Driving home for Christmas this year? Perhaps our list, the ultimate Christmas car playlist, can help you remain upbeat during traffic jams and wintery weather conditions. After all, there’s nothing quite like a good old singalong in the car!
Fairytale Of New York – The Pogues
Regularly voted the greatest Christmas song of all time, this instantly recognisable hit by The Pogues is romantic, upbeat and filled with Irish Christmas cheer. What more could you want?
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
This classic seems to take everyone back to a Christmas memory, even if it is watching Home Alone for the 8th time this year.
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Let us guess…Each year you state how cheesy this Mariah Carey Christmas song is, and yet every year you give in and sing along? And we don’t just mean humming along, we mean really going all out. Yep, us too!
Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry
First released in 1958 this is an oldie, but also a goodie. You can certainly count on Run Rudolph Run to liven up your car journey.
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bublé
Is any modern-day Christmas song list complete without Michael Bublé? This classic Christmas cover is the perfect way to get into a festive mood.
Wonderful Christmastime – Paul McCartney
Feeling stressed at the prospect of your journey? Don’t worry, Paul McCartney is here to remind you it’s a wonderful time of year.
Merry Christmas Everybody – Slade
Is this the ultimate Christmas song? Popular with children and the last ones standing at the work Christmas party alike. We dare you not to join in with the obligatory “IT’S CHRISTMAAAAAS” at the end!
Driving Home For Christmas – Chris Rea
Is a drive home for Christmas really complete without the backing of Chris Rea? If you’re facing traffic chaos, this positive driving song is sure to help lift your festive spirits.