We're embracing the winter season with some of our favorite holidays hits and narrowed down our top contendors for 2023. From nostalgic oldschool tracks to modernized twists, we've rounded up our top 10.
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1."All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
Ever since 1994, Mariah Carey has been delivering one of the most popular Christmas hits of all time. Between her undeniable powerhouse vocals to the dream-like love song that creeps up the Billboard charts every year, the song has become one of the biggest cultural phenomenons.
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2."Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee
Another old school hit released in 1958, has quickly became a chart topper and gained traction in the 90s due to the popular Hallmark movie, Home Alone. The fun loving and magical song is a classic way to ring in the holiday cheer and is an undeinable & festive way to kick off the party.
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3."Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" by Bruce Springsteen
The early version of the song was released by Harry Reser in the 30s with its old school and timelessness. Multiple artists have released personal renditions of the holiday classic but the rock artist takes the cake for giving the song a more modernized and hard core twist.
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4."Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber
The Canadian singer released his own Christmas album, which featured the massive hit that fell right into our laps & hearts amidst his teen and tween audience. The song peaked across the globe and is listed as one of the best selling Christmas & holidays singles to date. With inspiration from both pop and R&B genres, the song has become a figment of pop culture during the holiday season.
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5."It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Michael Bublé
Ranked as of the most prominent artists to release a Christmas album, Bublé delivered a generational piece of art with multiple personally written tracks and revamped singles that give us the perfect blend of old & new. The track included his breathtaking jazz-like vocals and flowing joy wrapped up in a holiday-spirited song.
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6."A Nonsense Christmas" by Sabrina Carpenter
Bringing a spice to the holiday time, Sabrina has taken the consistent family-friendly genre and turned it upside down. Her whitty lyricism and spoof off of her hit single "Nonsense" brought a little fun in 2022 that we intend to continue.
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7."Santa Tell Me" by Ariana Grande
Grande released her very own Christmas song that fuses jazz, pop, and R&B into one holiday song that we can't stop loving. She added her own flair, ease, and utter cuteness to help us celebrate the holidays.
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8."Christmas Everyday" by Brandy
Yet another classic hit to ring in the close of 2023, Brandy delivered her sultry vocals into a holiday love song filled with warmth and comfort. Amongst the other festivity hits, Brandy gave us a an instant smile and cheerfulness to add onto our playlists.
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9."Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms
A holiday classic since 1957, has become an anthem for the winter season that reminds us of the goodness of the change in weather. When the air feels chilly, listeners across the globe can't help but play the track on repeat. Multiple artists have released their own rendition but can't compare to the recognizable voice of Helms.
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10."I Saw Mommy Kiss Santa Claus" by The Jackson 5
Who better than The Jackson 5 to deliver a winter season hit? With its ode to childhood nostalgia, the mesmerizing voice of Michael Jackson, and humourous storyline, you can't go wrong with this hit.
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