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This playlist moves from playful Christmas bustle and Nolan’s showy confidence to Taran’s careful composure, growing attraction, and the warmth of a holiday romance. Instrumental jazz, piano, and seasonal pieces evoke Kringletown’s festive atmosphere, while the vocal selections bring in fake-fiancé mischief, family gatherings, and the risk of falling for someone unexpected.
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20 songs
1
Skating - Remastered 2012
Vince Guaraldi Trio · A Charlie Brown Christmas [2012 Remastered & Expanded Edition]
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2
Christmas Is Coming - Remastered 2012
Vince Guaraldi Trio · A Charlie Brown Christmas [2012 Remastered & Expanded Edition]
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3
Thanksgiving
George Winston · December
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4
May Be
Yiruma · First Love (The Original & the Very First Recording)
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5
Sleepwalk
Santo & Johnny · Santo & Johnny
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Carol of the Bells
Mannheim Steamroller · Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Symphony II
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7
Peace Piece
Bill Evans · Everybody Digs Bill Evans
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Waltz For Debby
Bill Evans · New Jazz Conceptions
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9
Maiden Voyage
Herbie Hancock · Dedication
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10
Greensleeves
Mannheim Steamroller · Christmas Symphony
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11
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Darlene Love · Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)
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12
Christmas Wrapping
The Waitresses · I Could Rule The World If I Could Only Get The Parts (Expanded Edition)
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13
Winter Song
Sara Bareilles · The Hotel Café presents... Winter Songs
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14
Baby It's Cold Outside
Ella Fitzgerald · Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas (Deluxe Edition)
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15
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Dean Martin · A Winter Romance
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16
Love On Top
Beyoncé · 4
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17
You Make My Dreams (Come True)
Daryl Hall & John Oates · Voices
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18
Call Me Maybe
Carly Rae Jepsen · Kiss
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19
I Like Me Better
Lauv · I met you when I was 18. (the playlist)
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Kiss Me
Sixpence None The Richer · Sixpence None The Richer
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