Merry Christmas you filthy animals – well, Christmas eve. As we’re sure you are, we’ve been blasting the festive tunes to get in the mood. Whether you’ve been listening to Mariah Carey’s iconic voice since Halloween has passed, or you’re more of a “The Little Drummer Boy” kind of enthusiast, we’ve got all the Christmas essential songs and more. Hey Alexa, play the Culted team Christmas playlist on repeat.
ROBYN
Destiny's Child - 8 Days of Christmas
Destiny’s Child’s ‘8 Days of Christmas’ is the perfect song for fantasising what your S.O has bought you for Christmas… before they can disappoint. Get ready to fake smile when it's not "a pair of Chloé shades and a diamond belly ring".
SHAAN
Wonderful Christmas Time - Paul McCartney
That first note? Shivers.
STELLA
Justin Bieber - Mistletoe
It’s the most beautiful time of the year, lights in the streets spreading so much cheer. Tell ‘em, Justin.
JULIETTE
Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run
“Johnny B. Good” except make it Christmas-themed. I’ll forgive Chuck Berry for reusing the same chords because you know what, they’re pretty impressive. And they’ll definitely make an impression on all the rock dads and grandads at the table.
WESLEY
Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters - Mele Kalikimaka
It's not a common one so it never really gets played and I always forget about it, unlike the rest of the Christmas songs that you're sick of after three solid weeks.
PROSPER
We are family - Sister Sledge
It's not really Christmas-y but I like it.
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