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15 Christmas Carols So Good They’ll Bless Your Soul — And 7 So Bad They Should Be Cursed by Mercury Retrograde Forever!

Added on December 8, 2025 inCelebrity News Cards, Entertainment News Cards

Is it just me, or does the holiday music season sneak up faster than Mercury in retrograde messing with our plans? As the planets start cozying up for the season, it makes me wonder—are your Christmas playlists sending you on a joyous sleigh ride or a sonic snowstorm? Some tunes wrap you in warm fuzzies, while others? Well, they’re like fruitcake—you never really asked for them, and somehow they keep showing up. Today, let’s dive into the 15 holiday songs that totally deserve to be on repeat, and uncover the 7 that ought to be banished right alongside last year’s fruitcake. Trust me, whether you’re a Capricorn craving tradition or a free-spirited Sagittarius ready to jingle all the way, there’s something here to either spark joy or trigger an eye roll. Ready to sleigh your soundtrack and avoid the festive faux pas? LEARN MORE.

15 Best Holiday Songs (And 7 To Skip This Year)

This is the only acceptable time of year to play Christmas music, and for some it means it’s an extra joyful period, while for others it’s like sonic torture. Of course, the quality of the music really makes a difference. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some holiday songs that are worth being on high rotation every single year — and those that should NEVER be played again.

First, the best…

3.

“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love

6.

“Last Christmas” by Wham!

8.

“Please Come Home for Christmas” by the Eagles

9.

“Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues feat Kirsty MacColl

10.

“A Christmas Duel” by The Hives and Cyndi Lauper

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“Christmas in Hollis” by Run-DMC

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“Someday at Christmas” by Stevie Wonder

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“Thank God It’s Christmas” by Queen

14.

“2000 Miles” by the Pretenders

15.

“Merry Christmas Baby” by Otis Redding

And now, for some of the worst Christmas songs…

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“Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney

17.

“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid

18.

“The Christmas Shoes” by Newsong

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“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by The Jackson 5

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“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” by Elmo & Patsy

21.

“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” by Gayla Peevey

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And finally, “Santa Baby” by Michael Bublé

What are your fave and least fave Christmas songs? Share in the comments below!

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