Alright, Christmas is by far my favorite holiday for so many reasons. Being with family, finding gems of presents for your loved ones, eating as many cookies as humanly possible, the wonderful lights strung upon trees, watching Elf...I could actually go on for hours. However, if you love Christmas too than you (obviously) need the perfect playlist. I made this playlist last year and just kept adding on with every album or song I heard. Classics such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, and Mariah Carey, meet contemporaries like Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Jordan Smith, Pentatonix and Leslie Odom Jr. Here are a few of my favorites from my playlist, CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁:
(Ranked from festive to super festive)
1. Coldest Winter- Pentatonix
For those of you who maybe like the “dark side” of Christmas, this is your cup of tea (it’s not your typical festive song). It’s a beautiful mixture of the a-cappella band’s voices and something like you’ve never heard before.
2. White Christmas- Frank Sinatra
The classic, smooth sound of Sinatra’s voice singing Christmas songs (what could be better??) takes you back to Miracle on 34th Street or Annie and is a definite must-have. It makes you feel like decorating the Christmas tree while listening to this record on vinyl (or Spotify will do).
3. Merry Christmas Darling- Leslie Odom Jr.
If you’re a Hamilton fan, you know exactly who this buttery voice belongs to. If you don’t, we’re no longer friends. Just kidding- but seriously this is an original song by Odom Jr. and it’s sweet and romantic, perfect for a date night during the holiday season.
4. Home This Christmas (feat. The Band Perry)- Justin Bieber
Also romantic, the Biebs came out with this song off his album Under the Mistletoe with The Band Perry in 2011, and it is the definition of looking out the window as it snows and imagining you’re in a holiday music video.
5. That’s Christmas to Me- Pentatonix
If you haven’t noticed, Pentatonix has been on almost every holiday performance opportunity this year with their third hit Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas. It’s because of their unique acapella approach, making each song sound different than all other department-store seasonal songs typically heard.
6. Wrapped in Red- Kelly Clarkson
The cozy song name is conveniently the name of her album as well. This song is motivating to get in the Christmas spirit, take chances and belt out the words
7. Mis Deseos/Feliz Navidad & Cold December Night- Michael Buble & Thalia
Michael Buble, the modern day Sinatra, has a dreamy album worthy of listening to sitting around the fire with your family on Christmas Eve: definitely a must-have on your ideal playlist.
8. Grown-Up Christmas List- Jordan Smith
Okay, this one's a little different and when you first listen to it the word “festive” may not come to mind but it’s actually the greatest representation of 2016 because of all the brokenness that has happened this year. Seriously, give it a listen.
9. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town- Justin Bieber & Pentatonix
Unfortunately, this song is not a duo, but I just couldn’t decide between the two because the songs are both so incredibly fun to listen to and will get you more into the Christmas spirit.
10. All I Want For Christmas Is You (SuperFestive!)- Justin Bieber & Mariah Carey
This is literally the most Super Festive song on this playlist, I could dance around to this song in my room year round. The combination of the artist is both exciting and holiday party worthy. If you don’t listen to this song over the season your Christmas will not be complete.
