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A Millennial's Christmas Playlist

It's time to update our Christmas music.

Luke Jirik

Dec 04, 2016

University of North Dakota

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As a 20-something in 2016, I've noticed Christmas preparation being pushed, especially by commercial conglomerates, up earlier on our calendars to the point of getting ready for the winter holidays around say...oh, I don't know, Halloween? Seems a little early to me. My point? This comes with Christmas music, in which I've noticed my growing irritation with the same tired, old Xmas jingles (pun intended) from the 40's, 50's, and 60's on repeat. It's time to hit refresh. Don't get me wrong - I love celebrating traditions as well as starting new ones. However, at this point, to me these 'nostalgic' jams are sounding less like holiday cheer and reminding me more of regifted, retail gloom.

In order to remedy this, I've come up with a handful of either touched-up covers or artist original Christmas songs with a release date no later than 1990, starting my own tradition to generate attention for more upbeat holiday cheer that doesn't remind me of Black Friday bargain fights and stuffed stores, even on shuffle. ***All I Want for Christmas is You (1994)by Mariah Carey is a given and already an amazing holiday staple, so it's not included in this list for repetition- but you can guarantee it's in my Christmas song collection.***

Enjoy!

1. Carol of the Bells a.k.a Opera of the Bells [Destiny's Child] - 2001

2. Where Are You Christmas - From Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas [Faith Hill] - 2000

3. Underneath the Tree [Kelly Clarkson] - 2013

4. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays [*NSYNC] - 1998

5. Cuddle Up (Catey Shaw) - 2014

6. The Christmas Song - Holiday Remix [Christina Aguilera] - 2000

7. It Just Don't Feel Like Xmas (Without You) [Rihanna] - 2006

8. Christmas Is Here [Buckcherry] - 2010

9. Last Christmas [Taylor Swift] - 2007

10. I'll Be Home [Meghan Trainor] - 2015

11. Santa Tell Me [Ariana Grande] - 2013

12. My Only Wish (This Year) [Britney Spears] - 2000

13. Mistletoe [Colbie Caillet] - 2012

14. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [Sam Smith] - 2014

15. Do You Hear What I Hear [Carrie Underwood] - 2007

16. One More Sleep [Leona Lewis] - 2013

17. Winter Things [Ariana Grande] - 2015

18. My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year) [Regina Spektor] - 2007

19. Oh Santa! [Mariah Carey] - 2010

20. Wonderful Christmastime (feat MIKA) [Kylie Minogue] - 2016

21. Santa Baby [Liz Gillies & Ariana Grande] - 2013

22. Jingle Bells (feat. The Puppini Sisters) [Michael Bublé] - 2012

23. His Favorite Christmas Story [Capital Lights] - 2008

24. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) [Mariah Carey] - 1994

25. Auld Lang Syne [Susan Boyle] - 2010

And for any cynical Christmas Grinches out there:

1. I Won't Be Home for Christmas [blink-182] - 2001

2. Yule Shoot Your Eye Out - Bonus Track [Fall Out Boy] - 2009

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1. Carol of the Bells a.k.a Opera of the Bells [Destiny's Child] - 2001

2. Where Are You Christmas - From Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas [Faith Hill] - 2000

3. Underneath the Tree [Kelly Clarkson] - 2013

4. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays [*NSYNC] - 1998

5. Cuddle Up (Catey Shaw) - 2014

6. The Christmas Song - Holiday Remix [Christina Aguilera] - 2000

7. It Just Don't Feel Like Xmas (Without You) [Rihanna] - 2006

8. Christmas Is Here [Buckcherry] - 2010

9. Last Christmas [Taylor Swift] - 2007

10. I'll Be Home [Meghan Trainor] - 2015

11. Santa Tell Me [Ariana Grande] - 2013

12. My Only Wish (This Year) [Britney Spears] - 2000

13. Mistletoe [Colbie Caillet] - 2012

14. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [Sam Smith] - 2014

15. Do You Hear What I Hear [Carrie Underwood] - 2007

16. One More Sleep [Leona Lewis] - 2013

17. Winter Things [Ariana Grande] - 2015

18. My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year) [Regina Spektor] - 2007

19. Oh Santa! [Mariah Carey] - 2010

20. Wonderful Christmastime (feat MIKA) [Kylie Minogue] - 2016

21. Santa Baby [Liz Gillies & Ariana Grande] - 2013

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1. I Won't Be Home for Christmas [blink-182] - 2001

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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

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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

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

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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

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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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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

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