"In order to determine the most pet-friendly holiday songs, TrustedHousesitters analysed the Billboard Holiday 100 list alongside each song's beats per minute. The platform, which connects pet owners with caring sitters, discovered that of the top 100 holiday songs on Billboard, "Carol Of The Bells" by John Williams ranked as the best song to play for pets. The ballad featured in the Christmas film Home Alone came out on top, thanks to its slow tempo of 47 beats per minute."
"On the other end of the spectrum, a tune your pets are likely to hate is LGBTQ+ ally Ariana Grande's Christmas pop song "Santa Tell Me", which was ranked as the third-worst holiday song to play for your pets. At 192 beats per minute, the "Into You" singer's "high-pitched tones", combined with trap-style drums, were noted as potentially "alarming for your pets"."
"Ahead of Grande's song, was Andy Williams' "It's the Most Wonderful Time Of The Year". At 202 beats per minute. the song was described as being "chaotic and overstimulating" for pets. Taking the top spot as the worst song to play for pets is Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters' "Mele Kalikimaka", set at 203 beats per minute. This track was highlighted as making pets be "more alert" rather than relaxed."
TrustedHousesitters analysed the Billboard Holiday 100 list alongside each song's beats per minute to assess pet-friendly holiday music. John Williams' "Carol Of The Bells" ranked best for pets with a slow tempo of 47 beats per minute. Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" followed at 67 BPM. Faster tracks ranked worst: Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters' "Mele Kalikimaka" at 203 BPM, Andy Williams' 202 BPM, and Ariana Grande's "Santa Tell Me" at 192 BPM. High tempo, high-pitched tones, and trap-style drums were noted as potentially alarming or overstimulating for pets. Songs at 100 BPM or below were recommended to create a calming environment for furry family members over the holidays.
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