Ho ho ho! 🎅 The holiday cheer is here, and what better time to rediscover my four Christmas songs? A few years ago, I composed, arranged, and performed these festive gems, and they’re still shining bright like the star on top of the tree 🎄✨
One of my favorites is “Christmas News,” a lively tale of Rico Cafone, a fictional outlaw hero from the 1930s-40s. Rico, a charming Italian-American with striking ginger hair, is a smooth talker who steals from high-society ladies at glamorous ballroom parties—not for his own gain, but to bring joy to poor children during the festive season. Convinced their jewels are easily replaceable, the wealthy victims turn a blind eye, adding a touch of humor and heart to this Robin Hood-inspired story.
“Marry Me at Christmas” pokes fun at modern consumerism and the obsession with “special dates” for weddings. As couples scramble to secure unforgettable dates like 20/12/2012, this groom decides to take it to the extreme, choosing the palindrome date 25/12/2512. Clearly, he’s in no rush to say “I do”! The song’s playful tone highlights how we often lose sight of the true meaning of the season in favor of grand gestures and numerical perfection.
“Mistletoe Forever” takes us into a bittersweet love triangle. “He, she, and the other” meet under the pretext of holiday romance, but the story takes an unexpected turn. She arrives late to their rendezvous, leaving two men waiting: one with a freshly picked mistletoe and the other with a bouquet of lilacs. In the end, they’re left empty-handed—but not empty-hearted. Together, the two men find solace in their shared experience, leaving as friends with a toast to new beginnings.
Finally, “Merry Christmas to My Friends” offers a warm yet subtly ironic reflection on holiday reunions. Old friends come together, proudly sharing their successes and grand plans. But behind the festive airs and toasts to future days, the lyrics gently poke fun at the pompous gatherings that, as a child, I observed with a healthy dose of skepticism. This romantic ballad is both a celebration and a gentle critique of the season’s social traditions.
So, grab some cocoa, hit play ▶️ and let my music be the soundtrack to your Christmas moments. And if it brings a smile (or a misty eye), I’d love to hear about it—drop me a note!
Wishing you a Christmas season full of music and love,
Marco