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Classics Dominate 2025 Holiday Playlists as Brenda Lee Marks 65 Years of Rockin'

Streaming algorithms plus seasonal playlists keep decades‑old standards central to holiday listening.

Overview

  • New roundups and AI‑driven lists elevate a familiar core of titles, led by Mariah Carey’s 1994 anthem, Wham!’s 1984 hit and Bing Crosby’s foundational “White Christmas.”
  • Publimetro highlights Brenda Lee celebrating the 65th anniversary of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” noting its 2023 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 and ongoing TikTok and Instagram traction.
  • Coverage credits platform curation, recommendations, films and social media with reintroducing older recordings each December rather than replacing them.
  • Spanish‑language staples remain prominent in Hispanic markets, including José Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad,” “Mi burrito sabanero” and tracks from Luis Miguel’s Navidad album.
  • Guides for Christmas Eve gatherings emphasize traditional carols such as “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells” and regional villancicos, paired with modern hits to set the night’s mood.