CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PLAYLIST

You can never go wrong with a good Christmas carol. They're a non-negotiable, must-play for me during the holiday season. There's also something quite nostalgic about them, really. I think because a lot of the songs are classics that have stood the test of time, it takes me back to simpler times and growing up as a child. Everything feels right in the world, even if just for a moment. They also make all of the Christmas activities 1000x better and now that December is here, it's socially unacceptable to NOT be decking the halls and jingling all the way. I said what I said! Calling all of you Christmas music haters (**my boyfriend, ahem**) out. 🙅‍♀️😜 He says it's only acceptable to play Christmas music the week of Christmas??? LOL. For the rest of us, here's a round-up with what are (in my opinion) some of the best holiday tunes. Let's do I'll tell you mine so you tell me yours? 

I love a mix of both the classics + what I'll call the more "modern" songs. It's hard to beat out the Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams era, however Bublé did a pretty spectacular job with his Christmas album. Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas album is also to me one of the greatest of all time and my favorite Christmas album. Just an FYI-- listening to "Jesus Born on This Day" or "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" on an emotional day may or may not require tissues! 😬 I also can't forget about my '70s and '80s faves. Ya'll know I'm an old soul at heart-- I would have loved growing up during that time!

**I tried organizing the list by style + artist, however they are in no particular order!** 

MY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PLAYLIST

+ "Step Into Christmas" by Elton John

+ "Last Christmas" by Wham! 

+ "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid

+ “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney and Wings

+ "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"  (Bing Crosby & Michael Bublé versions)

+ "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams 

+ “Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season” by Andy Williams

+ "I'll Be Home For Christmas" (Frank Sinatra & Michael Bublé versions)

+ "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"  (Frank Sinatra & Michael Bublé versions)

+ "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Dean Martin

+ "Mele Kalikimaka" by Bing Crosby

+ "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Bing Crosby 

+ "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) by Nat King Cole

+ "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays by Perry Como

+ "This Christmas" by Christina Aguilera 

+ "My Only Wish (This Year)" by Britney Spears 

+ "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by NSYNC

+ "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

+ "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Mariah Carey

+ "Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)" by Mariah Carey 

+ "Jesus Born on This Day" by Mariah Carey

+ "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Mariah Carey 

+ "Carol of the Bells" by Trans-Siberian Orchestra 

I'm probably forgetting a few so let me know what I've missed!