The season wouldn’t be complete without one of life’s greatest debates: what’s the best kind of music to get you in the holiday spirit? For some, the finest Santa-infused tunes can ignite nostalgia, tenderness, or holiness. For others, the supreme soundtrack to this time of year needs only the simplicity of the piano to feel all the winter romance vibes. Whatever rings true for you, holiday music excavates potent emotions that surface the moment one of the 2,000-plus Christmas playlists on Spotify spews through the speakers.
