Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Get into the holiday spirit with this special episode of The After Party! Originally released on December 13, 2021, Chris and Chris dive into John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s timeless anthem “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” From its powerful anti-war message to its enduring place in holiday music history, they explore how this 1971 classic became both a protest song and a seasonal favorite. If you enjoy this trip down memory lane, consider treating yourself to ad-free episodes and exclusive content by joining the Patreon at ChrisDeMakes.com. For now, enjoy this festive After Party and celebrate the season with a song that’s as meaningful today as ever! Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.6	And yeah, that's the end of the script.
0:35.1	Together, together, together, together, together, together, together, together.
0:42.3	Hey, everyone, Chris Fafalius here. I know you're probably out there getting ready for the holidays, which are only a few days away now, so we're going to help get you in the spirit with some holiday episodes of the pod.
0:54.8	Chris and I are diving into a Christmas classic on Monday.
0:57.3	But in the meantime, I wanted to share this after party from a few years ago that's about
1:02.4	another seasonal favorite.
1:05.1	Back on December 13th of 2021, Chris and I released an episode of the after party all about
1:10.5	John Lennon and Yoka Ono's
1:12.0	Happy Christmas War is Over, and I thought I'd share it with everyone here in the main feed.
1:17.8	If you enjoy this After Party episode, don't forget that you can get instant access to hundreds
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