Best Christmas Music: 20 Songs To Put You In The Christmas Spirit

Depending on where you live in the world, getting into the Christmas mood might be a challenge. Most of us associate Christmas with decorations, shopping, gifts, family reunions and most of all – snow. But what if it’s not snowing where you are right now? What if you can’t make it home for the holidays or you’re just not in a position to afford Christmas shopping or lots of Christmas decorations? There’s still a way to get into the Christmas spirit – and music is the best way to do it. Sometimes putting on a good Christmas music playlist is all you need to feel the magic of the festive season and here are some suggestions from us.

Must-Have Christmas Playlist

It’s really hard to pick just a few Christmas songs and say they’re the best because there are so many good ones out there. But we tried our best. So here are some that are a must on your Christmas music playlist

Michael Buble – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Yes, we know it’s originally by Johnny Mathis, but it’s Michael Buble time now. There are memes all over the internet about Michael Buble emerging from his cave every Christmas and we like it that way. Plus this one has to be the first song. Cause it’s all about the start of the season.

Wham – Last Christmas

I mean, you really can’t have a Christmas playlist and not include this 80s hit. It’s borderline illegal to exclude this. Last Christmas must be played at least once, at every Christmas party, every year.

Mariah Carrey – All I Want For Christmas Is You

This is a modern classic for a number of reasons. It was first released in 1994 and it still remains one of the most popular Christmas songs. And it always goes up in the charts at Christmas time.

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Jingle Bell Rock

This is our favorite version of Jingle Bell Rock. It’s just so fun and merry and groovy you can’t help but start dancing a little. But we have nothing against the original Bobby Helms version. Does it also make you think of Home Alone?

The Pogues – Fairytale of New York

For a fun twist – add this to your Christmas playlist. It’s bound to make you giggle in certain moments and you know, it’s a classic in its own way at this point.