Blogmas #8 Favourite Christmas Songs

On the eighth day of Blogmas... This is a bit of a cop-out, but I’m not even in the country today. Last year, I posted my favourite Christmas films so what better way to continue that trend with my favourite Christmas songs. I really need to get a Christmas Spotify playlist on the go, to get me through my commute – maybe I’ll sort that at the weekend. In the mean time, here is my top 10.

1. Mariah Carey – All I want for Christmas is You

This is my all-time favourite, for no other reason that Mariah is incredible and I always used to think I could hit those high notes too... who am I fooling?!

2. The Pogues & Kirsty McColl – Fairytale Of New York

This is a classic and it’s always been a favourite with the family. This would always be playing on Christmas Day

3. The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping

I think this played in the background of many a family Christmas video as we were growing up. For some reason, it reminds me of my dad

4. Chris Rea – Driving Home for Christmas

I’ve only really liked this one since I’ve been working full time – that feeling when we break up after a half day on Christmas Eve... winning!

5. John Lennon – Happy Xmas (War is Over)

Growing up, mum often played the same Christmas CD and this was the first track – so it brings back good memories

6. Wham – Last Christmas

Sad I know, but I love when the boys crack out the football version at Barnet. I always end up singing along to that version instead of the correct one!