Christmas Songs Playlist 2016: Ultimate Music Lineup For Your Holiday Party

If you've been in a Starbucks or mall in the past month, you've probably heard Christmas music — or, rather, Muzak — blasting through the speakers. Every artist on the planet has put out at least one cover of a holiday-themed song, and during December they dominate the airwaves and your eardrums.

People have been singing songs at winter celebrations for centuries, but they were primarily written in Latin, according to WhyChristmas.com. By the 1400s, writers were sharing carols in their own languages, and the rest is history.

Whether they're old-timey carols or new-age remixes, there's something for everyone to enjoy in the run-up to Christmas. We've put together a playlist of our favorite classics and covers to play at your next holiday party. Just add eggnog and a Santa hat.

"It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Bing Crosby

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Sam Smith

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by the Jackson 5

"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Ella Fitzgerald

"Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by *NSYNC

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Sleigh Ride" by the Ronettes

"Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber

"Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)" by Bing Crosby

"Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Kenny G

"Step Into Christmas" by Elton John

"Baby It's Cold Outside" by Idina Menzel and Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Wham!

"Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartney

"Silver Bells" by Bing Crosby

"Little Drummer Boy" by Jars Of Clay

"Santa Baby" by Kylie Minogue

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon

"Holly Jolly Christmas" by Michael Buble

"Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys

"All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas Wrapping" by the Waitresses

"At Christmas Time" by Luther Vandross

"Winter Wonderland" by Harry Connick, Jr.