Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, 

is singing loud for all to hear." 

-Buddy the Elf

Everyone has their favorite holiday tunes. Maybe it's the classic crooner you listen to while decorating the tree or sitting by the fire, or maybe it's a catchy modern song that sticks in your head all December.

Here are my all-time favorite Christmas songs.  This is the perfect party mix: some classics, some new; some soft and sweet, others to sing along with.

• Mariah Carey, All I Want for Christmas is You
• Mariah Carey, O Holy Night
• Sarah McLachlan, River 
• Sarah McLachlan, The First Noel 
• James Taylor, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
• Elvis, Blue Christmas
• Nat King Cole, The Christmas Song
• Frank Sinatra, White Christmas
• John Lennon, Happy Xmas
• Brenda Lee, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
• The Beach Boys, Little Saint Nick
• Dean Martin, Baby It's Cold Outside

What's your favorite holiday tune?