It's November 1, which officially marks the start of the Christmas Season! (Yes, I know that Halloween was yesterday, and it hasn't even been Thanksgiving yet, but it's still Christmas) If you're anything like me, Christmas is your favorite time of year, and you anxiously await the arrival of snow, elves, and of course, Santa Claus.
I'm the person who starts listening to Christmas music in mid-October and finally stops singing the Christmas jams around Valentine's Day. Because of this undying love for Christmas, I have a Christmas playlist (notably named, Maddie Christmas, instead of Merry Christmas), and have compiled a list of the MUST HAVE Christmas songs, for your very own playlist.
1. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - *NSYNC
What could be better than your favorite 90s boy band??
2. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Michael Buble
Michael Buble - without a doubt the KING of Christmas albums.
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Sam Smith
A classic, sung by a TRUE icon. Any rendition of this song is amazing, but this one is my favorite.
4. Last Christmas - Ariana Grande
Try and listen to this without singing along - I dare you.
5. Mistletoe - Justin Bieber
"I should be playing in the winter snow, but imma be under the mistletoe... with YOOUUUUU, shawty with you (with YOUUUU)"
6. Santa Claus is Comin To Town - Mariah Carey
Another classic, by the queen of Christmas.
7. Carol of the Bells - Destiny's Child
This version is truly haunting.
8. Blue Christmas - Michael Buble
Originally by Elvis Presley, both versions are amazing.
9. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Fun Fact: Eartha Kitt played Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove.
10. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Jim Carrey
The anthem from my absolute FAVORITE Christmas Movie.
11. It's Christmas Time Again - Backstreet Boys
Another Christmas song meets 90s boy band.
12. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Miley Cyrus
Our generation's favorite blonde (and brunette) pop star.
13. Christmas Without You - OneRepublic
Not as well known, but will still get stuck in your head.
14. This Christmas - Chris Brown
Another under-appreciated Christmas bop.
15. Underneath the Tree - Kelly Clarkson
A straight JAM, honestly is stuck in my head 24/7 around the holidays.
16. Baby, It's Cold Outside - Glee Cast Version
While the original version of this song is amazing, there's something about Blaine and Kurt singing it that makes me so happy.
17. Christmas Love - Justin Bieber
The Justin Bieber Christmas album in its entirety is all-around festive.
18. The Christmas Waltz - Frank Sinatra
In the words of another Odyssey team member: "All day, EVERY DAY"
19. It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Matthew Morrison
The perfect way to celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year".
20. Christmas Shoes - E Carswell
From the first time I heard this song, I knew it was a classic.
21. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
The epitome of Christmas music. I have SIX different versions in my Christmas playlist including the original, the extra festive version, the Glee cast version, the Fifth Harmony version, and the Justin Bieber version, and the Michael Buble version.
Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and the music makes it that much better. Despite the sighs from my friends and roommates, I will continue to listen to (and sing) Christmas music all throughout this Christmas season.
Below I've attached my very own playlist so that you all can listen, too!
