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If you're anything like me, you love Christmas music, but you get sick of listening to the same five songs over and over on the radio. Keeping this in mind, I went on a mission to find the best new Christmas songs. These songs are totally underrated, so give them a listen and feel free to add them to your well-loved Christmas playlist!

1. "Someday at Christmas" - Andra Day and Stevie Wonder

This song was featured in an Apple commercial last year, and ever since then, it has been one of my favorite Christmas songs. Andra's voice is amazing, making this song an instant classic.

2. "Christmas Sing-Along" - Pentatonix

If you haven't heard of Pentatonix, you've been missing out. Their unique acapella sound perfectly fits the holiday spirit. You cant help but "sing along" to this song, and the chorus is super catchy.

3. "Hoping For Snow" - The Vamps

What Christmas playlist is complete without a boy band send up ? This song is an updated Christmas love song reminiscent of "Last Christmas," which definitely isn't a bad thing. It's a cute little song to listen to as it gets colder and the first of the season comes!

4. "Santa Tell Me" - Ariana Grande

This is probably my favorite song on this list because it's honestly a total Christmas jam. It's classic Ariana -- super pop with just a hint of old-school soul. This is probably my favorite song on this list, so you should definitely give it a listen.

5. "All I Need Is Love" - CeeLo feat. Disney's The Muppets

This song has been stuck in my head for days, so it had to be included in this list. Honestly, I was skeptical about this song when I first heard it, but it really grew on me. It's so cute, and the Muppets sing their theme song throughout.

6. "One More Sleep" - Leona Lewis

This song brings back memories of being a kid and staying up all night to wait for santa. It channels more classic Christmas tunes, but still sounds fresh. It's such a cute song, perfect to listen to as the holidays creep closer.

7. "Fool's Holiday" - All Time Low

This song is geared toward the punk lover, but it pulls in classic Christmas elements that make its appeal universal. The lyrics are actually really cute, and you'll be humming the chorus for quite a while after you listen to it.

8. "Winter Song" - Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson

This truly one of the most beautiful holiday songs. Sara and Ingrid can do no wrong, and this is by far the best cover I've heard of this song. It is so raw and really captures the more somber side of winter and the holiday season.

9. "Holiday in L.A." - Band of Merrymakers

This song sounds like something that would be in a Target commercial. It's definitely not a traditional carol, but it's fun to listen to. If you live somewhere that doesn't get too cold in December, this is the Christmas song you listen to with your windows rolled down in the car.

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Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

8. ... or large celebration with everyone you know.

9. You eat the best meal you've had in weeks.

10. You devour the first piece of cake proudly.

11. You embarrass yourself somehow.

12. You get the present you really wanted but thought no one would get you.

13. You are a little sad about getting older.

14. That feeling wears off and you realize how happy you are to have family and friends to celebrate this day with you.

15. The morning after your birthday looks something like this.

Syllabus week doesn't exist.

All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!