25 Timeless Christmas Songs in 1 Wonderfully Festive Playlist

Few things can get you more in a holiday spirit than listening to some Christmas songs, whether they're catchy pop hits or heartfelt ballads. And there's nothing that better invokes wintertime nostalgia and sweet memories than a classic Christmas song. This is why we rounded up 25 of our favorite songs for the holiday playlist that you'll turn to every year.

To our ears, no group of Christmas classics would be complete without including tracks like Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby," Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," or Burl Ives's "A Holly Jolly Christmas." Then there are the throwback tracks from classic crooners like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Dean Martin. There are songs that make us smile, like the Beach Boys's "Little Saint Nick," Ella Fitzgerald's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and John Denver's collaboration with the Muppets, and then there are those that always make us tear up like Judy Garland's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

So whether you're wrapping gifts, DIYing decorations, or cooking for a grand meal, these are the perfect Christmas tracks to make sure your season really is merry and bright. Check out our classic Christmas playlist ahead.

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"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Dean Martin

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"Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt

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"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee

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"I'll Be Home For Christmas (If Only in My Dreams)" by Frank Sinatra

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"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

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"Winter Wonderland" by Tony Bennett

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"Little Saint Nick" by The Beach Boys

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"Silver Bells" by Bing Crosby feat. Carol Richards

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"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" by Thurl Ravenscroft, Boris Karloff

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"The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" by Nat King Cole

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"Frosty the Snowman" by Bing Crosby

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"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" by The Jackson 5

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"Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" by Gene Autry

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"Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley

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"This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway

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"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by John Denver and The Muppets

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"Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Betty Carter

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"Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms

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"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland

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"Run Rudolph Run" by Chuck Berry

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"Someday at Christmas" by Stevie Wonder

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"Sleigh Ride" by the Ronettes

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Listen to POPSUGAR's Classic Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify