When is it permissible to listen to Christmas music? Ronna is ready to listen to Christmas music by November 1. In fact, I think it is a miracle that she does wait until November 1. However, every year, I say to Ronna, "Give Thanksgiving a chance!" I don't care to listen to Christmas music until the day after Thanksgiving at the earliest. But when the time comes to listen to Christmas music, there are two carols I could hear again and again and of which I never get tired!