Looking for new songs to add to your holiday playlist? Well, here is some of your favorite faculty and staff members’ go-to music for getting into the cozy, festive mood. This Spotify playlist is a combination of iconic tunes and unfamiliar hidden gems. Whatever you celebrate during these winter months, there is sure to be a treat for your ears! Look below to see the 25 recommendations that will elevate your festive playlist to the next level.
Ms. Barsotti — “Las Caleñas Son Como Las Flores” by The Latin Brother
Ms. Belville — “Christmas Song” by Pheobe Bridgers
Mr. Choi— “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
Mr. Flucker — “This Christmas” by Chris Brown
Mr. Galarsa — “Silent Night” by Michael Bublé
Dr. Greco — “¿Dónde Está Santa Claus?” by Augie Rios
Ms. Haleftiras — “Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/ 24” (Instrumental) by Trans-Siberia Orchestra
Mr. Hoe — “Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber
Mr. Huerta — “Mi Burrito Sabanero” by Los Villancicos
Mr. Kays — “Fairytale of New York” (Feat. Kirsty MacColl) by The Pogues
Ms. Kapp — “Last Christmas” by Wham!
Mr. Kozden — “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)” by U2
Dean Lantz — “Auld Lang Syne” by Colbie Caillat
Ms. Lopez — “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” by Thurl Ravenscroft
Ms. MacPhee — “Dominick the Donkey” by Lou Monte
Ms. Mani — “Eidun Mubarak” by Maher Zain
Dr. Maxon — “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses
My family and I look at the lights and we really like the timed music displays when we pass the houses. I find that I really enjoy drawing inspiration from then for my playlists!
— Dr. Wendy Maxon, Humanities Department Faculty
Mr. Owers — “Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley
Ms. Plumley — “Winter Wonderland” by Johnny Mathis
Mr. Rosenfeld — “Christmas Lights” by Coldplay
Mr. Silva — “Christmas in Hollis” by Run- D.M.C
Dr. Smith — “Christmas Time Is Here- Vocal” by Vince Guaraldi Trio
Dean Tadeo — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
I enjoy [Christmas Music] because it connects to and reminds people of family. The season in general is comforting.
— Yesela Tadeo, Dean of Residential Life
Mr. Vincent– “The Christmas Song” by The Raveonettes
Mr. Wishek– “White Christmas” by The Drifters
