As the holiday season approaches, many of us are starting to think about our favorite Christmas songs that bring back nostalgic memories of our childhood. For me, Christmas has always been a time filled with music, laughter, and the joy of spending time with loved ones. One of my favorite traditions during this time of year is creating a Christmas playlist filled with the songs I grew up listening to.

From classic carols to festive pop hits, my Christmas playlist is a mix of old and new that never fails to get me in the holiday spirit. Some of the songs on my playlist are timeless classics that have been a part of my holiday season for as long as I can remember. Songs like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Let It Snow” never fail to put a smile on my face and remind me of happy memories spent with family and friends.

Other songs on my playlist are more modern but still hold a special place in my heart. Tracks like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Michael Bublé’s “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” and Pentatonix’s acapella version of “Mary, Did You Know?” bring a fresh and modern twist to my Christmas playlist while still capturing the spirit of the season.

Of course, no Christmas playlist would be complete without a few novelty songs thrown in for good measure. “Dominick the Donkey,” “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” and “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” may not be musical masterpieces, but they never fail to make me laugh and bring a sense of fun and whimsy to the holiday season.

Creating my Christmas playlist is a tradition that I look forward to every year. It allows me to relive the memories of Christmases past, create new memories with loved ones, and get into the holiday spirit in a way that only music can do. So as the snow begins to fall and the lights start to twinkle, I’ll be listening to my Christmas playlist and feeling grateful for the joy and magic that this time of year brings. Merry Christmas to all, and may your holiday season be filled with music, laughter, and love.