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Because he's the new Regis. And she's the only artist on this list we'd pre-order a holiday album from, no questions asked. But mostly because it' a Ted reunion.

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Because this Willie Nelson classic about holiday consumerism done right might just make you rethink your next holiday shopping experience. And because Ellis—one of the finest pure singers anywhere right now—plays it straight and straight-up gorgeous.

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Because the funky organ. And because the call and response. Duh.

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Because this line: "I'm too old to be so excited." And because they spend the rest of the song proving you're indeed never too old.

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Because it's equal parts "Boogie Wonderland" and "Winter Wonderland." And because of all the classics on this list, none of have been as successfully recycled and placed under the tree with entirely new wrapping paper.

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Because for our money, Kozelek covering this still-underrated Pretenders classic cancels out Coldplay's version.

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Because we'll stand on Bing Crosby's coffee table and say James Brown's Funky Christmas is the greatest holiday album of all time.

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Because Spinal Tap and Derek Albion Smalls on upright bass. And because it benefits the mental health non-profit organization Bring Change 2 Mind.

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Because as YouTube comments go, "I feel like John would probably really like Wayne" is probably in the more insightful 1%. And because, sadly, this is still as timely (and timeless) as ever.

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Because let us not forget Christmas depression is a thing. And even if she's singing about it, Aimee Mann's voice is a panacea.

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