Whether you’re decorating the tree, hanging up stockings, or even wrapping gifts, this playlist is perfect for that occasion. Here are some songs that will help create the Christmas mood.

           Song #1 is “Last Christmas” by Wham!. Wham! is a British pop duo. Released on January 1 of 1984, the song was written and produced by George Michael. It was composed in about an hour in his childhood bedroom while he visited his parents with his band-mate Andrew Ridgeley.

            Song #2 is “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift. She wrote this song about the Christmas tree farm she grew up on in Pennsylvania. She randomly came up with the idea for the song on December 1, 2019. By December 6, it was already released as a stand-alone single. Swift herself directed the music video which features clips of her from her childhood and Christmas with her family.

Song #3 is “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey. This song is a holiday classic. If you celebrate Christmas or even know what Christmas is, then you are guaranteed to know this song. It is most definitely popular for a reason, though; it is upbeat and fun. This song never fails to put someone in the holiday mood. Carey co-produced this song alongside Walter Afanasieff. It was released as a single on November 1, 1994. Soon after, “All I Want for Christmas is You,” sold multiple copies around the world.

            Song #4 is “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson. This song is upbeat and super catchy. It was released on November 5, 2013 and charted extremely impressively and topped both the Unites States and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts. Since 2022, it has charted every single year since its 2013 release. The track was produced and co-written by Greg Kurstin.

           Song #5 is “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas” by Michael Bublé. This song was released on October 24, 2011 and was originally recorded in 1951 by Meredith Wilson. It has been recorded by many other artists as well. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number six in 2022. This song may have a more chill vibe then the rest of the playlist, but it is still very special.

Whenever you’re in the mood for holiday cheer, checkout this playlist and enjoy so these songs boost your mood. There are still so many amazing songs to find, you can search Spotify or Apple Music for some other songs to add as you create your playlist.