I’m one of “those” people when it comes to Christmas music. Much to my family’s chagrin, I start listening to it in early November. Once Halloween takes its graceful bow from the harvest season, I say Christmas music is fair game. Here’s the thing- it’s good music! It makes people happy and joyful. Why would we insist that music that can evoke such feelings of goodwill only be played for one month out of the year? I really don’t think it detracts from the Thanksgiving holiday. It only serves to enhance it! So, I don’t even pretend to hide it anymore. I listen to it when I want, without caring what others think of it. And I think you should too. 🙂

I’ve put together a must-have Christmas music playlist for your holiday season. I enlisted the help of some of my favorite people- my siblings and my four kids, who have all given me some of their favorites. It was hard to keep the numbers down, but I think we came up with a list that anyone will love. Give them a try- they won’t disappoint!

Christmas Music Playlist 2017

1. Frosty the Snowman- Fiona Apple
2. Baby, It’s Cold Outside- Brett Eldredge (featuring Meghan Trainor)
3. That’s Christmas To Me- Pentatonix
4. The 12 Days of Christmas- Straight No Chaser
5. On a Quiet Christmas Morn- Mary Chapin Carpenter
6. I’ll Be Home- Meghan Trainor
7. Angels From The Realms Of Glory- The Piano Guys, David Archuleta & Peter Hollens
8. The Christmas Song- Nat “King” Cole
9. I Need A Silent Night- Amy Grant
10. O Holy Night (A Cappella)- N’Sync
11. Christmas Lights- Coldplay
12. Extraordinary Merry Christmas- Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, Vol. 2
13. White Christmas- Kelly Clarkson
14. Finding Christmas- GENTRI
15. Cool Yule- Louis Armstrong
16. Song For A Winter’s Night- Sarah McLachlan
17. The First Noel- Lady Antebellum
18. Sleigh Ride- Pentatonix
19. It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas- Michael Bublé
20. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing- Voice Male
21. Do You Hear What I Hear?- Mary J. Blige
22. Deck The Rooftop- Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album
23. Carol Of The Bells- Straight No Chaser
24. O Come, All Ye Faithful- Amy Grant
25. Happy Holidays- Andy Williams

I hope this list gives you a great jump on your holiday season- even if you’re waiting till after Thanksgiving for your official start! Don’t worry- I won’t judge. 🙂