Tis the Season for Hearing

Christmas evokes a variety of unique feelings, smells, tastes and sounds that bring each one of us into the holiday mode.

Have you ever noticed how many Christmas carols include lyrics about hearing and listening? A popular Christmas classic played worldwide, “Do You Hear What I Hear”, by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne in 1962. Others include “Silver Bells”, a song full of the sounds of winter, “Angels We Have Heard on High” about singing and listening, and “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” both describe the sound of sleigh bells. Can you think of others?

A recent poll surveyed 200 people ‘What Sounds Remind You of Christmas?’. The responses ranged from traditional sounds of childhood to more unique activities. Here are some examples: 

“Crackling oak log fire.”
“Kids telling me what they want Santa to bring them.”
“Family visiting together and soft background music.”
“The crunchy sound of walking in frozen snow.”
“Conversation with my parents when I helped them put up their tree each year as Christmas music played!”
“My choir going around to various hospitals singing all the carols.”
“Bells of any kind.”
“Church bells or jingle bells.”

Some of these statements may have drifted you back to memories of Christmases past. If you feel like you’re missing out on the sounds of song, crackling fire, or speech in your favourite movies, it may be time to address your hearing loss or book a hearing assessment to check your current hearing aids.

Regaining your favourite festive sounds starts with a simple hearing test and consultation. Contact us today to book an appointment before the festive break at 0333 011 7717 or email us at hello@gatwickaudiology.co.uk.