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I know Christmas is over, but that doesn't mean the holiday jams need to stop after the 25th! Last year, I gave you a list of 12 different Christmas songs to listen to instead of the classics. Here are 12 sure to make to wonder, "How many covers of one song can there be!?"

1. Jingle Bells? by Barbara Streisand

I have never heard this cover of 'Jingle Bells' in my life until it came on a playlist on my home from college. It's quite an adventure.

2. Christmas in L.A. by The Killers

Oh The Killers, with your depressing tones and catchy music. This is actually only one of the many Christmas songs they have produced, but I just enjoyed this one the best.

3. Twelve Days of Christmas by Relient K

I've been jamming to this cover ever since I was an angsty ten year old. Their added chorus to this rockin' cover really makes this Christmas song a headbanger.

4. The Christmas Can-Can by Straight no Chaser

Who doesn't love a good acapella Christmas song? Pentatonix may have made the acapella craze go mainstream, but Straight no Chaser did it first. I am limiting myself to only one song per artist, but "Who Spiked the Eggnog?" by them a great one as well.

5. Christmas for the Jews by Saturday Night Live

One of many classic SNL skits, 'Christmas for the Jews' explains what Jewish people do while the Christians celebrate Christmas.

6. Last Christmas by Carly Rae Jepsen

I absolutely adore Carly Rae Jepsen and her expertly crafted modernizations of 1980s sound. Easily one of my favorite Christmas covers of all time, although Cascada is a close second.

7. Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson

Honestly, I should have known Kelly Clarkson put out at least one Christmas bangers, and I am honestly surprised I have not heard this on the radio more often. If you enjoy listening to more classic holiday tines but want something other than 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree,' I would check out this song.

8. Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis by Tom Waits

You know, this is what happens when you scavenge the internet looking for some happy, family friendly Christmas jams. Oh well. Merry Christmas.

9. Kiss Me Babe, It's Christmas Time by Owl City

Classic Adam Young with his feel good tunes. It's a simple, uplifting Christmas song about being with your loved one on Christmas day.

10. Little Drummer boy by Justin Bieber featuring Busta Rhymes

Listen, I never said this list consisted of GOOD holiday songs, just different ones.

11. Christmas Trees by Major Lazer

I've been waiting for a good Christmas EDM song! After listening to this though, it looks like i'll have to keep looking.

12. Christmas in Hollis by RUN-DMC

I've never of heard of this song until this year, but apparently it is from the soundtrack of everyone's favorite Christmas flick: Die Hard.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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