 100.5 The River.

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It's not called The Christmas Station for no reason.

What is Michigan's favorite Christmas song?

This is the moment you have been waiting for.

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Do you want to know the song that has beat Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You?" within the state of Michigan?

Drum roll, please...

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Michigan's favorite Christmas song is "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"

Oh, don't you worry! Michigan is not alone with its favorite song.

According to the study by Finance Buzz, "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" is the favorite for eight different states within the country, including Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and more.

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Did you know that "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" was made in the summer?

"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow"

"is a winter classic that was actually written during the summertime heatwave. Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn created the song in July 1945 in Hollywood, California, a city that rarely experiences snow. Vaughn Monroe first recorded it with the Norton Sisters in 1945. Since its original release, it has been recorded by countless artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bing Crosby."

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So if you live in Michigan and want to get into the Christmas spirit, you may want to play "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" instead.

Christmas Light Displays Across Michigan

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! If you want to get into the holiday spirit, these Christmas light displays across Michigan are sure to put a twinkle in your eye. There are plenty here in Mid-Michigan and even more across the state. Find out where and when these light displays are happening.