How to listen to Christmas music 24/7 until Dec. 25: Radio, streaming playlists and more

Is there a better way to get in the Christmas spirit than turning on Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" or at the risk of being obvious, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey? Whether you're a fan of the classics or prefer a modern pop twist, there are countless holiday tunes and plenty of ways to listen.

According to a 2023 Cloud Cover Music survey, 28% of respondents said they started listening to Christmas music around Dec. 1, with the most played song being Carey's famous classic. "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was played about 18 hours and 24 minutes throughout the year, according to the survey.

Why people listen to Christmas − outside of the grocery store − tends to be fairly the same across the board. According to a Katz Radio survey, most adults listen to Christmas music as part of a tradition, because it makes them feel nostalgic, to improve their mood and to add enjoyment to the holiday season.

If you're looking to get in the holiday spirit yourself, or relive some holiday memories, here's where to find 24/7 Christmas music for free and through paid streaming services.

SiriusXM features new Jimmy Fallon radio

SiriusXM launched its holiday channels on Nov. 1, including the new "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Radio." The channel features a mix of holiday songs selected by Fallon, stories and fan dedications, according to SiriusXM. Listeners may also hear Fallon's new album, "Holiday Seasoning," which features music from the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, Dolly Parton and others.

The new channel also features "Jimmy Fallon's 12 Days of Christmas," a curation of 12 holiday playlists, including "Yacht Rock Christmas," "Cozy Christmas" and "Jazzy Christmas," to name a few. "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Radio" is available through Dec. 27.

Fallon's channel is one of several SiriusXM listeners can tune into right now. Check out the chart below for more SiriusXM holiday channels.

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SiriusXM is available via the SiriusXM mobile app and website, through eligible vehicles and on smart devices. SiriusXM is a paid streaming service and plans start at $9.99 per month.

Spotify, Apple Music create tailored user holiday playlists

Spotify and Apple Music both offer curated holiday playlists for users, based on listening habits. But of course, the streaming services offer a plethora of pre-made and user-generated playlists for the holidays.

Check out the chart below for Spotify's Happy Holidays playlists, featuring Christmas classics, new pop singles, upbeat, electronic takes and mellow acoustics.

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Access to Spotify's holiday playlists is accessible to Spotify Premium subscribers. Spotify Premium starts at $9.99 per month.

The chart below features playlists a part of Apple Music's Holiday genre, including holiday essentials, kid-friendly collections and heavier rock-and-roll.

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Access to Apple Music's holiday playlists is accessible to Apple Music subscribers. Apple Music subscriptions start at $10.99 per month.

YouTube livestreams

There are several YouTube livestreams that offer 24/7 Christmas music. One of the top livestreamed videos, as of Thursday, was "christmas lofi radio" by Lofi Girl. The video plays non-stop instrumental Christmas music, featuring the notable Lofi Girl character.

The Lofi Girl YouTube channel launched in 2017 and offers several lo-fi music livestreams, many of which feature a Japanese-style animated girl working on homework at her desk. Lo-fi, or low fidelity, is an instrumental genre of music that features musical imperfections.

To find a Christmas music livestream on YouTube, search "Christmas music" on the YouTube website or mobile app and toggle the filter to "Live."

Free online radio stations

There are several other online stations playing Christmas music around the clock for free:

• The Christmas Station

• Evergreen Radio

• iHeart Christmas

• AccuRadio

• Live365

• Pandora

What are the top 10 holiday songs?

According to Billboard, the 10 greatest holiday songs of all time are:

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

2. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee

3. "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms

4. "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" by Nat King Cole

5. "A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

6. "Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano

7. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams

8. "Last Christmas" by Wham!

9. "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow" by Dean Martin

10. "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby, Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra

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