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It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Music is something that we listen to as a way of escaping from the real world. Christmas music does not only that, but also puts a special spark in us the way that the holidays always do. Here’s a list of some of the best Christmas songs to listen to on your way home for the holidays!

1.) Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee (1958)

2.) Last Christmas – Wham! (1984)

3.) All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey (1994)

4.) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland (1944)

5.) The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) – Alvin & the Chipmunks, David Saville (1959)

6.) Santa Baby – Eartha Kitt (1953)

7.) Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town – Bruce Springsteen LIVE (1985)

8.) A Holly Jolly Christmas – Burl Ives (1964)

9.) Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley (1957)

10.) Here Comes Santa Claus – Gene Autry (1947)

11.) Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – John Lennon (1971)

12.) Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Darlene Love (1963)

13.) Frosty the Snowman – Jimmy Durante (1950)

14.) You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Thurl Ravenscroft (1966)

15.) Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Dean Martin (1959)

16.) Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes (1963)

17.) When Christmas Comes to Town – The Polar Express (2004)

18.) Happy Holiday / It’s The Holiday Season – Andy Williams (1963)

19.) Shake Up Christmas – Train (2009)

20.) My Only Wish (This Year) – Britney Spears (2013)

21.) Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson (2013)

22.) Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Dean Martin (1959)

23.) Hallelujah – The Pentatonix (2016)

24.) Snowman – Sia (2019)

25.) Jingle Bells – Michael Bublé (ft. The Puppini Sisters) (2011)

26.) Mele Kalikimaka – Bing Crosby (ft. The Andrew Sisters) (1950)

27.) A Marshmallow World – Dean Martin (1966)

28.) Winter Wonderland – Dean Martin (2010)

29.) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra (1957)

30.) Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano (1970)

31.) We Wish You A Merry Christmas – Mormon Tabernacle Choir (1970)

32.) The Twelve Days of Christmas – Alvin & the Chipmunks (2012)

Madison Hentze

Montclair '25

Madison is a junior, majoring in English with a concentration in Creative Writing at Montclair State University. She enjoys walks with her dogs, reading, watching movies, and hanging out with her loved ones. Her goal with her articles is to entertain readers and be the best writer she can be.