The holiday season is here, bringing decorations, cheer, and lots of music! From classic carols to modern hits, holiday songs have a way of bringing people together and spreading joy. Everyone has a favorite holiday song that makes this time of year feel extra special—but WCHS teachers’ favorite holiday songs are worth discovering. Behind all the grading, teachers are people too with their own family traditions and songs that make the holidays meaningful.
WCHS Social Studies teacher Olivia Henry- “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
“Mariah Carey is an icon and the queen of Christmas. She is defrosting as we speak.”
WCHS Social Studies teacher Debra Feldman- “Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin
“It means it is close to the holidays and winter break and I like when it snows, it is pretty.”
WCHS Science teacher Kayla Best- “Step into Christmas” by Elton John
“It is very catchy! When my mom played this song growing up, we always knew it was Christmas time.”
WCHS Science teacher Mira Chung- “Jingle Bells” by James Pierpont
“It is such a catchy song, and I like the silly version with all the different characters.”
WCHS Science teacher Mahnoosh Farsaii- “Last Christmas” by Wham
“This song reminds me of the holidays. It was the first Christmas song my son sang and I have it on video.”
WCHS Science teacher Sara Nemati – “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms
“It is very catchy and gets you in a good mood.”
Tina- “Silent Night” by Temptations
“It was my mom’s favorite song. I love the temptations and old soul music.”
WCHS Ceramics teacher Zibrat- “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes
“My family would sing it all the time. We do coffee with pumpkin pie around the holidays. This song makes me think of that and always makes me so happy.”
WCHS English teacher Jeffrey Savett- “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole
“Having never celebrated Christmas makes me nostalgic for the Christmases I have missed. It is also featured in ‘Catch Me If You Can’, which is a movie that I love.”
WCHS English Teacher Alison Deli- “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLaughlin
“It is a Christmas carol that can be very serious, but they do it in a jaunty way. The harmonies between them are just so fabulous.”
WCHS Science Teacher Yuri Achille- “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
“I have always been a fan of the song. I like the sax solo in it”
