Ed Power's Christmas album tips for all tastes

THE modern Christmas song is a curious thing.

For every ‘White Christmas’ there are a dozen ‘Mistletoe and Wines’, tunes more naff than a stack of Ryan Tubridy’s ‘hilarious’ seasonal sweaters.

At their worst, not only do these ditties make you hate Dec 25 and all the attendant hoopla – they can cause you to despair for humanity itself. Be honest – what would you give to never again be exposed to Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ while at the supermarket? You’d pay hard cash, wouldn’t you?