Love Christmas Music? Try These Popular Spotify Holiday Playlists

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If you haven't started immersing yourself in Christmas music to pull through the end of 2020, it's time to roll out the decorations, peppermint candles and Mariah Carey. With just a few weeks until Christmas, there's no better time to dive into Spotify's favorite Christmas playlists.

Some of us have been dabbling in the jolly genre for months…but we won't get into that. It's December. There's no more debate on if it's "too early" for holiday tunes—just the realization that now, you're late!

Maybe you've been listening to your favorite Christmas singles—"My Only Wish (This Year)" by Britney Spears, anyone?—and just can't find the right collection. With the depth of Spotify playlists, and the platform's rightful decision to publicize its in-house collections over individual users, finding a charismatic playlist to fit your mood isn't always easy. So, we've rounded up some of the best, most-popular Christmas playlists you can stream on Spotify right now.

Yes, there are plenty of Spotify Christmas collections with large followings we could list, but those are easy to find yourself. We'll add one, and let you do the rest.

Mariah Carey
Santa Claus and Mariah Carey perform during a pretape performance for NBC's Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on November 27, 2012, in New York City. James Devaney/WireImage/Getty

Christmas Pop

One of Spotify's best Christmas playlists has over a million subscribers, with good reason. The collection starts with the iconic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Carey and keeps the momentum up long enough for you to decorate your tree, dance around your living room and truly raise your spirits.

A Christmas Mix

One of the most-followed holiday playlists on Spotify was created this year with a wide variety of tunes. If you've dreamed of it, it's probably listed in this almost nine-hour collection.

2020 Hits

Another Christmas collection advertises a mix of modern-day holiday music. Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Dan + Shay and more make a cheerful collection of songs that were likely released during your lifetime.

Frank Sinatra

If you're looking for that classic, cozy sound, Frank Sinatra's official Spotify account has put together a widely respected playlist featuring his Christmas tunes. You may want to dance a little, but Sinatra will also likely ease you into your holiday feelings, nostalgia and all things good.

All of the Classics

There's no better way to bring the family together than by congregating (digitally works, too) over music that spans generations. Your grandparents know it. Your parents love it. And your own children will learn the words, too. The Christmas classics never die, and this playlist brings them all together.

Lo-Fi

This ultra-chill playlist is paving a way in the growing genre. This beat-driven Christmas playlist may not have the most followers, but it's proven to have dedicated listeners who love the relaxing genre. Stripped-down Christmas classics sit alongside new creations in this collection that's the perfect background to your workday.

Acoustic

Another kind of stripped-down playlist is ready to bring you into the comforting sounds of home, no matter where you are this Christmas. This acoustic set will make you want to brew a cup of tea and read your favorite book over again for the feelings of ultimate coziness.

About the writer

Kelly started a career in journalism after completing her education at The New School in New York City. She currently lives in Chicago. In her free time, Kelly can be found writing (duh), exploring her city, and frequenting a handful of coffee shops. She's an avid reader, music listener, and dog lover. Kelly's writing talents have landed her in a variety of positions, including her current job as a Culture Writer at Newsweek, as well as formerly interning at Rolling Stone Magazine and writing about music at Atwood Magazine. She also runs the blog Just Cut The Bullshit which is known for its mental health advocacy. 


Kelly started a career in journalism after completing her education at The New School in New York City. She currently ... Read more