If you're anything like me, your Christmas spirit comes out at midnight after thanksgiving. But if that has somehow failed for you, allow me to share the Christmas songs that never fail to put me in a Christmas-y mood.
1. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
You may be wondering why this makes the top of my list, and I'm going to be honest: I have no idea either. I've loved this song since I was a child. Every year my grandpa and I would sing this on Karaoke (much to my grandma disdain.) Which is probably why every time I hear it I feel all sorts of Christmas-y. Sure it's a morbid song, but it's funny.
2. All I Want For Christmas Is You
No holiday music playlist will ever be complete if it doesn't have this classic on it. Nothing is more festive than dancing around your home belting this as loudly as possible.
3. Carol of the Bells
Do you know all the words? No. Are you going to fake it? Abso-freakin-lutely.
FALALABELLSBLAHBLAHBLAHBELLS
4. Sleigh Ride
With a million versions to choose from, you could find yourself singing through this one all day.
5. Jingle Bell Rock
Let your inner mean girl loose. We know you know all the dance moves.
6. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
It's even more fun when you replace the Grinches name with someone you don't like.
7. White Christmas
Sure, we haven't actually had a white Christmas where I'm from in ages, but it's the thought that counts.
8. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
This song is literally just about the joys of the season. If it doesn't help you I don't know if anything will.
9. Jingle Bells
It's overdone and maybe just a smidge annoying, but you can't deny you sing it at least once a year.
10. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Everyone has the memory of doing that special version of it in grade school with the extra words added to every line.
11. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
And of course, you have to rock out to this song before Christmas to remind you that he's always watching. You know, in the least creepiest was possible.
Merry Christmas and Hoppy Holidays everyone!
