14 Songs From The Early 2000s That Are Now Modern Day Christmas Classics

    The best of the best minus "Christmas Shoes." Sorry.

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    Matt Stopera
    by Matt Stopera

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    Brian Galindo
    by Brian Galindo

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Britney Spears, "My Only Wish (This Year)"

    Sony

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: You would have never guessed it in 2000 when it came out, but this song has proven the true test of time. It's a GD classic and a A+ original Christmas song from the last great era of teen pop. "My Only Wish" is nothing short of iconic. When we're 80-years-old, this will be on shuffle (if we still have shuffle). F*ck Santa, Godney is real!

    2. NSYNC, "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"

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    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: One of the best original Christmas songs of the early 2000s. It's also multi-holiday friendly because it says "Happy Holidays" AND Merry Christmas. How inclusive!

    3. 98 Degrees, "This Gift"

    UMG

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: So underrated! This is legit one of 98 Degrees' best songs (besides "Una Noche" obv).

    4. Destiny's Child, "8 Days of Christmas"

    Sony

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: This song will take you back to better days (aka the early '00s) thanks to oh-so-2000s lyrics like “On the sixth day of Christmas, my baby gave to me a crop jacket with dirty denim jeans.” In fact, this song might actually make you want to put on a pair of Juicy sweats and Uggs.

    5. Jimmy Eat World, "Last Christmas"

    UMG

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: I know, I know, it’s sacrilegious to mess with this Wham! classic. But, Jimmy Eat World’s actually manages to make the song their own by brilliantly putting an upbeat twist on the song that actually works perfectly.

    6. Christina Aguilera, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

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    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: Like her or not, she can sing. Her Christmas album is actually pretty decent and this is a pleasant cover of a Christmas classic.

    7. Toni Braxton, "Snowflakes of Love"

    Sony Music

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: Toni’s velvety voice makes this the perfect song to snuggle up to with your S.O. around the fire, or to kiss to under the mistletoe.

    8. Jessica Simpson, "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (ft. with Nick Lachey)

    Sony

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: Nick and Jessica will get back together someday. This song is proof. This song is hope. This song is a testament to their iconic relationship!

    9. Dido, "Christmas Day"

    Sony Music

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: The song is CLASSIC early ‘00s Dido with a holiday twist. Enough said.

    10. Faith Hill, "Where Are You Christmas?"

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    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: When you hear the piano in the beginning you know you're really in for it. This song is emotional AF. Also, fun fact: This song was originally recorded by Mariah Carey but never released because of legal drama.

    11. NSYNC, "O Holy Night"

    Sony Music

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: NSYNC is at their best when they sing a capella. This underrated Xmas slowjam will make you long for finer days (AKA when Chris Kirkpatrick had a pineapple head and Justin Timberlake had ramen noodle hair).

    12. Billy Mack, "Christmas Is All Around" (from Love Actually)

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    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: Love Actually is not only a classic, but also the PERFECT holiday movie. And this, no matter what Billy Mack said in the film, is actually a great Christmas song.

    13. Kenny Chesney, "All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan"

    BNA

    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: ‘Cause every good Christmas playlist needs a cheesy song or two [see The Chipmunks, "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"], plus, LBH, in the dead of winter nothing sounds better than laying out in the sun somewhere warm.

    14. NewSong, "The Christmas Shoes"

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    Why this needs to be on your Christmas playlist: Sometimes you just need to cry into your wine or eggnog, and until Adele puts out a Christmas song (**cross-fingers**), this can be your go-to cheesy cry-along track to remind you about what the season is really about.

    Actually, on second thought, this song is the worst.

    Merry Christmas!