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 ...

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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 ...

Christmas music evokes a lot of emotions. Listen to these songs and see if you feel it. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "JOY TO THE WORLD") ELLA FITZGERALD: (Singing) Joy to the world, the Lord is come.