Your holiday playlist has never had so many hit songs in a row. Nothing gets us more into the Christmas spirit than Christmas music. Listening to songs about decking the halls and jingling bells ...

13. 'Grown-Up Christmas List,' Natalie Cole Written by David Foster and Linda Thompson-Jenner, the sweet ballad is a vital gut check every holiday season. 14. 'Same Old Lang Syne,' Dan Fogelberg ...

From controversial classics like ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ to more contemporary tracks like ‘Don’t Shoot Me Santa,’ these songs have stirred some debate about th… ...

2. 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' Mariah Carey It sounded like a classic upon its arrival, and it’s still the most delightful inductee in the hall of modern Christmas songs.

2. 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' Mariah Carey It sounded like a classic upon its arrival, and it’s still the most delightful inductee in the hall of modern Christmas songs.

This “A Christmas Carol” was No. 100 in Ives’ “114 Songs” cycle. It’s been recorded by the Boston Pops Orchestra, Chanticleer and other mainstream classical ensembles.

Please note, the preceding list doesn't contain the "best" Christmas tunes, just the most mood-lifting. So crack open the eggnog, sit by the fire and prepare not to be depressed.

Like most Christmas songs, they weren’t all the height of music because that’s not the point of holiday tunes anyway. Their magic is meant to make you feel a certain kind of way—nostalgic ...