Whether you’re hosting a party, praying for snow, or just trying to get into the spirit of the season, December always seems to welcome an abundance of holiday music. Even if you thought you’d heard All I Want for Christmas Is You one too many times, here’s a playlist of some new (and old) holiday tunes to get you in the spirit no matter what your plans this month!
Adam Sandler – The Chanukah Songs, 1, 2 & 3
For when you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree, Adam Sandler brings us not just one, but three Chanukah songs to help get everyone in the spirit of the Jewish holidays.
Bruce Springsteen – Santa Claus is Coming to Town
For all you classic rock fans out there, this isn’t your typical holiday song. The Boss’ timeless rock n’ roll spin on this classic Christmas tune is sure to put you in a festive mood.
Justin Bieber – Mistletoe
If you’ve caught Bieber Fever this winter, JB’s newest holiday single is the perfect medicine for the upcoming weeks.
The Maccabeats – Candlelight
Flip your latkes in the air and jam long as this Jewish a cappella group tells the story of Chanukah with their redub of Taio Cruz’s Dynamite.
N*Sync – Merry Christmas Happy Holidays
Rewind in time with our childhood heartthrobs’ #1 hit from their album Home for Christmas. This 90’s holiday classic is a must–have in any collegiette’s™ Christmas music collection.
Straight No Chaser – The 12 Days of Christmas
This group of men from Indiana University brings us an unbelievably witty and fun a cappella version of the classic Christmas carol.
Leighton Meester – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
For all you Gossip Girl fans out there, Leighton Meester (aka Blair Waldorf) covers Darlene Love’s classic hit as a part of the series A Very Special Christmas.
Taylor Swift – Santa Baby
For the collegiette™ country fan, T–Swift’s Holiday Collection is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!
The LeeVees – Latke Clan
Come and join the Latke Clan of Guster vocalist Adam Gardner and Dave Schneider of The Zambonis, who teamed up to create a new group dedicated to creating Chanukah music.
North Shore – Winter Wonderland
Boston–based a cappella group from season 3 of NBC’s The Sing–Off brings their old–time charm to the holiday classic as a part of the show’s Songs of the Season album.
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