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The holiday season is upon us at Boston College. We have experienced our first snowfall, and University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. made time in his busy schedule to set the campus aflame with Christmas lights. But when you start decorating your rooms with a cup of hot cocoa at your side, the silence will undoubtedly signal that something is missing. That something is of course the joyful sound of Christmas carols past and present. The Heights has compiled a list of the songs essential to getting in the Christmas spirit - as well as a list that would snap the jolly demeanor of Santa himself. So grab a radio and tune into the ultimate Christmas music guide.
The Heights Board also contributed to this report.
The Best
1. "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
Coming from the classic movie of the same name, this undisputed champ has it all: the smooth crooner, the mention of snow, and the feeling of timeless nostalgia. The Irving Berlin song has stood the test of time, has been considered a standard for nearly 50 years, and is bound to last for at least 150 more.
2. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland
A pop-culture tidbit about this bittersweet holiday tune: Originally Garland was supposed to sing the line "Have yourself a merry little Chrismas, it may be your last." The songstress saw the line as too grim, and transformed the quip into the bittersweet sentiment we know today.
3. "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey
From now until Christmas break, exercise your inner creep and look into the windows of residence halls across campus. Undoubtedly, you will encounter girls dancing around in their snowman pajamas, belting out the chorus of this one at the top of their lungs and into their hairbrushes.
4. "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays" by NSYNC
That's right - a boy band made our top five list. Before you judge us though, watch the music video on YouTube. The utter cheesiness of the '90s shines through like the star on top of the tree, and you will completely understand why this was the inception of Mr. Sexyback himself.
5. "Christmas Don't Be Late" by Alvin and the Chipmunks
From boy bands to fictional chipmunks, this is the perfect cap to our best list. The insanity of Dave, the simplicity of wanting a hula hoop for the most commercial holiday of them all - they all come together to put the rodents on Christmas playlists everywhere.
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