Yes:

As we roll into the holiday season, and silver bells ring in the not too far off future, one must contemplate the ultimate ethical debate of the season: Should you listen to Christmas music in November? As an anti-Grinch, Christmas-loving, musical genius, I recognize the supreme superiority of all Christmas music. The truth is that as soon as Halloween ends, the holiday festivities begin. Although your pumpkin spice dreams may continue into November, so starts the peppermint season. Aside from three days in November, the 24th, 25th, and 26th, Christmas music is fair game. 

Why prolong the joy the Holiday season brings? As many can attest to, Christmas day can be anti-climactic. One must embrace the season, and live cathartically all the way through it, until the New Year begins. 

Just the other day I was listening to Christmas music and it was a blissfully nostalgic experience. Living in Fargo, North Dakota, one must account for the snow to come. Already forecasts predict we may expect a winter wonderland two weeks into November. Why should one not embrace the spirit of Christmas when it is already present. Already Christmas decorations are abundant and cheerful in neighborhoods surrounding Fargo South High School. Why wait when Hallmark is already playing the cheesy movies of your childhood? In the hectic holiday season of present buying and cooking, you must encompass the better parts of the season. Never leave seasonal joy up to the month of December. Enjoy the sense of excitement and anticipation that comes with Christmas music. 

To summarize, Christmas music is a one of a kind experience to be enjoyed during the holidays. It is deplorable to call welcoming the Christmas season an indulgence, and through song no less. You can still enjoy the pleasures of fall without diminishing the magic of the holiday season. Christmas music is the foundation of all holiday traditions, and its value is not to be disregarded, or underestimated. Ward off the bleakness of the cold season, and allow some joy into your November through the enchantment of Christmas tradition and song.

No:

Christmas music may be a fun way to celebrate or get into the holiday spirit, but one question must be asked. Should you listen to Christmas music in November? While people may justify it in many ways, there can only be one answer. No.

“Can” and “should” are two very different words, with very different meanings. You can do anything you want. You can eat junk food and never leave your house for the rest of your life, but that doesn’t mean you should. It is fine to have junk food and stay in every once in a while, and the same can be said for Christmas music. Having too much of a good thing doesn’t become a better thing, it makes the original thing worse. I’m not saying that you are automatically a bad person for listening to Christmas music in November, but what do you have to gain? If you start listening to holiday music on November 1st, who’s to say you won’t be sick of the sound of jingle bells before the holiday season even begins. 

One counterargument that you might hear is “It builds anticipation,” but it doesn’t. If what you want is to “build anticipation” then wait for a month. That would make more sense if your goal is to be ready for the season. It would also make Christmas music much more special. Nobody wants to hear the same 4 songs covered by different artists for 2 months straight, so when you wait and only play them for a while, it becomes something important.

It is scientifically proven that playing Christmas music before the holiday season has begun is bad for your mental health, causing you to become irritated and angry. The wintertime is statistically proven to be the time of year in which people are most depressed and sad. Why would anyone want to further deteriorate their mental health just for a few extra weeks of Feliz Navidad? It just seems moronic.

In conclusion, holiday music isn’t bad. In lots of cases, it can be very good, and to most people, it is one of their favorite parts of the holiday season. However, why rush to begin that season when you can fully appreciate it when the time comes.