It is getting to be the time of year where people are bundled up and bustling through the streets full of holiday cheer. Christmas lights are up and twinkling, and Menorahs are out and awaiting the candles to fill them. When the radio is turned on, the typical holiday songs such as Jingle Bells or Deck The Halls can be heard. If you are looking for new holiday music, read ahead! Below are five different holiday albums, each catering to a different taste.

1.     White Christmas: Bing Crosby’s Christmas album is best for anyone looking for classic and traditional Christmas music. If you are looking for the songs that you will recognize and will fill you up with timeless holiday cheer, this is the album for you. Featuring the title song, White Christmas, along with many others, this album is perfect for listening to by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate while watching the snowfall.

Must Listen To: White Christmas

2.     A Nitty Gritty Christmas: Looking for a twist on the Christmas classics? Filled with the sounds of harmonicas and mandolins, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Christmas album contains classics such as We Three Kings, but with a fun country twist. This album will make you want to spend the holidays on a snow-covered ranch somewhere in the mountains if you aren’t there already.

Must Listen To: Love Has Brought Him Here

3.     Christmas In The Sand: A mix of original songs and new takes on some of the best conventional Christmas songs, Colbie Caillat (along with many guest artists) creates a fun and upbeat album that will make anyone excited for the holiday season. Title song Christmas In The Sand will transport you to a sunny beach, and make you want to spend Christmas celebrating by making sand angles instead of snow angels.

Must Listen To: Christmas In The Sand

4. The Nutcracker: Perfect for a homework filled afternoon or simply relaxing with classical music in the background, the Nutcracker will fill your ears with tunes that you will surely recognize. Although there are no words, the Nutcracker soundtrack tells a story by itself.

Must Listen To: All of it!

5.     Songs In The Key of Hanukkah: If you grew up believing in the Hanukkah Elf instead of Santa, eating latkes instead of turkey, or simply want a change from Christmas music, Erran Baron Cohen’s album of Hanukkah themed music provides the perfect alternative. Consisting of upbeat and funky twists and even a few rap versions of Hanukkah songs such as Hanukkah oh Hanukkah and Dreidel, this album would spice up any Hanukkah dinner.

Must Listen To: Hanukkah oh Hanukkah