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# Free Public Domain Holiday Songs + How to license the ones that aren’t
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/free-public-domain-holiday-songs-how-to-license-the-ones-that-arent/
- Published: 2023-09-22T14:02:17.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-22T14:02:20.000Z
- Description: This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post resurfaces a popular list of holiday songs already in the public domain and provides a quick guide on licensing those that aren’t. by Andre Calihanna. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2023/09/free-public-domain-holiday-songs-how-to-license-t
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Songwriting & Music Publishing, DIY musicians, music, Music Business, music industry, musician, musicians, Public domain, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:44

This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post resurfaces a popular list of holiday songs already in the public domain and provides a quick guide on licensing those that aren’t.  

*by *Andre Calihanna* from the [Disc Makers Blog](https://blog.discmakers.com/2020/11/licensing-holiday-songs/?ref=hypebot.com)*

Recording your own iconic versions of familiar Christmas carols or holiday songs might be the perfect way to catch the attention of new fans or thank your existing fan base with a free download or limited-edition CD. But don’t assume your choice is in the public domain.

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