If the songs and movies all around this December are feeling formulaic, that’s because they are … a fact perfectly brought to life in this post from music vlogger Synthet who breaks down how to create a Christmas song with four sounds: (sleigh bells, glockenspiel), seasonal words (holly, jolly, bells, ringing), a swingy rhythm, and a background choir. The short video is a fun watch and an easy share this holiday season.
It’s also a (maybe) unintentional criticism of the sameness of ideas that get recycled over and over each holiday season. Unlike the rest of the year, though, people don’t seem to mind. There’s comfort in that predictable consistency. And it may seem like an odd conclusion for a “non-obvious” guy to make, but perhaps there is a place in all our lives at one point in the year for a little bit of obvious entertainment.