Weihnachtsmusik American Weihnachten

Weihnachtsmusik American Weihnachten lives up to its name: a curious blend of American Christmas pop and German holiday standards. The station plays it straight - no remixes, no irony. You'll hear Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' followed by a traditional 'Stille Nacht.' It's relentlessly cheerful. Some might find it too sugary, but isn't that the point of Christmas music? The playlist leans heavily on classics, though you might catch a few modern German acts. It works best as background while wrapping presents or baking cookies. Not for the Grinch, but that's the beauty of it:…