Top Winter Trends Revealed: Movie and Song edition
“My favorite Christmas movie is ‘Elf,’ I watch it every year!” exclaims Aya Ghoneum, one of the many people who are thrilled that his or her favorite time of year is finally arriving. Along with “Elf,” here are some classic Christmas movies to watch to get in the Christmas spirit:
“Home Alone” – This comedic Christmas movie follows a young boy who makes Christmas home alone unexpectedly thrilling and chaotic!
“The Polar Express” – When children travel to the North Pole, they suddenly need to help Santa save Christmas.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – See if the Grinch’s plans to steal Christmas succeed or fail, and find out if he has a change of heart or not!
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” – “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is perfect for the holiday season and touchingly shows the importance of giving instead of receiving.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” – Jack Skeleton finds that Christmas can be celebrated even in Halloween town!
“A Christmas Carol” – Scrooge’s journey to find his inner magnanimity proves to be exciting and heartwarming in this Christmas tale.
“Mean Girls” – Although controversial as to whether it qualifies as a Christmas movie, Mean Girls has a well-known Christmas dance that everyone knows and loves.
Of course nothing gets anyone in the Christmas mood more than Christmas carols! Make sure to put the following trendy winter songs in your playlists this season (or follow my Holiday playlist on Spotify)!
The 12 Days of Christmas – Straight No Chaser (my personal favorite)/other versions
Last Christmas – Wham!
All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Michael Bublé/other versions
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Jackson 5/other versions
Up On the House Top – Jackson 5/other versions
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson 5
Do You Hear What I Hear – Carrie Underwood/other versions
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Frank Sinatra
I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Bing Crosby
White Christmas – Kelly Clarkson/other versions
The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole/Justin Bieber & Usher/other versions
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
Santa Baby – Kylie Minogue/Several Versions
Mistletoe – Justin Bieber
Winter Wonderland – Bing Crosby/Blake Shelton/other versions
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – several versions
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bublé/other versions
Silent Night – several versions
I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Michael Bublé/other versions
The Little Drummer Boy – Bing Crosby/other versions
We Wish You A Merry Christmas – several versions
Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano/Michael Bublé
Jingle Bell Rock –Boby Helms/other versions
Carol of the Bells – several versions
Where Are You Christmas – Faith Hill
Run Run Rudolph – Luke Bryan/other versions
Baby It’s Cold Outside – Dean Martin
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