Classic Christmas Songs That Are Actually Depressing AF

Christmas songs have already been taking over the radio airwaves for weeks now. And you may be sick of all the holly and jolly. So if you’re looking for more “bah humbug” than Christmas cheer, give these sad Christmas songs a listen. Because they’re low-key depressing AF.

“Christmas Shoes” by NewSong

Depressing Christmas Songs
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We had to kick things off with the most depressing of the depressing. A little boy tries to buy some shoes for his dying mother in case she “meets Jesus tonight.” Who TF even thought this was OK? Because it’s just not. (Yep, that’s Rob Lowe and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.)

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