By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! From late-November onwards, Christmas songs become inescapable. This list has both in droves, including an absolute cracker from drag icon RuPaul, so put on your Santa hat and get fully into the Christmas spirit. Owing to Justin Hawkins and the boys of the Darkness' kitchen sink approach to festive songwriting, this surprise Number 2 hit song has somehow stood the test of time.
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Whether you're decorating the Christmas tree , throwing an over-the-top party, or simply trying to get hyped for the holiday season, a festive soundtrack with all the best Christmas songs is essential to set the mood. Hey, what else are you going to listen to while you deck the halls? Holiday music has some of the most time-honored performances from some of our most celebrated artists. Then there are the holiday novelty songs, which come out one season a year, like the perfect advent treat. And finally, there are also some of our pop-music favorites, who are able to put their own twists on those timeless classics.
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If you're like us, you probably start blasting Christmas music soon as you can—after all, there's no such thing as too soon when it comes to Christmas tunes. That statement is up for friendly debate, but we call after Halloween fair game! Happy holiday hits for an entire month, or dare we say two months, leading up to the most wonderful time of the year? Put our faves on repeat! When you're putting together your ultimate Christmas playlist, make sure to include the most popular Christmas songs of all time, from old-school original hits like "White Christmas" so nostalgic! Whether you prefer original versions of Christmas songs or pop renditions of timeless classics, there's something for everyone on this list. All of those holiday radio stations won't be able to compete with your holly jolly playlist! This track—which is the best-selling modern day Christmas song of all time—has earned Mariah Carey the title "Queen of Christmas.
You could hear this in the middle of July and not even get mad about it. This song will be your new fave, trust. There are so many new songs to add to your holiday playlist this year, and this is one of the great ones! A modern classic. The original Wham! Ariana asks Santa for something that really matters: an opinion on whether or not a man is worth her time. It is a travesty that the world has never gotten a full Britney Christmas album. A beautiful song about the feelings of loss and missing loved ones during the holidays. Best consumed while tearing open presents you know your mom spent hours perfecting.
