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Gettin' In The Christmas Mood

Celebrate with some chill holiday jams.

Allison McCaulley

Nov 13, 2017

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So, apparently there are people out there that still haven't started listening to Christmas music.

This is a short playlist of 12 songs that aren't "too" Christmas-y to ease you into the holiday mood. Don't fight it, it's time to break out the egg nog and ugly sweaters!

1. "I'll Be Home For Christmas"-Pentatonix

This is the first of a few Pentatonix songs on this playlist. This doo-wop provides just enough a Capella

to get you feeling festive.

2. "Christmas Lights"-Coldplay

I know!! Coldplay!! Christmas music!! Who would've guessed? This song is sad, okay. It's about someone who's lonely during the Christmas season. But this melancholy tune would suit even the most bah-humbug people reading this list.

3. "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"-Ella Fitzgerald

Ah, Ella. This jazz staple is perfect for a quiet night on the couch, curled up with a fuzzy blanket and a Hallmark Christmas classic. Maybe you could even throw some cookies in the oven and get a nice warm cup of hot cocoa.

4. "True Love"-Ariana Grande

This song is a bop, truthfully. It is definitely a good song if you're not exactly ready for all of the bells and fanfare of Burl Ives.

5. "Shake Up Christmas - Xmas Anthem"-Train

Quite possibly the most feel-good song on this list, Train definitely knows how to put you in the mood to dance around your house and trim the tree. You simply can't resist singing along and smiling to this light-hearted Christmas jam.

6. "Winter Wonderland/Don't Worry Be Happy"-Pentatonix, Tori Kelly

For anyone looking to spend Christmas dreaming about being on a beach, this one is for you. With it's island vibes, this song will take you closer to the equator to celebrate with a margarita in hand.

7. "Misteltoe"-Justin Bieber

I can remember when this song came out, because I immediately wanted to text my eighth-grade crush and ask them to hang out. Of course, I didn't. But regardless, this song is the perfect song for couples that are getting in the swing of Christmas things.

8. "Underneath the Tree"-Kelly Clarkson

Definitely don't start with this one. This one is another good song if you've had a successful cuffing season and you have someone to spend this holiday season with.

9. "Merry Christmas Darling"-Christina Perri

This melancholy song is a good alternative to I'll Be Home For Christmas. The relaxing piano and Perri's voice make this song a hidden classic.

10. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"-Us The Duo

Can Us The Duo do us any wrong? The slow, calm harmonies give off an uber-classy vibe.

11. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"-John Lennon

This song combines some of my favorite elements of a laid-back Christmas song: it's a feel-good, original, throwback. You really can't go wrong with this song, which is why it's stayed relevant for such a long time.

12. "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy"-Pentatonix

Okay, so Pentatonix makes up 1/4 of this list. But it's not a Christmas Playlist without them. This is instrumental, with a twist. This classical, orchestral piece is done entirely vocally by this amazingly talented group.

If these songs got you feeling holly-jolly, you can download the playlist on Spotify. I'm going to add even more relaxed Christmas songs, so download it now!

https://open.spotify.com/user/12145316598/playlist...

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Gettin' In The Christmas Mood

Celebrate with some chill holiday jams.

So, apparently there are people out there that still haven't started listening to Christmas music.

1. "I'll Be Home For Christmas"-Pentatonix

2. "Christmas Lights"-Coldplay

3. "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"-Ella Fitzgerald

4. "True Love"-Ariana Grande

5. "Shake Up Christmas - Xmas Anthem"-Train

6. "Winter Wonderland/Don't Worry Be Happy"-Pentatonix, Tori Kelly

7. "Misteltoe"-Justin Bieber

8. "Underneath the Tree"-Kelly Clarkson

9. "Merry Christmas Darling"-Christina Perri

10. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"-Us The Duo

11. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"-John Lennon

12. "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy"-Pentatonix

If these songs got you feeling holly-jolly, you can download the playlist on Spotify. I'm going to add even more relaxed Christmas songs, so download it now!

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1. When you look at the syllabus and realize there are only three weeks of the semester left; even though the first day was LITERALLY yesterday.

2. You look at your grades and realize they probably aren't as high as they should be, which is a terrifying realization.

3. When you think to yourself at night, "tomorrow, I will wake up early and go to the library ALL day, and, hell, maybe after I'll go to the gym for a little bit, just to push myself that extra mile."

4. Tomorrow actually comes. The inevitable and overpowering sense of procrastination is too strong to overcome.

5. But you DO end up going to the library. Not all day though, but still, a while. But no, you do not go to the gym. Still, you made an effort, so you decide to treat yo' self.

6. When you realize you need to schedule a meeting with your adviser because you need to sign up for classes next semester. But you also realize that since you waited until the last minute, you're going to get stuck with all of the crappy classes.

7. When you low-key try to slip into conversation with your professors that you need extra credit because you're that desperate.

8. When it's already the third time you've seen your adviser in two days because you have no damn clue what you're doing and need all the help you can get.

9. When you apply for a job associated with your major even though you have no experience, but you just want to dive headfirst into the deep end of adulthood and get it over with.

The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

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2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

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7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

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11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

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5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

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3. College students don't mind dressing like crap sometimes.

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11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

14. However, despite the stress and student loans, college is amazing and there's plenty of reasons to smile.

Thank you, April, for inspiring us with your wicked relatability.

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