Bollocks to Christmas

The Business’ cover of Elton John’s “Step into Christmas” appeared on the recording “Bollocks to Christmas.” (COURTESY PHOTO)

Punk rock and Christmas oddly fit together surprisingly well. Whether it is a cover of a classic or an original song bemoaning the season, punk music is a perfect antidote for too much Christmas cheer.

Perhaps the genre speaks to all our inner repressed naughty sides desperately trying to breakthrough. Or maybe it is the rebellious, anti-authoritarian nature of the punk movement that calls out to those of us who are tired of having Christmas shoved down our throats. As someone who loves Christmas, even I can get sick of the holiday's omnipresence.

The Damned-There Ain't No Sanity Clause

English punk band The Damned released the song “There Ain't No Sanity Clause” in 1980. (COURTESY PHOTO)
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones-This Time of Year

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released "This Time of Year" in 2001. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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