Christmas just ain’t Christmas until I hear certain holiday songs. As I’ve gotten older, there are gospel songs that remind me of the true reason for the season, but the following songs take me back to my childhood and are a sure sign Christmas is right around the corner.

Merry Christmas, Baby by Otis Redding

Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas by the O’Jays

Give Love on Christmas Day by New Edition

Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas by Carla Thomas

 

Please Come Home for Christmas by Charles Brown

Someday at Christmas by Stevie Wonder

Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday by William Bell

What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas? by The Emotions

This Christmas by Donny Hathaway

Silent Night by the Temptations

 

What songs scream Christmas for you?