There is nothing better than a good Christmas party. Ugly sweaters, festive cocktails, a white elephant gift exchange, and good friends are just about all you need to host a great holiday gathering! That being said, even the most carefully-planned Christmas party can fall flat without some holly-jolly tunes to set the scene. The music is one of the first things your guests will experience at your party, but all too often we get so busy with cooking and decorating that it gets overlooked or left until the last minute. If this happens to you, look no further! I’ve put together a fun and festive Christmas party playlist that you can pull up on Spotify here. I’ve included both old classics and more modern renditions that still have a quirky, upbeat feel without being too overbearing. It’s like a Christmas mixtape (who remembers those?) from me to you! So listen away, and enjoy your party! Merry Christmas!
- Christmas Wrapping (Single Edit) The Waitresses
- Winter Wonderland John Legend
- The Man With the Bag Kay Starr
- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) U2
- Run Run Rudolph Kelly Clarkson
- All I Want for Christmas is You Mariah Carey
- A Marshmallow World Darlene Love
- Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Brenda Lee
- Sleigh Ride The Ronettes
- Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town The Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby
- Jingle Bell Rock Bobby Helms
- Little Saint Nick The Beach Boys
- Let it Snow Kacey Musgraves
- You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch Jordan Smith
- I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day Wizzard
What are your favorite Christmas songs for entertaining? Let me know in the comments!