prompt: Why are so many Christmas songs written by Jewish people?
chosen.content: Why are so many Christmas songs written by Jewish people?
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chosen.content: Many of the world's most famous Christmas songs were written or co-written by Jewish composers, including White Christmas (Irving Berlin), Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (J. Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie), Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Rodgers & Hammerstein), Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Johnny Marks), and Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire (M. Weist, J. Farlow, P. Redding). This is because during the late 19th and 20th centuries, many Jews were active participants in the musical theatre scene in New York, Chicago and other cities, and they often collaborated with other Jewish composers to create classic holiday tunes.
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rejected.content: Why are so many Christmas songs written by Jewish people?
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rejected.content: Christmas songs are often thoughtful and melancholic reflections on the passing of time and relationships, which is likely why Jewish songwriters have had success writing them. Also, there are often religious undertones, which Jewish songwriters are often able to relate to as outsiders. The themes of loneliness and searching for connection can also speak to the Jewish experience. Additionally, Jewish songwriters have a historical link with the genre due to their involvement in the American music industry during the 20th century.
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