Holiday music is a genre of music that is typically associated with the celebration of holidays. It can include a variety of styles such as BLUES, carols, JAZZ, and Christmas carols. BLUES is a style of music that originated in the African-American communities of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carols are traditional songs or hymns that are sung during the Christmas season. JAZZ is a style of music that originated in the late 19th century in African-American communities in the Southern United States. Christmas carols are songs that are sung specifically for the Christmas holiday.