Remembering childhood Christmases through songs of the season

Monday, December 24, 2007 | 1:29 p.m. CST; updated 1:30 a.m. CDT, Saturday, July 12, 2008

COLUMBIA — Every year, it happens. Around Thanksgiving, stores begin the subtle switch from old pop favorites to canned Christmas melodies. Instead of walkin’ on sunshine down the bread aisle, you find yourself walking through a winter wonderland and wondering what snow and sleigh rides have to do with the turkey dressing you’re attempting to perfect for the first time this year.

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