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To enter this giveaway, name your favorite holiday tune, Christmas carol or hymn. Just remember to use your email address to comment or else you are not eligible to win.
277 comments
AMDP says:
Christmas Canon (by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
Katherine says:
“Angels We Have Heard On High” – I love to sing it in church with everyone!
Jessica says:
Britney's “My Only Wish” – it's just so catchy!
Edith says:
Aussie Jingle Bells.
Katie says:
“What Child is This” has always been a favorite.
Tessa says:
I love 'Oh Holy Night' — a beautiful classic!
Meaghan says:
all i want for christmas is youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
A says:
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Mariah Carey
KSB says:
Silver Bells!
E says:
“This Christmas,” sung by anyone, but especially 90s throwback All-4-One
Michelle says:
“Deck the Halls”
Kaylee says:
Silent Night-partially because I like the song and partially because of the memories tied to it.
MJ says:
“heat miser” from The Year Without a Santa Claus!
maddie says:
Baby it's Cold Outside
L says:
O Holy Night!
Emily says:
Carol of the Bells!
S says:
Judy Garland's rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
K says:
“Santa Baby”
Santa Baby, a 54 convertible too, light blue.
Ms. B says:
“This is My Grown-up Christmas List” by Amy Grant
Annie says:
Little Drummer Boy.
Terri Lynn says:
“Star Child” from Faith We Sing.
Kat says:
Carol of the Bells and O Holy Night, especially when I hear them sung by my Mom's choir back home!
Nina says:
O Holy Night. Embarrassing confession – I really love the Hanson version. I listen to their Christmas album un-ironically!
espie says:
The Christmas Song, sung by Nat King Cole!
MB says:
Silent Night is really perfect on Christmas eve.
DCQuarterlife says:
I've gotta represent the Jews here and go with a Hannukah song…alas, there aren't many so I guess Dreidel Dreidel….
K. Henry says:
“All I want for Christmas” Mariah Carey
Jessica says:
“What Child is This” is my all time favorite Christmas Carol!
K says:
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by N'SYNC…. I wish I was kidding, hahaa
Sarah says:
Christmas Wrapping – Spice Girls
Posting up on the throwback jams.
Karen Morse says:
“I'll be Home for Christmas”
kl says:
most awesomely bad Christmas song goes to Mariah for “Oh, Santa”
most beautiful is “Night of Silence/Silent Night”
p.s. I'm new to DC as of this fall and your blog has massively helped me as I build my working wardrobe, thanks a million!
lulu says:
Last Christmas by Wham 😉
Emilie says:
Most of my childhood and adolescence was spent in some sort of church or chamber choir, so I'll go with “The Holly and the Ivy”.
AJS says:
Carol of the Bells, sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Helena says:
Last Christmas– Wham!
Jessica says:
I love me some “Maoz Tzur (Rock of Ages)” at Hanukkah time!
Sarah H says:
Hark the Herald, Angels Sing
tealt says:
Little Drummer Boy!!
Cassandra says:
“Happy Holidays” by Bing Crosby. The classics are always the best!
MM says:
“I Believe” – Frank Sinatra
Hannah says:
I'll Be Home for Christmas. Josh Groban includes messages from service members deployed overseas…gets me every time!
CML says:
While the traditional carols are all wonderful (if used sparingly and beginning AFTER thanksgiving), my favorite has long been “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses
Tiffany says:
“A Marshmellow World” by Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin
Paige says:
White Christmas by Bing Crosby, such a classic
SW says:
O Come All Ye Faithful. Best served on Christmas Eve in a packed church.
Lizzie says:
“All I Want for Christmas is You” –definitely the Mariah Carey version!
BN says:
The Chanukah Song by Adam Sandler (sequels 2 and 3 were pretty good too!)
Erin says:
Little Drummer Boy/ Peace on Earth sung by David Bowie and Bing Crosby. Best Christmas song/ special ever. https://goo.gl/aVf0q
Cam says:
“Happy XMas (War is Over)”
KH says:
We Three Kings
Leila says:
“All I Want for Christmas is You”
bmc says:
A Muppets Christmas Carol.
Jamie says:
All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey!
Bekki says:
I would have to say “What Child is This” by Selah
anon says:
Silent Night, of course!
Amy says:
Albeit not traditionally a holiday song, The Pointer Sister's Jump for My Love gets me in the holiday spirit like none other. This is thanks to Hugh Grant and Love Actually. 🙂
MM says:
Oh Holy Night – so much fun to sing!
LA says:
“I've Got My Love To Keep You Warm” -Kay Starr
Laura says:
“Baby it's cold outside”!
Amy says:
Keeping with the 90s pop theme: “All I want for Christmas is you”
Becky says:
Mary Did You Know
E says:
Mine is a non-traditional holiday song from a Christmas movie, too: “Pennies from Heaven” from Elf always puts a smile on my face. And what's better than New York at Christmas?
CynthiaW says:
It's a toss up between Jingle Bells by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters and Little Drummer Boy with Bing Crosby and David Bowie!
TC says:
Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
by: John Lennon
Ashleigh says:
O Come O Come Emmanuel.
Happy holidays to you & your family, Belle.
CR says:
O Holy Night – particularly when sung by Josh Groban in my car with me singing along (albeit frequently off-key)
Casey says:
O Holy Night
Meredith says:
White Christmas- Otis Redding version
K says:
Cool Yule – Louis Armstrong.
Heather says:
My favorite christmas song is a tough one since I just love Christmas. But I'm pretty sure it's White Christmas!
Jan says:
Silent Night or First Noel
Linh says:
All I want for christmas is you!
virginia says:
“River” by Joni Mitchell, and “O Holy Night.”
N says:
Joy to the World!
alicia says:
O Holy Night is the best Christmas song. I only wish I wasn't completely tone deaf- those high notes are way too difficult for me to hit when I'm singing along in my car!
B says:
White Christmas
j says:
Silver Bells! When I was a little girl I loved this song and envisioned the day when I would move to the city and experience the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Now, I get to experience DC with the myriad of holiday receptions and parties. It doesn't compare to NYC but I feel like it does capture the picture painted by Silver Bells.
She_intheB says:
Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Nora says:
Marshmallow World-Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra
MA says:
“This Christmas” is a favorite, and Mariah's “All I Want for Christmas.”
Thanks for all the great posts, Belle.
AmandaL says:
Definitely 'The Christmas Song'! Makes me want to bake cookies and sit by the fire.
lisa says:
good king wenceslas!
JR says:
Silent Night
Tara says:
All I Want for Christmas is You
Aunt_Pete says:
The Holly and The Ivy
Smeeshu says:
“Little Drummer Boy” because it reminds me of my Nana. “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano is a close second 🙂
SB says:
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman – Barenaked Ladies' version.
Alexis says:
“Baby It's Cold Outside.” You can't help but sing along.
R says:
Too many to list but I'll start with Frosty. Happy Holidays Belle!
CS says:
Hark the Herald Angels Sing!
V says:
Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24 by Trans-Siberian Orchestra – amazing live.
Katherine says:
Joy to the World!
BCN says:
I love Silent Night.
evdv says:
The Christmas Song!- aka “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire…” Thanks for sharing, Belle!
KJ says:
Baby, It's Cold Outside- Rosemary Clooney
Morgan says:
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Lauren says:
It's tough to pick just one, but “I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas” is definitely up there!
J says:
Oh Christmas Tree- love when it's sung bilingual, too.
V says:
All I want for Christmas – Mariah Carey
Stephanie says:
o come all ye faithful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oUAnGcT–A
=)
Roxana says:
Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer.
Obvi.
Suzanne says:
Clearly, Happy Xmas by John Lennon 🙂
Martha says:
Otis Redding's “White Christmas”
Adrien says:
The Bowie/Crosby version of Little Drummer Boy.
Ara says:
Baby it's cold outside…love this song =)
Susan says:
Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You- its so upbeat and always makes me smile
MA says:
I second Judy Garland “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” so beautiful.
and shamefully for some reason I have also enjoyed a good *N'SYNC “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays” over the years.
Danielle says:
O Holy Night
Maya says:
Jingle Bell Rock!
Angelle says:
Baby, its cold outside (any rendition, but I do like Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's version best).
Betsy says:
Carol of the Bells – Transsiberian Orchestra style.
On another note, I tried a betweeny at Bliss with Geneen and it was nearly painless! Considering what I expected, of course. Now I'm getting a shellac mani there on Weds. This is a dangerous find!
LT says:
Carol of the Bells
Jess says:
Hmmm, 12 Days of Christmas, Muppet style!
Katie11 says:
Silent Night!
Ali says:
Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey!!!
Clickity clock heehaw heehaww
Theresa says:
Please Come Home For Christmas – Charles Brown
Suzanne says:
“Once upon a christmas” Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
Ngoc Janjua says:
“Silent Night”
And “Santa, Baby”
JEB says:
Silent Night is among my favorites. I love this time of year!
Truc says:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. thanks!
A says:
The entire *NSync “Home for Christmas” album makes me think of dancing badly and decorating with my sisters. Love your blog!
Casey says:
Santa Baby!
EmZ says:
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – especially the Sinatra version!
phoebe says:
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Melissa says:
My favorite Christmas song is the David Bowie and Bing Crosby duet of Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth. It's odd, but wonderful.
Allison says:
O Holy Night!
Kate says:
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas or What Child is This
V says:
It's a toss up between Hey Santa Claus by the The Sonics and Just Like Christmas by Low.
Montana says:
Ave Maria, sung by Pavarotti
Jennifer says:
Feliz Navidad!! It's so fun! 🙂
Patricia says:
Merry Christmas from the Family – Robert Earl Keene
Katherine K says:
“Christmas in Killarney” by Bing Crosby!
sai says:
I love the Carol of the Bells–and have ever since I first saw Home Alone. It never goes out of style.
cginnyc says:
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Lin says:
let it snow
Lindsay says:
All I Want for Christmas by Mariah Carey – and not with Justin Beiber 🙂
SJR says:
Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Our church always started our Christmas service with this beautiful processional
Danielle says:
Discovered this beautiful French carol a few years ago, it's absolutely gorgeous: “Quelle est cette odeur agreable?”
Evee says:
“O Come, O Come, Emanuel”!
Gabrielle says:
Even though (or because) I'm from Australia, my favorite is Let It Snow.
Carolyn says:
O Come All Ye Faithful, though O Holy Night is a close second!
Katrina says:
The new Michael Buble Christmas is wonderful, but as a child of the 90s, I love “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” by NSYNC.
Genevieve says:
O Holy Night!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
SarahT says:
“All I Want for Christmas” but the version from the end of “Love Actually” because it doesn't feel like the holidays until I watch that movie!
KS says:
O Come All Ye Faithful- there's something about hearing this recessional hymn at Christmas Eve mass that truly makes me love Christmas.
Govvie says:
Bing Crosby's Sleigh Ride.
Terri Taylor says:
The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
Kelsey says:
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!
W says:
Oh Holy Night. It's so beautiful. PS Laura Mercier has a great foundation as well.
Megan R. says:
O Holy Night, especially as sung by my future husband Josh Groban
Hannah says:
O Holy Night by Josh Groban, specifically the line “Truly, he taught us to love one another” – seems like we need these lessons here on the Hill more than ever! (p.s. – great blog… I follow it religiously!)
B says:
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Jen says:
“Colorado Christmas” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
S says:
joy to the world!
Monica says:
The Muppet's Christmas Carol.
Nita says:
“The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” — Alvin and the Chipmunks… It was my favorite as a kid 🙂
Fork + Canvas says:
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber! (The updated version is pretty fun!)
amy says:
the First Noel!
Sheronda says:
O Holy Night – Classic!
K says:
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
LA says:
“Christmas is All Around” (Billy Mack- Love Actually)…. always makes me smile!
ACat says:
White Christmas! Even though I live in FL…
Deborah says:
“Christmas is All Around” – Billy Mack
Rebecca says:
I love the cheesiness of “All I Want For Christmas is You,” as well as “Last Christmas.” More traditionally, I love “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.”
I'm super excited for this giveaway! I've been wanting to try Laura Mercier products to see if they're worth it.
amanda says:
Oh Holy Night
Julie says:
White Christmas by Bing Crosby (love the movie as well!)
Mere says:
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas — and of course All I Want for Christmas is youuuuu 🙂
Anna Louisa says:
The Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah…especially seeing everyone stand at attention 🙂
Katie says:
I'm not a big fan of Christmas music, but I do like “Carol of the Bells.”
Emily says:
White Christmas
Leah S. says:
Cliche Answer (that I shamefully can't help but dance to whenever I hear it): 'All I want for Christmas is You' Mariah Carey.
Off the wall fave: 'I want a hippopotamus for Christmas' by Gayla Peevey.
Connie Crawford says:
Linus and Lucy ( Them song to the Peanuts cartoon written by Vince Guaraldi) It reminds me of A Charlie Brown Christmas!
Sharona says:
As a Jewish girl, the token song would be dreidle, drielde…but that's no fun, so I'll just choose Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas (because I'm not too familiar with any others!)!!
Christine says:
All I Want for Christmas is You- and the version sang in Love Actually is the best!
Rose says:
Silent Night!
SLS says:
All I Want for Christmas, sung by Mariah Carey!
Nicole says:
“All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey… I'll listen to it any time of year.
Mags says:
“Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”
Ayana says:
Auld Lang Syne – What New Year's Eve Party would be complete without it??
Meredith says:
I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – by the Ronettes. I adore the Phil Spector Christmas Album. It was the only album my parents would play around the holidays.
EK says:
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – such a classic.
Can't wait to try this primer one way or another…I just started using Laura Mercier's finishing powder and love it!
Georgeanne says:
“O Holy Night”
Georgeanne says:
“Baby It's Cold Outside”
Amanda says:
O Holy Night is my favorite
Mae says:
Oh Holy Night is my go to!!
HMB says:
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by the Carpenters is my all time favorite.
Samantha says:
I may be Jewish, but I love Christmas music! My favorite is “Carol of the Bells” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Megan says:
'All I Want For Christmas Is You' <3
Lauren says:
I always look forward to the beautifully somber We Three Kings.
Janet says:
Please Come Home for Christmas by Harry Connick Jr.
EMB says:
Sting- Soul Cake
Emily says:
“The Christmas Song” when Nat King Cole's singing it.
Meghan says:
O Holy Night!
danielle says:
“Happy XMas (War is Over)” has long been one of my favorites.
Emma says:
White Christmas (love the movie too!)
Lauren says:
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman. Totally Nerdy.
meaghan says:
Baby it's cold outside! Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy says:
O Come, O Come Emmanuel – especially love the Mannheim Steamroller version
Linda L says:
Rocking around the Christmas Tree is my favorite!
MG says:
Jingle Bells!
A says:
I love “O Holy Night”!
AM says:
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Jacqueline says:
All I want for Christmas
Madeleine says:
Little Drummer Boy — gets me every time.
KC says:
O Holy Night! No matter how religious you are, it's a beautiful song!
Jessica says:
“Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses
Sharon S. says:
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!
Jessica says:
Sleigh Bells, the one without words.
mkbrod2 says:
“Winter Wonderland” i've been singing it in the shower since Halloween!
K says:
“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” always leaves me smiling…
okgirl says:
Once in Royal David's City
Kimberly says:
Last Christmas by Wham
Kim says:
Carol of the Bells and Away in a Manger!
Rachael K. says:
“Silver Bells.”
L says:
I Saw Three Ships
ael says:
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas-so cute!
CJBadger says:
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Ginny Clair Hitt says:
A Baby Changes Everything by Faith Hill!!!
Katie O. says:
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Sarah says:
Oh there are so many to love! I kind of like the Grinch–so funny and expressive and the lyrics are creative. (don't worry, I'm not a grinch though!)
Niki says:
i really like linda ronstadt's “river” from her merry little christmas album
scarney111 says:
Carol of the Bells!
Katie says:
Little Drummer Boy
K says:
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
K says:
“Baby it's Cold Outside”, pick your version. What a fantastic retro, holiday flirt!
Nora says:
Judy Garland's “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” – always makes me tear up!
kb says:
Baby It's Cold Outside!
HH says:
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” as sung by the Muppets and John Denver
JT says:
Baby It's Cold Outside!
ellabella says:
Silent Night — the classic, the best.
AM says:
Driving Home for Christmas, by Chris Rhea…always makes me feel nostalgic for some reason.
MYN says:
“Christmas Time Is Here” from Charlie Brown. It was our first dance at our wedding.
Emily says:
Carol of the Bells! Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit like that song!
Miriam says:
Joy to the World
Jennifer says:
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland
Morgan says:
Jingle Bell Rock!
Mackenzie says:
Carol of the Bells by anyone really, but my favorite is the version by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
kim says:
O Holy Night
Anne says:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – Kate & Anna McGarrigle (Wainwright mom and aunt)
The whole album is great, but that song is a must have.
Erika says:
“All I want for Christmas is you”
Morgan says:
O Holy Night!
KL says:
All I Want for Christmas is you of course!
Jessie says:
“Baby It's Cold Outside” sung by Liza Minnelli and Alan Cumming
laurel says:
grandma got run over by a reindeer … okay, seriously,it's “o' holy night” or god rest ye merry gentlemen…
JS says:
Oh Holy Night, by far.
Kristen says:
Carol of the Bells!! 🙂
Sara says:
Martina McBride- O Holy Night!
Laura C. says:
Indiana Christmas sung by Straight No Chaser.
Trish says:
Santa Baby!
Nancy says:
Jingle Bell Rock! It has been my favorite since I was a kid!
Carolyn says:
Sleigh Ride, by Leroy Anderson [either the instrumental or Ella Fitzgerald version will do!].
Stephanie says:
As much as I tell everyone it annoys me, I can't help but sing Santa Baby every time it comes on.
Brittany says:
The 12 Days of Christmas sung by the Muppets!!
Gina says:
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Judy Garland, is the BEST.
No Drama Mama says:
Winter Wonderland, because I always hoped my life would turn out like that. Hah.
clara says:
hark the herald angels sing
MidwestChic says:
Anything on the new Michael Buble Christmas album is amazing!!!
But my Catholic roots lead me to pick Ave Maria. Beautiful!
Wendy T says:
The First Noel
Chris says:
Christmas Eve in Washington!
Chelsea says:
Appropriately, I like the Carole of the Bell(e)s.
Thanks Belle!
Parul Monga says:
“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” especially as sung by Michael Bublé!
Kate says:
Eartha Kitt's I'm gettin' nothin' for Christmas…. just a little bit bad, and that makes it all so good!
Connie says:
Andy Williams version of “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire)”
Jessica says:
Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
Courtney B says:
Suzy Snowflake. Okay, it was my favorite Christmas song when I was 5 or 6 but still a classic : )
Sarah Elizabeth says:
All I Want for Christmas is You or Christmas (Baby Come Home) by Michael Buble. I also LOVE Thistlehair the Christmas Bear by Alabama & Take a Walk (Through Bethlehem) by Trisha Yearwood.
Cait says:
Hmm. “O Holy Night” as long as it isn't sung by Mariah.
Brigid says:
Silver Bells!
Venu says:
Walking in a Winter Wonderland! 🙂
Elizabeth says:
So many!
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “O Holy Night” have to be two of my loves.
Andrea says:
Let It Snow! “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful”
Janet says:
The Hallelujah Chorus, esp the one sung by The Roches. And when hearing it in person, I never have to be reminded to stand up–it just happens automatically!
EBT says:
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Ada says:
All I want for Christmas is You
Theresa says:
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” sung by Carrie Underwood. It's just such a beautiful rendition of a really special holiday song 🙂
Belle says:
THANK YOU FOR ENTERING. THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.