It’s December 1st. The countdown to Christmas has begun! To celebrate, I have gathered 25 of the best Christmas songs and carols (as chosen by me!). Christmas music divides opinion; some people hate it. I flippin’ love it. I hope that these songs help bring a little festive cheer. Enjoy…

1. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – Bing Crosby

2. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams

3. All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey

4. The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole

5. Lonely this Christmas – Mud

6. I saw Mummy Kissing Santa Clause – The Ronettes

7. Do They Know it’s Christmas – Band Aid

8. Jingle Bells – Frank Sinatra

9. Step into Christmas – Elton John

10. White Christmas – Bing Crosby

11. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

12. Santa Clause is Coming to Town – Jackson 5

13. Happy Christmas (War is Over) – John Lennon

14. Wonderful Christmas Time – Paul McCartney

15. Stay Another Day – East 17

16. Last Christmas – Wham

17. Let it Snow – Dean Martin

18. Merry Xmas Everybody – Slade

19. Christmas is All Around – Billy Mack

20. Stop The Cavalry – Jona Lewie

21. Fairytale Of New York – The Pogues

22. Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley

23. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Michael Bublé

24. Silent Night – Hayley Westenra

25. Hark the Herald Angels Sing – Kings College Choir

One one for luck…

26. I wish it Could be Christmas Everyday – Wizzard