Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can get into arguably one of the best times of the year: Christmas. For many people, this means breaking out Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé, and other Christmas idols. However, others choose a more alternative route when celebrating the holidays that take us back to our emo childhoods. Here are ten of the best songs for reminiscing while also celebrating the holiday season.
1. All I Want For Christmas Is You- My Chemical Romance
If you enjoyed pop punk music as much as I do, I'm sure you've listened to this song at every Christmas you can remember. It's an instant classic in this music genre because, well, it's Gerard Way half-screaming to a song that was first performed by Mariah Carey. If that doesn't sell you, I don't know what would.
2. Winter Passing- The Academy Is...
When The Academy Is... broke up a few years ago, I was seriously crushed. They have such a distinct sound, and this doesn't change while singing an original song about the winter holiday season. While the song isn't a classic Christmas song, it's still extremely beautiful, and it fits well with anyone who has felt a little down during the holiday season.
3. Happy Holidays, You Bastard- Blink-182
If I didn't include this song, it literally would not be a pop punk Christmas song list. It's vulgar, it's humorous, and most importantly, it's classic Blink-182. Also, we can all strangely relate to the lyric "it's Christmas Eve and I've only wrapped two f'ing presents."
4. White Christmas- Panic! at the Disco
Another classic Christmas song covered by a classic band. Brendon Urie's smooth voice fits this song so well, and I truly believe anyone could add this to their Christmas playlist.
5. Mr. Winter- The Maine
Holiday songs are supposed to make you happy, but for some reason, pop punk bands love to go against this traditional belief. The Maine seriously rips my little baby heart out with this song. "Mr. Winter, don't forget her/She'll be waiting all alone/Please just say you'll come back." Ouch.
6. Yule Shoot Your Eye Out- Fall Out Boy
If anyone was going to make Christmas seem like such a downtrodden time, it would be Fall Out Boy. But they do it so well, which is why it's included on this list. "Merry Christmas, I could care less." What a sad line for a time that's supposed to be so happy! Also, the title is absolutely genius. How do they do it?
7. Believe In Me- fun.
Okay, fun. is kind of not really pop punk, but I do associate them with a lot of these bands on the list (Fueled By Ramen forever). Plus, this song is such a good Christmas song, so how could I not include it?
8. I Won't Be Home For Christmas- Blink-182
Blink-182 is seemingly good at everything, writing holiday songs included. They're the only band to appear twice on this list, and it's because they write good songs that we all like to listen to. Period.
9. Last Christmas- Jimmy Eat World
I'll wrap up this list with a classic Christmas song and a classic pop punk band. This is seriously such a good cover. I love Jimmy Eat World, I love "Last Christmas," and I love them both even more when they're somehow combined. Most importantly, I love pop punk holiday songs, and I hope everyone enjoys this list to get in the holiday spirit.
