Best Christmas songs: 8 alternative Christmas anthems to play, from Britney Spears to Joni Mitchell

Fed up of the run of the mill Christmas songs and looking for something a bit different – we have you covered!

Songs don’t need to actually say the word Christmas to make you feel in the festive spirit. If you are looking for something a little different this year, but still something to give you all the feels, we have you covered. Here are eight of our favourite alternative Christmas songs.

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