"Frosty the Snowman" may be a jolly holiday classic, but according to a new study it's the most dangerous Christmas song to listen to while driving. According to Insuranceopedia, South China University Of Technology conducted a scientific study that found songs with a BPM of over 120 lead to more dangerous driving habits. The site then conducted its own research, studying what Christmas songs have a high BPM and thus could be dangerous to listen to while driving.
The 1950 hit, first recorded by Gene Autry, has a BPM of 172, which was higher than any other song they examined. The site shared a list of the top 10 most dangerous Christmas songs to listen to while driving. Check out the full list below.
Top 10 Most Dangerous Songs to Listen to While Driving
10. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (129 BPM)
9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (137 BPM)
8. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day (140 BPM)
7. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (142 BPM)
6. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! (143 BPM)
5. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (146 BPM)
4. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (147 BPM)
3. Feliz Navidad (149 BPM)
2. All I Want for Christmas Is You (150 BPM)
1. Frosty the Snowman (172 BPM)
On the flip side, sooleader.com shared four songs that are more calming to listen to while driving.
Calming Songs to Listen to While Driving
4. Blue Christmas (67 BPM)
3. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (67 bpm)
2. Do You Hear What I Hear? (63 BPM)
1. Carol of the Bells (47 BPM)