During the holiday season, jingle bells are filling the air on daily radio stations. But the question remains, how early is too early to start playing Christmas music? While some stations kick off right after Halloween and others wait until after Thanksgiving, the likelihood of hearing "All I Want for Christmas Is You" while surfing radio stations is quite high around this time.

Uncover the Timing of Holiday Music on Ohio Radio Stations

Christmas Music Beginnings in Cincinnati

Warm 98.5 FM in Cincinnati will commence playing Christmas music on Friday. Listeners who catch the first Christmas song have the chance to win $1,000. This adds an exciting element to the holiday season for Cincinnati residents.The River 101.5 FM in Toledo started on November 8th. It's a great way to get into the holiday spirit in the Toledo area, with its festive tunes filling the air.

Holiday Classics on Columbus Stations

Major radio stations in Ohio, such as iHeartRadio's 85 channels, have already begun broadcasting holiday classics. SiriusXM with its 26 festive channels started on November 1st and is offering new specials like Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Radio mix.Stations in Columbus like Sunny 95 WSNY (94.7 FM) and The Bus WODC (93.3 FM) have also added Christmas music to their daily rotations. WOSU's Classical 101 (101.1 FM) in Columbus may start its holiday program a week before Christmas, based on last year's start time.The River 104.9 FM in Columbus will begin on November 29th, giving Columbus residents an extended period to enjoy the holiday music.

Early Starts in Cleveland

Majic 105.7 FM in Cleveland began playing Christmas music on November 8th, two days earlier than last year. This early start helps set the holiday mood in Cleveland and gets people excited for the upcoming festivities.With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas less than a month away, several stations are gearing up their holiday playlists. It's a time when the air is filled with the joy of Christmas music and the spirit of the season.