One of the most magical things about the holiday season is the music. Trimming the tree with our favorite people while listening to The Temptations’ Holiday station on Pandora is always a charmed life. Then there’s all of the cooking that happens and you play the Jackson 5 Christmas album to keep you energized throughout the tiring process. Let us also not forget that we all need some peace when driving to and from work so we are sure to put on some Christmas music while we’re stuck in traffic. Here’s a list of some all time favorite songs that get us through those times. This is not a definitive, objective, nor comprehensive list. It is strictly a subjective take on all of my favorites. So, save your debates for the uncle that comes over for Christmas dinner and eats all of the dressing. I even embedded the youtube video for your instant gratification. Enjoy!

1) “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway (I also like Chris Brown’s version)

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Chris Brown's official music video for 'This Christmas'. Click to listen to more Christmas Songs on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/FiltrXmas As featured on the soundtrack to 'This Christmas'.

2) “Christmas in Harlem” Kanye West feat. Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, Vado, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha-T, Musiq Soulchild, and Teyana Taylor

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group North America Christmas In Harlem · Kanye West · Prynce Cy Hi · Teyana Taylor Christmas In Harlem ℗ 2010 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC Released on: 2010-01-01 Producer: Hit-Boy Recording Engineer: Noah Goldstein Mixer, Recording Engineer: Mike Dean Author, Composer: Kanye West Author, Composer: Chauncey Hollis Author, Composer: Cydell Young Author, Composer: Shuggie Otis Author, Composer: Marvin Gaye Auto-generated by YouTube.

3) “Who Would Imagine A King” by Whitney Houston from The Preacher’s Wife Soundtrack

During the 80s and 90s, Whitney Houston was an unstoppable force in pop music. With sales estimated to exceed 200 million records, she is one of the biggest-selling female singers ever. Whitney Houston was born to a family with impressive singing credentials - her mother was gospel singer Cissy Houston, her cousin was five-time Grammy winner Dionne Warwick, and her godmother was the 'Queen of Soul' herself, Aretha Franklin.

4) “Silent Night” by The Temptations

'Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse In my mind, I want you to be free For all of our friends, to listen to me Let's hear what I say We wish you a Merry Christmas To each one of you Silent night, holy night.

5) “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause” by The Jackson 5

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is an American Christmas song with music and lyrics by Tommie Connor. The original recording in 1952 was by Jimmy Boyd when he was 13. The song describes a scene where a child creeps down from his bedroom to see his mother kissing "Santa Claus" (presumably his father in a Santa Claus costume) underneath the mistletoe.

6) “Let it Snow” by Boyz II Men feat. Brian McKnight

Artist: Boyz II Men Song: Let It Snow Album: Christmas Interpretations Year: 1993 Lyrics: Let It Snow Let it snow, Let it snow Hey, It's another Christmas holiday Its a joyous thing let the angels sing Cause we're together We got a thing can't let it slip away No, outside

7) “The First Noel” by BeBe and CeCe Winans

This track is from the 1993 CD entitled "First Christmas".

8) “All I Want for Christmas” by Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey's official music video for 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'. Click to listen to Mariah Carey and more Christmas songs on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/FiltrXmas As featured on Greatest Hits.

9) “Every Year, Every Christmas” by Luther Vandross

In 1995, Luther Vandross released his holiday album,This Is Christmas, including 'Every Year, Every Christmas'- it would later sell over 1,000,000 copies. Watch the official music video now.

10) “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song - Lyrics Below ( Click where it says "Show More" ↓ ) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

Christmas in Harlem: Royal Christmas Vibes & Tunes