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Very Best Online Christmas Music at Live365.com

Very Best Online Christmas Music at Live365.com

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You're busy this time of the year and probably don't have time to start "auditioning" online radio stations for your Christmas party, office get-together, or even Christmas morning around the tree. Luckily, I had nothing to do in early September and took time then to compile my best picks. I figured if it sounded good then, it would sound even better during the holidays. I've tried to find stations that represent the majority of musical tastes. Scroll down the page for all the links.

Traditional: Christmas Radio U.S. - Round the clock Christmas music. You'll hear tracks like "Christ is Born" by the Carpenters, "It Feels Like Christmas" from The Muppet Christmas Carol, and "Joy to the World" by Pat Boone. The station creator says, "...for over 40 years I have loved to listen to Christmas music so I decided to share my love with you here."

Traditional/Contemporary: Very Vintage Christmas - This full-time station features cuts like "Christmas Wrapping" by the Waitresses, "Silver Bells" by Al Hirt, "Jingling Brass" from Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass, and "All Alone on Christmas" by Darlene Love. According to the station creator, "Christmas should be everyday!"

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Contemporary Christian: Christmas Music247.com - If you want to fill the background with contemporary music with more religious flavor, this station will do it with inspirational, Christian, and Contemporary Gospel-based holiday music. Typical artists include "33 Miles" by 33 Miles, "That's Where I Live" by Out of the Grey, and "Hold Me Close" by Kim Hill.

Country: Christmas in the Country - Down home and keeping it real, this station offers music like "Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift, "Dear Santa" by Tim McGraw, "The Christmas Song" from Reba McEntire, and "Two Step Round' the Christmas Tree" by Suzy Bogguss.

Traditional/Contemporary: Classic Christmas - This station combines oldies with classic hits. For instance: "A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives, "Please Come Home for Christmas" by Eagles, "Happy XMAS (War is Over) from John Lennon, "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow" from Dean Martin, and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by the Jackson 5.

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