Why should Christmas songs be protected by copyright?
These songs should have the same legal protection as any other type of musical work. If you want to photocopy a pop song, the same rules would apply and you would need to contact the publisher for permission. If you infringe copyright, publishers are entitled to seek compensation for their loss of sales. It is essential to seek permission to copy any piece of music that is in copyright, even if you are only writing out the words.
