NEW YORK, Dec 16 — As the holidays approach, many music lovers count down the days by listening to Christmas songs. Even if that means playing Mariah Carey’sover and over. But be careful not to listen to them more than 104 times. That’s the tipping point when you’ll get sick of them, according to a new study.
High-end speaker manufacturer Sonos recently took a look at the music habits of the French in the lead up to Christmas Eve. Most of them start listening to festive songs 18 days before the moment that crooner Andy Williams described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” However, a third of the French respondents get into the Christmas spirit a month before December 25.
All of which makes them appreciate even more the sounds that they associate with the happy moments of the holidays, such as the sound of wrapping and unwrapping paper and the laughter of their loved ones. Others prefer the clinking of drinking glasses, while those who don’t fear the cold particularly appreciate the crunch of snow under their feet.