It’s that time of year again! No, not finals, the holidays! We here at HCIU know how painful dead week and finals can be and everyone knows the solution: Christmas music! We know how difficult it can be to pick your favorite version of each song so we’ve got you covered with our ultimate holiday playlist to get you through finals, to play in the background during your cookie swap, or (let’s be honest) to blast in the car while driving around your hometown!
1. “Cold December Night”Michael Buble
This original song is the first of many on our list by this stud, but honestly, what is better than Michael Buble serenading us with Christmas Carols?
2. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”She & Him
Zooey Deschanel can do no wrong, she and her partner, M. Ward add a great indie spin on this holiday classic.
3. “Do You Hear What I Hear?”Carrie Underwood
Carrie’s amazing voice takes this meaningful Christmas tune to new heights.
4. “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”‘N Sync
So 90’s, so great, so holiday. Also the music video is everything you wanted it to be and more.
5. “Twelve Days of Christmas”Straight No Chaser
IU’s very own acapella group does a cleverly hilarious rendition of this Christmas classic, check them out at the IU Auditorium on December 18th!
6. “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Bruce Springsteen:
This version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town has become a classic in it’s own right and you’ll definitely be singing along by the end!
7. “Baby it’s Cold Outside” Michael Buble and Idina Menzel
I can’t think of a better duet than these two, thank you Idina and Michael for the early gift!
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8. “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)” Nat King Cole
This classic will forever make us wish we were wrapped up in a blanket, sitting by the fire, drinking cocoa, ugh are finals over yet?!
9. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” Michael Buble
Okay, this is the last one (hopefully), Michael Buble’s voice is just so suited for Christmas carols, sigh!
10. “All I Want For Christmas is You” Mariah Carey
I mean, how could I leave this off the list?
This should help get your holiday playlist started, and will certainly get you feeling the holiday spirit as you push through finals! Happy Holidays!