A completely subjective list of Christmas music that puts this elder millenial in the holiday spirit! :) Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music (amzn.to/48uO1T2).
Obviously the only way to kickoff the season!
Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas
Do I even need a note for why this is a classic and one of the best??
Vince Guaraldi - Charlie Brown Christmas
Exactly what you'd expect from three teenage boys making a Christmas album, and I love it!
Hanson - Snowed In
I love Jewel's voice and how she covers some less common carols on this album, like “I Wonder As I Wander”
Jewel - Joy: A Holiday Collection
My favorite Christmas album as a child! Has a few weird songs but also really fun ones!
John Denver & The Muppets - A Christmas Together
One of my favorite bands with a perfect mix of upbeat classics, with some absolutely gorgeous original songs
Relient K - Let It Snow Baby... Let It Reindeer
From the opening “fa la la la” to the closing remix of “The Christmas Song”, this whole album is a good time!
Christina Aguilera - My Kind of Christmas
I adore this acoustic album!!
Aly & AJ - Acoustic Hearts of Winter
A sweet and chill Christmas album with some of my favorite carols like Carol of the Bells and O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Sixpence None The Richer - Dawn Of Grace
Another calming collection of Christmas carols, with a cute song called Hibernation Day that I love
Jars of Clay - Christmas Songs
This whimsical albums has a great mix of songs, including the delightful Must Be Santa, which you rarely hear
She & Him - Christmas Party
When I'm feeling like a real adult, this jazzy collection of Christmas songs is perfect ;)
Diana Krall - Christmas Songs
Sure, the song with Blake is way overplayed, but Gwen Stefani is an icon and the rest of the album is awesome!
Gwen Stefani - You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Classic Christmas crooning from someone younger and fresher than Frank or Dean 😂
Michael Buble - Christmas
Celine's voice is obviously magical, and her original Christmas songs are fantastic!
Celine Dion - These Are The Special Times
I love the relaxed, beachy vibes of this Christmas album
Colbie Caillat -Christmas In The Sand
You can find this album as a YouTube playlist! It's so ridiculously fun :)
Family Force 5's Christmas Pageant
My children think I'm crazy for liking this album, but it's just so much fun!
Joy Electric - The Magic of Christmas
The electric violin is beautiful and her rendition of classic songs is delightful!
Lindsey Stirling - Warmer In The Winter
DJ Kaskade has 2 Christmas albums, and I love them both! Fun electronic takes on holiday favorites that once again that make me dance and have my children giving me some side eye :)
Kaskade Christmas
Her version of We Need A Little Christmas is all I need to start feeling festive! And that duet with Josh Gad is so cute!
Idina Menzel - Christmas: A Season Of Love
Lea Michele's voice is gorgeous and this album is full of joy!
Lea Michele - Christmas in The City
The Sweeplings make beautiful folk music, and they have several albums of Christmas music that are perfect for snuggling up in front of the tree for a quiet, Christmasy night
The Sweeplings - Merrier Days
Love this duo, and every song on this album is fantastic!
For King & Country - A Drummer Boy Christmas
There so many fun songs on this album, including a rendition of Man With The Bag with Adam Lambert
Darren Criss - A Very Darren Crissmas
I can't deny that Kelly can slay a Christmas song, and this album is filled with fun classics and some fantastic originals
Kelly Clarkson - When Christmas Comes Around Again
This Christmas album is absolutely lovely!
Ingrid Michaelson's Songs For The Season
This album is a Christmas party waiting to happen!
Meghan Trainor - A Very Trainor Christmas
This is just sweet and charming, perfect when you need something dreamy to listen to
Christina Perri - songs for christmas
My daughter has gotten me into Forrest Frank, and his Christmas album is relaxed and fun! I love that he does Up On The Housetop!
