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Sick of hearing Mariah Carey sing “all I want for Christmas is you” for the millionth time.  Here’s 5 great alternative songs for the festive season.

Aimee Mann – Calling on Mary

From Mann’s 2008 Christmas Album “One more drifter in the snow” this beautifully melancholic song is perfect for a snowy Christmas evening.

Eels – Christmas is going to the Dogs

Such a funny, rocking Christmas song by the Eels from the album “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas”. Listen to it here

Julian Casablancas – I Wish It Was Christmas Today

Great cover version from the Lead singer of the Stokes from his Debut Album “Phrazes for the Young”

Sufjan Stevens – That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!

With just a gently strummed accoustic guitar and banjo, Sufjan Stevens makes the mundane sound like something quite special on this contemplative christmas song.

Smashing Pumpkins – Christmastime

Alt rock icons the Smashing Pumpkins are most famous for writing some of the best songs of the grunge movement in the 90s. Christmastime is a beautifully melodic ballad.

Where is the worlds tallest  Christmas tree?

There are some giant Christmas trees around the world, from the Rockefeller centre in New York to the giant 109ft tree at Las Vegas M-Resort. We take a look at some giant trees around the world to find out which city hosts the largest (natural) tree.

Rockefeller Centre New York

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York is one of the most recognized Christmas trees in the world, however it is not the tallest. Reaching a height of 75ft the Norway Spruce tree is decorated with approximately 18,000 Christmas lights. The tree is lit in early December and remains illuminated until the first week of January and attracts millions of New Yorkers and tourists alike.

Photo by Fabioj

Stockholm Sweden

This beautiful Christmas tree is located in the old town, Stockholm. The tree is a Norwegian Spruce and stands approximately 124ft high with 5,000 Christmas lights.

Photo by Strangnet

Both of these trees are giants but they are dwarfed by a Giant Grand fir in Idaho…..

The tallest (natural) Christmas Tree is in Coeur d’Alene Resort – Idaho, USA

The tree stands a massive 162 feet tall and hosts a staggering 30,000 christmas lights. The tree is found on the shoreline of lake Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and sees over 40,000 visiters each year.

Man Made Christmas Trees

Take a look at some of these man made Christmas Trees from around the world.

Porto, Portugal

This spectacular tree stands at 250 feet and can be found in Porto, Portugal. It lays claim as being Europes tallest man made tree.

Puerto Princesa City – The Philippines

Photo by Nitro101

Lisbon Portugal

Photo by  mrconguito

Unirii Square, Bucharest, Romania

Photo by cod gabriel

Mexico City, Mexico/ Rio, Brazil

Covered in 1.2 million light bulbs and 80 kilometres of cable this enormous Christmas tree in the heart of Mexico City stakes the claim as the tallest man made Christmas tree in the world. The tree stands at a whopping 360 feet.

At 85 metres this Christmas tree in Brazil is not as big as Mexico’s but it does sit on water making it the world’s tallest floating tree. The tree is the country’s third biggest tourist event and draws in more than a million people over the festive period.

itunes are giving away free 20  Christmas songs for download. Amy Grant sings “Oh come all ye faithful”, Sarah Mclachlan sings “silent night” and  former X factor finalist David Archuleta sings “the first Noel”. Indie rock band Weezer do a great oddball version of “We wish you a merry Christmas ” and Toby Keith gives “We three kings” a country makeover. All this and much more

Click here to get your free christmas songs from iTunes.

A christmas song from Lady Gaga??

Yep and you can download it free. 

Amazon are offering 25 free christmas songs for download but hurry up the offer only runs up until Christmas.