My friend from college, also named Jessica, and I have a tradition every year to see who hears the jingle first. We say Christmas doesn’t start until we hear it. So there’s always a text from one to the other: “It’s officially Christmas!” She lived in Houston for a few years (where the jingle is unheard of). That first year down there, getting my text made her homesick. So I ran to the store and bought one of those greeting cards that can record your voice. I somehow figured out how to record the jingle and put the card in the mail. A few days later, I got my text: “It’s officially Christmas in Texas!” It’s a tradition I hope always continues!
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