play it: 2011 holiday albums

Hello, everyone! I am sorry for my absence last week/early this week. This past weekend was the first meet for the high school swim team that I coach, so I was super busy with preparations and then catching up on the rest of my to-do list. Now that things have slowed down (slighty), I'm diving right into holiday-related posts. First up - my favorite 2011 Christmas albums!

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1. Christmas, Michael Bublé

Since I love Michael Bublé and his classic, big-band style, it's probably no surprise that his holiday album is my favorite new addition to my Christmas music arsenal. My favorite songs: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Jingle Bells (featuring the Puppini Sisters)," "All I Want For Christmas Is You," "Blue Christmas"

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2. A Very She & Him Christmas, She & Him

I adore everything Zooey Deschanel does, including her indie pop duo She & Him. If you've never heard them before, their holiday album is a great introduction. My favorite songs: "Christmas Day," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "Silver Bells," "Baby, It's Cold Outside"

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3. Under the Mistletoe, Justin Bieber

I am not the biggest Bieber fan, but I must admit I do enjoy his music whenever I hear it playing. That being said, I decided to try out his holiday album. It is pure pop fun, perfect for dancing along to while decorating or baking Christmas cookies. My favorite songs: "Only Thing I Ever Get For Christmas," "Mistletoe," "Drummer Boy," "Someday at Christmas"

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4. The Christmas Album Volume 2, Glee the Music

Regardless of storylines, I always love the Glee soundtrack. I adored their Christmas album last year, and wasn't disappointed with this winter's second installment. Similar to Justin Bieber's album, it puts a new spin on Christmas classics in totally upbeat, fun way. My favorite songs: "Santa Baby," "Christmas Eve with You," "Let It Snow," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

What 2011 Christmas albums/songs are you enjoying this year? Also, you can check out other awesome Christmas albums here.

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Straight No Chaser, Holiday Spirits & Christmas Cheers

Favorite songs: "Carol of the Bells," "Jingle Bell Rock," "12 Days of Christmas (Live)," "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," & "Who Spiked the Eggnog?"

Glee the Music, The Christmas Album

Favorite songs: "O Christmas Tree," "Baby, It's Cold Outside," & "O Holy Night"

Various Artisis, Number 1's: Christmas

Favorite songs: "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby, "Please Come Home For Christmas" by Charles Brown, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee, & "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" by the Chipmunks

Michael Buble, Let It Snow EP

Favorite song: "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow"

Josh Groban, Noel

Favorite songs: "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Silent Night," & "Ave Maria"

Other holiday favorites (not pictured): Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," Kenny G's "Auld Lang Syne (Millennium Mix)," & anything by Trans Siberian Orchestra

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What are some of your favorite holiday albums/songs?