It's been a holiday staple in British homes since Christmas 1971 - yet many listeners remain clueless about what John Lennon whispers at the opening of his legendary festive track. Happy Xmas (War Is ...

Old Crow Medicine Show is looking to start the holiday season off early. The two-time Grammy-nominated ensemble shared that on November 21, they will release a new album steeped in Christmas spirit.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” returns as a holiday ...

Every holiday season, listeners are swept into John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by a chorus of bright, unmistakably youthful voices. And since the track’s release in December 1971 ...

When Sean Ono Lennon teamed up with filmmaker Dave Mullins to create the short film War Is Over!, winning an Academy Award was the last thing on his mind. His focus was taking the anti-war anthem ...

You've heard the A-sides a million times during the holiday season. But what about the B-sides of some holiday classics?

The Christmas season, beyond all else, is defined by a plethora of celebratory songs across all genres. From “Santa Baby” to “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” there are so many classics that ...