Have a very Marxy Christmas!

Some anti-capitalist Christmas tunes

I hope you all had a great Christmas day yesterday. For the rest of the twelve days of Christmas, I’ve chosen some of my favorite anti-capitalist Christmas tunes for your listening pleasure this holiday season.

Green Christmas by Stan Freberg

This is probably the most anti-capitalist Christmas song of all time, a devastating take down of the commodification of the holiday.

Happy Christmas (War is Over) by John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band

This is a bit more of a utopian take on ending war, but it’s a nice thought for the season as our country continues the genocide in Gaza.

Father Christmas by the Kinks

Yes, this is anti capitalist. Give all the toys to the little rich boys. This is definitely about the class struggle.

A Christmas Carol with Tom Lehrer

Nobody does parody like Tom Lehrer. Another excellent critique of the commodification of Christmas.

Jona Lewie - Stop the Cavalry

The classic anti-war Christmas hit.

Phil Ochs - No Christmas In Kentucky

No Christmas is complete without Phil Ochs!

Elton John - Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher

Thatcher may be dead, but we can still revel in the sentiment expressed in this song.

Run DMC - Christmas is

Don’t be a grinch!

Christmas in Washington - Steve Earle

A timely critique of neoliberalism from the Clinton era. Still very relevant today!

Silent Night - Paul Robeson

The great Paul Robeson needs no introduction.

Merry Christmas everyone!