It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and on Spotify, holiday playlist creation by listeners has spiked over 1,400% since the start of November.* 

• And in South Africa, specifically, this year’s top tracks are:
  1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey (1994) 
  2. “Last Christmas” by Wham! (1984) 
  3. “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande (2014) 
  4. “Snowman” by Sia (2017) 
  5. “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee (1958)
• Instant Classics: When it comes to newer holiday hits (released in the past five years), these songs are leading streams globally: 

1. “Merry Christmas” by Ed Sheeran and Elton John
2. “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me” by Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson
3. “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift
4. “Like It’s Christmas” by The Jonas Brothers
5. “Winter Wonderland – Spotify Singles” by Laufey

To keep the merriment flowing, check out some of Spotify‘s festive playlists like Christmas Hits, Christmas Classics, Country Christmas, New Music Holiday and snow globe.