The Ralph Lauren Christmas phenomenon is coming for your holiday musicplaylist.
Unless you’ve been decking the halls under a rock, you’ve likely heard of the phenomenon known as Ralph Lauren Christmas. The popular holiday decor trend blends a traditional, upscale vibe with the cozy winter textures and rich colors that legendary designer Ralph Lauren is best known for. There’s a touch of nostalgia, but it’s not overdone. From TikTok to Instagram, the design aesthetic with a vintage flair is taking over, and it’s officially coming for your Spotify playlist.
Spotify tracked the top songs added to Ralph Lauren Christmas playlists that include a mix of holiday classics perfect for any occasion. Here’s a look at the tunes that made the cut so you can jingle and mingle with the best of ’em.
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Top hits include:
- “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)” by Nat King Cole
- “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
- “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter& His Orchestra, Ken Darby Singers
- “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
- “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” by Frank Sinatra with the B. Swanson Quartet
- “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” by Mitchell Ayres& His Orchestra, Perry Como, The Fontane Sisters
- “A Holly Jolly Christmas” by Burl Ives
- “Jingle Bells” by Frank Sinatra
- “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays – 1959 Version” by Perry Como
- “Silver Bells” by Dean Martin
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Where did the Ralph Lauren Christmas Phenomenon Start?
While Ralph Lauren heralded the look that bears his name into existence, many are wondering who ushered the trend into the lexicon this holiday season. PEOPLE pointed out that content creator and former Ralph Lauren digital commerce analyst Taryn McCleary began posting videos sharing the aesthetic over a year ago.
“Toward the end of 2024, I started creating Ralph Lauren Christmas Reels that unexpectedly went viral and really resonated online,” McCleary told PEOPLE. “So what really began as me sharing my genuine love for just classic nostalgic style turned into a bigger conversation around the aesthetic.”
However, McCleary is quick to point out that she didn’t invent the classic look. Instead, she merely used the inspiration she knew to take it a step further.
“We have Ralph Lauren to thank for that,” she said.
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