Looking forward through the holidays and to the New Year we leave it to Neil Gaiman who says things better than just about all other humans.
“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art—write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.”
Click here to access our SHINE Spotify playlist with a holiday twist!
Courtney’s Picks:
The dastardly duo of deadlines and life have completely eclipsed the holidays, but there’s an underlying current of something out there. Maybe it’s Omicron. Maybe its hope. Whatever it is, I hope your holidays this year look more the way you want them to. I hope you have something to look forward to. I hope you feel love and I hope your year ends and begins with joy.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas*, Lou Rawls
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Darlene Love
All I Want for Christmas Is You, Kelly Clarkson
Hang Your Lights (edit), Jamie Cullum
Sam’s Picks:
This year I decided to provide a few of my favorite songs with a contemporary twist. I hope they bring you holiday joy!
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas*, Brett Young
Please Come Home for Christmas, Elle King
Little Saint Nick, Surfaces
Give Love on Christmas Day, John Legend
Kelsey’s Picks:
Have I been listening to Christmas music since November 1st? Is it the only thing getting me through the chaos of December? Whether the answer is yes or no to the questions above, I hope you enjoy a couple classics and a few new tunes! Megan Thee Stallion AND Christmas? There’s nothing better!
It Was A… (Masked Christmas), Jimmy Fallon, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion
Santa Tell Me, Ariana Grande
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Michael Buble
Run Rudolph Run, Chuck Berry
Rochelle’s Picks:
My favorite time of the year is Christmastime and a big part of that is the music! The music is the soundtrack to our lives and there are many Christmas songs that bring back cherished memories. There are also many newer songs that I love and hope to create new memories with. Enjoy!
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause, Jackson 5
Someday At Christmas, Andra Day & Stevie Wonder
This Christmas, Donny Hathaway
Fall in Love at Christmas, Mariah Carey, Khalid & Kirk Franklin
*Yes, they’re the same song, but also not at all!