Ultimate Holiday Playlist 2018
December 8, 2018
This Christmas, get your groove on with these 25 songs to last all the way until the night Santa comes.
- “All I Want for Christmas is You” – Mariah Carey: It truly would not be Christmas without Mariah Carey’s iconic singing. Gather up your friends and have fun screaming these lyrics from the rooftop.
- “Hallelujah” – Pentatonix: This song has been covered an incredible amount of times, but Pentatonix’s version stands out from the rest. This song is the perfect emotional addition to your playlist.
- “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” – *NSYNC: Another classic, this song will make you want to get up and dance.
- “Christmas Lights” – Coldplay: “Christmas Lights” is a bit of a sadder song, but it is the perfect background music for staring out of your bedroom window at night, watching the snowflakes fall.
- “Mary, Did You Know?” – Pentatonix: Here’s another lovely Pentatonix song. It’s a beautiful arrangement, and everyone should listen to it at least once.
- “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” – Band Aid: If you’ve ever turned on your radio during the Christmas season, you know this song.
- “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” – John Lennon: The singing of the children’s choir accompanied by Lennon’s melody is simply unforgettable.
- “Last Christmas” – Wham!: It’s got a catchy chorus and a relatable plot.
- “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – Michael Bublé: What kind of holiday playlist would this be without Michael Bublé?
- “Jingle Bells” – Frank Sinatra: This isn’t your classic jingle bells. Sinatra puts a jazzy twist on your favorite repetitive song.
- “Blue Christmas” – Elvis Presley: This is our nostalgic throwback jam.
- “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” – Andy Williams: It really is the most wonderful time of the year!
- “Silver Bells” – Dean Martin: This song just makes you want to sing along.
- “Mele Kalikimaka” – Bing Crosby: Another well-known Christmas track that’s fun for all.
- “Crabs For Christmas” – Honky Tonk Confidential: Oh, I want crabs for Christmas. Oh, only crabs will do! If you’re in Maryland in December, you know how important this song is.
- “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” – Lindsey Stirling: This beautiful violin cover makes life feel like the Nutcracker for 2 minutes and 38 seconds.
- “What Child Is This” – Lindsey Stirling: Whether you sing the “Greensleeves” or original lyrics, this song is incredible.
- “White Winter Hymnal” – Pentatonix: Remember when the choir sang this last Christmas? The Pentatonix version is almost as good.
- “The First Noel” – Pentatonix: This is a classic Christmas carol and an enjoyable listen.
- “Little Drummer Boy” – Darlene Zschech: You’ll be pa-rum-pum-pum-pum-ing all season long!
- “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” – Pentatonix: This song is driving and powerful, and it is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
- “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo” – Trans-Siberian Orchestra: It’s an amazing orchestral piece! If you’ve never heard this song, you’re in for a wild ride.
- “We Three Kings” – Alexander Jean: This arrangement is quite different from most.
- “Do You Hear What I Hear?” – Destiny’s Child: When you put Destiny’s Child and Christmas together, you get this masterpiece.
- “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” – Pentatonix: It’s a classic advent song. Get ready for Christmas!
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Merry Christmas and keep jamming!