The Sounds of Christmas: What Makes a Song ‘Christmassy’ in Malta?
**What Makes a Song Sound ‘Christmassy’? A Musicologist Explains from a Maltese Perspective** As the festive season approaches, the air in Malta becomes filled with a unique blend of scents, sights, and sounds that herald the arrival of Christmas. From the twinkling lights illuminating Valletta’s streets to the aroma of freshly baked pastizzi wafting from…