The 10 Great Christmas Albums on Spotify Right Now

Celebrate the day by streaming these classic holiday collections.

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Christmas is all about good people, good food, and good music. Hopefully you were able to take care of the former; we can assist you with the latter. If you weren't able to put together a Christmas playlist, you can hop on Spotify and play a good number of great holiday albums. To further help you out, we whittled down our list down to our favorite 10 albums that are currently available on the streaming music service. Merry Christmas. 

Vince Guaraldi Trio, A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Released: 1965

The group that scored 16 Peanuts TV specials was in rare form when it produced the music for A Charlie Brown Christmas. Mixing Charlie Brown theme songs with jazz renditions of Christmas classics, this album will have you feeling like a kid again.

Various Artists, A Very Special Christmas

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Released: 1987

There's only one Christmas album that features Run-DMC, Whitney Houston, Stevie Nicks, Bon Jovi, U2, and Madonna-this one. Put together by Jimmy Iovine to benefit the Special Olympics, this album nearly every A lister from the '80s, save for Michael Jackson and Prince, singing their favorite Christmas songs.

Nat "King" Cole, The Magic of Christmas

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Released: 1960

After the melee of gift-opening has died down and you're waiting to sit down to your Christmas meal, throw on the smooth stylings of the King himself, Mr. Nat Cole. This is the man who made "The Christmas Song" the Christmas song. This should be in your rotation every year.

Various Artists, A Motown Christmas

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Released: 1973

Jackson 5, Steve Wonder, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, and Smokey Robinson are all present for this classic Christmas compilation. Featuring the biggest stars to ever come out of the Detroit label, you'll find all your favorites injected with just the right amount of soul.

The Beach Boys, The Beach Boys Christmas Album

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Released: 1984

If you're dreaming of a sunny Christmas, then this is the album for you. Full of infectious melodies that make you want to ride around with the top down instead of gathering near a fireplace, it's worth it if only for "Little Saint Nick."

Jim Jones, A Dipset Christmas

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Released: 2007

Never mind the fact that half of these songs have nothing to do with Christmas. Back in '06, when "We Fly High" was being played at Giants games and Jim Jones was running NY, it didn't matter. The Dipset Capo capitalized on his run with this holiday-themed album that, not for nothing, did feature some pretty good Christmas tracks. "Ballin' On Xmas," anyone?

Boyz II Men, Christmas Interpretations

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Released: 1993

Christmas Interpretations is the perfect name for the album Michael, Nathan, Shawn, and Wayne dropped in '93. While at the height of their success, the Philly quartet blended their velvety R&B stylings with time-tested Christmas classics.

Bing Crosby, Merry Christmas

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Released: 1945

You may not think to listen to Bing Crosby on Christmas, but we're sure your parents, or grandparents, will want to. After all, his rendition of "White Christmas" still stands as the best-selling single of all time with over 50 million copies sold worldwide. His is the voice you most likely hear when you think of Christmas songs.

Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas

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Released: 1994

Back when Mariah was the hottest chick in the game, she dropped this best-selling collection of re-imagined Christmas tunes and cemented her position as the top act in pop music. All your Christmas favorites are here, as well as some new classics like "Miss You Most" that hit you just as hard as her other chart-topping hits.

The Temptations, The Best of Temptations Christmas

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Released: 2001

Sure, it's not the "original five," but very few groups can belt out holiday tunes like the Temptations. Hear all your Christmas favorites beautifully harmonized, or soulfully deconstructed like with the group's take on "This Christmas."

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