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Eighteen sad Christmas songs that will help you ease the festive blues

By Joana Jacob Ramalho, Lecturer (Teaching), Faculty of Arts & Humanities, UCL

Studies suggest that sad music may alleviate the impact of seasonal stress. It can offer solace, mitigate loneliness and promote good mental health by providing an outlet for processing negative emotions.

Sombre Christmas tunes may therefore resonate with those who cannot see their holiday experience…

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