Editor’s note: Marina and the Diamonds is a singer-songwriter whose latest album, “Electra Heart,” was No. 1 in the UK and Ireland when released earlier this year. Her new single is “How to Be a Heartbreaker.” She is on Twitter.
I love the traditional Christmas songs and the cheesy '80s ones all the same. Even better are the cringe-tastic celebrity ones: Justin Bieber's album blew my mind. Michael Buble's is actually good.
Music, just like food and drink, is very much a social activity and brings people together. Imagine Christmas without a carol!
Here are some of my favorites:
1. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
2. “Stop the Cavalry,” by Jona Lewie
3. “Let It Snow,” by Dean Martin
4. “All I want for Christmas,” by Mariah Carey
5. “A Spaceman Came Travelling,” by Chris de Burgh
6. “Winter Wonderland,” by Doris Day
7. “Mistletoe,” by Justin Bieber
8. “Mary's Boy Child,” by Boney M
9. “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” by The Crystals
10 “Never Had a Dream Come True,” by S Club 7
11. “Stay Another Day,” by East 17
12. “All I Want for Christmas is New Year’s Day,” by Hurts
13. “My Only Wish,” by Britney Spears
14. “Silent Night”
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