My Christmas Playlist

I know it's not Christmas yet.  But listen.  I love the Christmas season.  Oh yes, I cherish the fact that God gave us His Son on this day, and I certainly will continue to value the true meaning of Christmas.  But I also mean that I love the first snow, winter scarves, warm gloves, fuzzy hats, hot chocolate, and peppermint.  I love twinkly lights and Christmas trees and wrapping paper.  And I love Christmas songs.  Not just Christmas carols or Christmas hymns.  All. Christmas. Songs.

I've decided to share my favorite songs, not because you care (particularly), but because if you're not in the holiday spirit, I find that these songs have stood the test of time.  And by that, I mean that I sing these songs poolside in July.

1.  White Christmas- Bing Crosby

I always want a white Christmas.  Usually I'm sorely disappointed.  And don't you dare play some cover by Taylor Swift or Michael Buble.

2.  It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas- Perry Como/The Fontaine Sisters

This song in particular makes me think of my favorite Christmas-y movie.  The Polar Express.  I especially love the elves.

3.  Baby It's Cold Outside- Dean Martin

The romantic in me can't skip this song.  And Dean Martin?  'Nuff said.

4.  Believe-  Josh Groban

Again, from The Polar Express.  But Josh Groban's voice is simply perfect, and this song is so inspiring.  Well, at least it's inspiring to me as I always want to be able to hear the bells.

5.  I'll Be Home for Christmas

The whole premise of this song makes me want to weep because it is so dang sweet.  I can't imagine how hard it was to wait, wondering if your husband/boyfriend was coming back from war to spend the holidays with you.  I am sentimental like that.  Although Bing Crosby is classic, I've included the Frank Sinatra version because...well...it's Frank Sinatra. 

What song gets you into the holiday spirit?