Christmas is coming! I can feel the Christmas spirit from my head to my mistletoes! Yes, I am elf-aware of my abundant Christmas spirit. It’s a wonderful time of year – the streets sparkle with fairy lights, beautifully decorated trees fill the malls, and families come together to share delicious meals! But let’s not forget about the holly jolly Christmas music that you just can’t help to blast out loud, sing along to, and have a little boogie.
We’ve compiled a list of the best Christmas tunes with help from Spotify. Add these to your holiday playlist to get you into the festive spirit and make Santa-mental Christmas memories.
1. ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ by Mariah Carey
Love it or hate it, this famous tune by Mariah Carey definitely sets the tone for Christmas, and a holiday playlist is simply incomplete without it.
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2. ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham!
Perhaps one of the best renditions of ‘Last Christmas’, this one by Wham! (albeit revolves around heartbreak), still seems to be a favourite by many.
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3. ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ by Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé’s voice IS the sound of Christmas and this romantic holiday tune reminds all of us just how beautiful the holiday season is.
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4. ‘Santa Tell Me’ by Ariana Grande
Put Ariana Grande and a famous Christmas tune together and you’ll get an upbeat song that shouldn’t be left out of any holiday playlist.
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5. ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ by Brenda Lee
Need we say more about this classic? A must-listen to get you all festive!
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6. ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ by Bobby Helms
If this doesn’t get you all happy and in the holiday spirit then you might just be a Christmas Grinch.
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7. ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’ by Dean Martin
While we may not have snow in Malaysia, it doesn’t help to fantasise about a white Christmas. One way to do that? Add this classic by Dean Martin to your Spotify playlist.
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8. ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ by Paul McCartney
So festive. So sprightly. Such a classic by the legend, Sir Paul McCartney. A great song to remind you how wonderful Christmas time can be!
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9. ‘Underneath the Tree’ by Kelly Clarkson
We simply can’t get enough of this holiday jam by Kelly Clarkson. The upbeat tune, the powerful vocals, and lyrics that’s sure to inspire you to get some Christmas shopping done!
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10. ‘Snowman’ by Sia
A modern take on a Christmas song by Sia, and we can say that it’ll be a classic during the festive period.
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11. ‘Sleigh Ride’ by The Ronettes
Want to really get in the mood for Christmas? Blast this song at home and you’ll find yourself excited in no time!
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12. ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ by Bing Crosby
A beautiful classic not to be missed out on any Christmas playlists. This one will give you all the feels!
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13. ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ by Sam Smith
Sam Smith’s heart-wrenching and emotional voice makes their rendition of this Frank Sinatra classic absolute perfection.
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14. ‘Jingle Bells’ by Frank Sinatra
Speaking of Frank Sinatra, how could we forget our love for J-I-N-G-L-E bells! Oh, those holiday J-I-N-G-L-E bells!
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15. ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ by Camila Cabello
The perfect song to get ready for your journey back home this Christmas. Time to add this song to your Christmas road trip playlist!
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16. ‘The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)’ by Nat King Cole
‘Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yuletide carols being sung by a choir.’ This song encapsulates the romantic Christmas feelings for kids from one to 92.
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17. ‘Mistletoe’ by Justin Bieber
If young love is your mood this Christmas, this song has got you covered.
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18. ‘Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays’ by *NSYNC
Y2K pop kids, a little throwback, perhaps? We think this is the perfect background song for your gift exchange or Secret Santa sesh!
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19. ‘You Make It Feel Like Christmas’ by Gwen Stefani (feat. Blake Shelton)
If you want something that’ll get everyone up and dancing at your Christmas party, this happy pop song is the one.
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20. ‘Hallelujah’ by Pentatonix
A capella group Pentatonix slays with their rendition of this Leonard Cohen classic. It sends chills down your spine – and no, we’re not talking about the cold.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
