John Lennon’s Greatest Christmas Song Took On New Meaning After His Death in 1980

John Lennon’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over) is a Christmas classic with a powerful anti-war message that grew even more iconic ...
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A John Lennon reminder: So this is Christmas

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," a song by John Lennon released in 1971 that has become a Christmas classic, is more relevant today than ever. Last year during the holiday season, I penned a similar ...
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The Young Black Voices Behind John Lennon’s Famous ‘Happy Xmas’ Song

How the Harlem Community Choir helped John Lennon and Yoko Ono turn “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” into a global message of peace ...
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John Lennon Explained the Meaning of ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’

“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon is one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time. It came out of a cultural context that a lot of younger people probably don’t know. During an interview ...