Let’s be honest, each holiday season the same Christmas songs are played over and over again. I mean how many times can you hear Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” before it ruins your love for Christmas? To help those who are tired of the “classics,” here are some great Christmas tunes that aren’t played every third song on the radio:
1. You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch–CeeLo Green feat. Straight No Chaser
Look! CeeLo Green actually isn’t a one-hit wonder!
2. Christmas Night In Harlem–Louis Armstrong
You can never go wrong with Louis Armstrong and this is a great hidden gem!
3. The Heartache Can Wait–Brandi Carlile
A song about heartbreak around Christmas time.
4. Something About December–Christina Perri
Thank you So You Think You Can Dance for giving us Christina and this great Christmas hit!
5. I’ll Be Home For Christmas–Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens brings us what could quite possibly be the creepiest Christmas music video out there.
Whatever your preference, challenge yourself this Christmas to reach beyond Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey’s monopoly on music this time of year, and find your own holiday classics!