Non-Festive Festive Playlist

Before I start this post, I would like to let you know that I, Aycan, have written this post, and all thoughts are my own. I shall now begin.

Christmas music drives me crazy!

It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just excessive. I love everything about Christmas. I love how over the top it gets every single year. I even started my blogmas in September, but Christmas songs is just a huge no for me. Am I the only one who is bored of hearing 'Jingle Bells' during every single advert, and every time you walk into a shop? I’m sure it's some sort of clever marketing technique to put us in the Christmas spirit, but it makes me want to run a mile.

I sound like a Scrooge right now don't I? Don't get me wrong, I love singing along to 'Last Christmas' at the top of my lungs while dancing around with tinsel as much as the next person, but sometimes, I need it a little mellow. Christmas is stressful. Very stressful. Sometimes I want to relax a little and listen to something new. That is why I have put together this not so festive, festive playlist. A way you can get in the festive spirit, without your typical festive songs. These songs are perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere (as relaxing as you can get) during a shopping trip, getting cosy under the duvet reading your favourite blog posts, or wrapping up your presents. Just to prove I'm not a total Scrooge, I have included a few Christmas songs, some of which are covers, and some which aren't your typical Christmas songs, so they don't really count. Enjoy!

1. "I See Fire" - Ed Sheeran
2. "Wrapped In Red" - Kelly Clarkson
3. "Winter Passing" - The Academy Is...
4. "Firework" - Katy Perry
5. "All I Can Give You" - Jason Lancaster
6. "Breathe Me" - Aiden Grimshaw
7. "Warm Foothills" - alt-J
8. "Mistletoe Is For Quitters" - Forever The Sickest Kids
9. "Peppermint Winter" - Owl City
10. "Is There Somewhere" - Halsey
11. "Little Things" - One Direction
12. "This Christmas" - The Summer Set
13. "Big White Bed" - AJR
14. "Tee Shirt" - Birdy
15. "Valley Winter Song" - Fountains Of Wayne
16. "Sweet Creature" - Harry Styles
17. "Dreaming Alone" - Against The Current
18. "Winter's Weather" - AS IT IS
19. "Though The Night" - Anabor
20. "Explosions" - Ellie Goulding
21. "The Wind Blows" - The All-American Rejects
22. "Somewhere Only We Know" - Lily Allen
23. "Wishlist" - The Ready Set
24. "The Lights And Buzz" - Jack's Mannequin
25. "Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass" - All Time Low
26. "Ghost In The World" - Birdy
27. "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" - Death Cab For Cuties
28. "The Great Escape" - Amasic
29. "Goodnight Moon" - Go Radio
30. "Mistletoe" - Justin Bieber
31. "Philadelphia" - Parachute
32. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" - Amasic
33. "Safe Inside" - James Arthur
34. "Don't Shy From The Light" - Neulore
35. "Home" - Gabrielle Aplin
36. "Slow Hands" - Niall Horan
37. "December" - Neck Deep
38. "The Power Of Love" - Gabrielle Aplin
39. "Christmas, Baby Please Come Home" - Anberlin
40. "One Call Away" - Charlie Puth
41. "Ho Ho Hopefully" - The Maine
42. "Stars" - Alessia Cara
43. "The Ballad Of Me and My Brain" - The 1975
44. "Biblical" - Buffy Clyro
45. "Home" - Aron Wright
46. "Never Be Alone" - Shawn Mendes
47. "Let Her Go" - Passenger
48. "Long Way Home" - 5 Seconds Of Summer
49. "Coldest Winter" - Kanye West
50. "Hey There Delilah" - Plain White T's

You can follow my playlist, along with all my others on my Spotify. Let me know in the comments below what's your favourite Christmas song, festive or not so festive. I have a fun beauty post coming tomorrow, so check my advent calendar to see what's behind the next door.

LISTENING TO

• Birdy
• Tee Shirt