By Amanda Lenox 

Editorial Assistant 

It’s the holiday season once again!

Time to have the Christmas music on repeat if you haven’t already started. Some people may enjoy the classics while others prefer the newer hits by popular artists. So take a break from studying for finals, grab a peppermint mocha and just relax with these two playlists.

If you prefer the classics:

Johnny Mathis – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”: Decorating for Christmas is one of the most exciting parts of the holiday season and this song will help remind you to look around and enjoy the spirit of the season.

Bobby Helms – “Jingle Bell Rock”

Carpenters – “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays”: Whether you are travelling or staying right where you are, this song will remind you that there is nothing like being at home with your family during the holidays.

Donny Hathaway – “This Christmas”

Thurl Ravenscroft – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”: This classic from How the Grinch Stole Christmas reminds even the Grinches and the Scrooges to enjoy the holiday season.

Brenda Lee – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”

If you prefer the newer hits:

‘NSYNC – “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”: NSYNC’s Christmas song, and CD, is pure nostalgia for any young adult who listened to this when they were younger. It is definitely one to sing along to in the car with your friends.

Madonna – “Santa Baby”

Britney Spears – “My Only Wish (This Year)”: This is the underappreciated Christmas song from Britney Spears, released in 2000. If you are single and celebrating the holidays then this song is the one to listen to.

Taylor Swift – “Last Christmas”

Josh Groban – “Believe”: This song, which comes from The Polar Express soundtrack, reminds listeners to believe in the magic of Christmas day no matter how old you are.

Kelly Clarkson – “Underneath the Tree”