Christmas carols can be beautiful reminders of one of the most exciting times of the year. They can also be horrible scourges that make you want to poke sharp objects in your ears. Here are some of the worst offenders.

Yes, for every “Silent Night” or—our personal favorite—”Merry Christmas, Darling,” there are several horrible songs that either sound awful, have a negative sentiment, or just annoy us in some other way. So go put on a copy of your favorite seasonal tune and try to drown out the awfulness that is to follow.

Click here to listen to Gawker’s 10 Most Annoying Songs!
What’s your most hated holiday song?