Amtrak San Joaquins Holiday Playlist!

Holiday Playlist!

There's nothing to get you in the holiday spirit like your favorite festive tunes! Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, traveling with Amtrak San Joaquins, or celebrating at home, we've put together a list of old favorites and fresh finds for the perfect backdrop to your holiday season.

Here are our picks to add to your holiday playlist to make the season merry and bright:

New Hits: Freshen up your holiday soundtrack with these new songs

Make you Mine This Season - Tegan and Sara
Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas - Dolly Parton & Michale Bublé
My Favorite Things - Pentatonix
Snow - Leslie Odom Jr.
Take Me Home for Christmas - Dan + Shay
You and I at Christmas Time - The Bird and the Bee

The Classics: Tis' it really the season if you don't hear these at least once?

All I want for Christmas is you - Mariah Carey
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) - Nat King Cole
Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes
(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holiday - Perry Como
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt

Bonus: "Train" Tracks: Sorry, we had to

This Christmas - Train
My Kind of Present - Megan Trainor

Check out the full playlist on our YouTube page!

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