2023 Final Results

 And the winner of the 2023 Christmas Song Bracket Challenge is....



O Holy Night!!


Not a particularly close final.  But this year's bracket had plenty of surprises and storylines, and now a new champion to cap it all off.  I think it was a great tournament.

Thanks to all who participated, and I hope to see you all again next year.  Merry Christmas to everyone from Santa Fe!






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