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![]() Each of the songs wishes the listener a Happy Channukah, and lists all possible public figures who are Jewish. ![]() In collaboration with Saturday Night Life writers Lewis Morton and Ian Maxton-Graham, Adam Sandler published a total of four Channukah songs. Adam Sandler is known for his funny Channukah songs. Last, but for sure not least, we will go back to Channukah. There, Irving Berlin grew up and became a very successful composer and lyricist, writing and composing world famous songs and film scores. His father was a cantor in a synagogue in Imperial Russia until the Jewish family immigrated to the United States and moved to New York. The composer and lyricist of White Christmas, Irving Berlin, is considered one of the greatest song writers in American history. One of his works is the famous Christmas song ‘Sleigh Ride’. The successful New York lyricist wrote, and translated songs to English. The co-writer of Sleigh Ride, Mitchel Parish was born in Lithuania and immigrated with his Jewish family to the US at the age of one. Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish What most people don’t know about the American songwriter is that he was in fact a Jew from New York.Ĩ. Many of his Christmas works ended up being great hits. Johnny Marks is famous for his many Christmas songs, including ‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree’, ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’, and ‘Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer’. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer – Johnny Marks Geldof was born and grew up in Ireland with a Jewish grandfather.ħ. Do you know it’s Christmas? – Midge Ure, Bob Geldof (Performed by Band Aid)ĭo you know it’s Christmas, which is one of the best-selling singles of all time, was co-written by the singer, songwriter, author and political activist Bob Geldof. He was born in New York to his Jewish parents who immigrated to the US from Hungary.Ħ. Edward Pola was an actor, radio- and TV producer, and a songwriter. We all know this song from Ellen DeGeneres’ segment of ’12 Days Of Giveaways’, but have you ever thought about the people who wrote this jingle? One of the co-writers is Edward Pola. It’s The Most Wonderful time Of The Year – Edward Pola, George Wyle Both Jewish family were originally from in Eastern Europe, and immigrated to the United States when their children were still young.ĥ. The composers do not only have this hit in common. ![]() Sammy Cahn, born Samuel Cohen, and Jule Styne, born Julius Stein wrote ‘Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!’ 1945. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styneīoth writers of this Christmas classic are Jewish. After his co-writer came up with the lyrics to ‘Santa Clause Is Coming To Town’, it only took Coots 10 minutes to compose the skeleton of this world famous Christmas carol.Ĥ. He composed more than 12 Broadway shows and over 700 songs. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town – Fred Coots, Haven Gillespieįred Coots, the co-writer of this Christmas hit, was another successful Jew, who impacted Christmas. Since then ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ was featured in movies, such as Die Hard, The Gremlins, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and many more.ģ. Ralph Blane, who was an amazing composer, co-wrote one of the most famous Christmas carols, which was part of a film musical from 1944, called ‘Meet Me In St. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin Amongst his most popular works are ‘Winter Wonderland’ and ‘Dardanella’.Ģ. What most people don’t know is that one of the co-writers, Felix Bernard, is in fact Jewish.įelix Bernard was born in New York, and was a successful conductor, pianist, and composer. We all know the Christmas jingle ‘Winter Wonderland’ performed by Michael Bubblé, Dean Martin, Amy Grant, and many other amazing singers. Winter Wonderland – Felix Bernard, Richard B. Here is a list of our favorite Christmas songs you didn’t know were written by Jews:ġ. ![]() However, most people are not aware how much Jews influence Christmas! ![]() Jews tend to believe that Christmas has a big impact on the Jewish culture. ![]()
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