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The Fifteen Best Christmas Songs

The perect songs to play during the holidays.

Abby Newcomer
Nov 28, 2016
Peru State College
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With a mixture of old classics and new, fresh spins, here is a list of 15 iconic Christmas songs to enjoy with family and friends, while putting up the Christmas tree or drinking hot cocoa around the fire.

1. Blue Christmas, Elvis Presley

After being away at college, this song just reminds me of how much I miss my family and how excited I am to be at home for the holidays in just a few weeks. Love you mom!

2. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, Thurl Ravenscroft

A silly classic, this song will always bring laughs to both children and adults alike.

3. Carol of the Bells, Trans-Siberian Orchestra

A nice, non-lyrical addition to the list, this intense song is different than a typical Christmas ballad, but is still a nice touch for fun holiday activities with friends and family.

4. Silent Night, Pentatonix

This modern take of a classic song gives a new twist with the acapella voices.

5. Rockin Around the Christmas Tree, Brenda Lee

This peppy, joyful tune is perfect for decorating the tree and getting the whole family into the holiday spirit.

6. White Christmas, Bing Crosby

This song is possibly the most classic and iconic Christmas song to date, and reflects everyone's wishes for peaceful snowfall on Christmas morning.

7. All I Want for Christmas is You, Mariah Carey

This song is energizing and fun, and makes everyone think of a special someone they would love to get for Christmas.

8.The Christmas Shoes, Sheltering Tree

This tear-jerking ballad is bound to make even the biggest Scrooge a little mist-eyed.

9. Baby It's Cold Outside, Idina Menzel ft. Michael Buble

Anything with Michael Buble is automatically amazing, and that goes for this classic duet. The two voices perfectly harmonize together to frame this flirty tune.

10. Frosty the Snowman, Gene Autry

You don't have to save this one for just when the kids are around! Everyone, young and old, can get something out of the story of Frosty: the magic of Christmas brought him to life.

11. Silver Bells, Bing Crosby

Beautiful, slow, and simple, this reminds me of walking around town during the holiday season, window shopping and looking at the Christmas lights.

12. Let it Snow, Dean Martin

This is one of those songs that everyone can sing along to. Play this while spending time with the family on a cold winter evening, and it will bring everyone together.

13. Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Bruce Springsteen

As a kid, this song got me pumped, but even adults can listen to this song and get excited. I mean, what isn't exciting about Santa Claus coming to town?!

14. I'll Be Home for Christmas, Bing Crosby

The third Bing Crosby song made the list for good reason; it makes us all feel warm and fuzzy, thinking of being at home for the holidays this year.

15. 2000 Miles, Coldplay

This song is the sound of childhood Christmases I spent with my family and brings back fond memories, making it my personal favorite. Coldplay takes this classic and makes this soulful song feel even more dreamy.


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