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Do you hear what I hear? Christmas songs, 24-7 on the airwaves. Even classic rock stations have been hijacked by Jingle Bells and Rudolph. And they seem to start earlier each year. Halloween decorations hadn’t even been put away when Bing Crosby started crooning White Christmas. On the radio, in malls, grocery stores, cafes, and coffee shops, we’re accosted by an endless barrage of festive tunes. There are good ones among them, of course … I’m not a complete Grinch. The classics can be moving and there are a handful of modern gems. But hearing some holiday jingles once per season is quite enough. So for a change, here’s a list of great Christmas songs with a different twist. Sorry, there will be no mention of Rudolph, sleigh bells, silver bells, or jingle bells. Nor will there be any figgy pudding, holly jollies, or gay apparel. You might, however, hear the words Africa, war, bum, scumbag, punk, and collard greens. Here are 5 popular Christmas songs with an unusual twist.