Although it's not a holiday focused solely on celebrating romance (respect, Valentine's Day), you can't deny that Christmas is a pretty lovey-dovey time of year. There's a reason it's smack-dab in the middle of engagement season, and that reason is a combination of lots of sparkly mood lighting, cozy feelings of warmth, and too much egg nog.

She knows the potential of belting a good Christmas song?


"Baby It's Cold Outside"



Ick factor: Sorry, but this is basically the "Blurred Lines" of Christmas carols. It's so friggin' catchy, you wish you could pretend the lyrics weren't so problematic. But the "Say, what's in this drink?" bit? Diiiiiisturbing.


"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"

Sample lyric: "I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus underneath his beard so snowy white."

Romance factor: I mean, there's kissing. And sneaking around, which is kind of hot.

Ick factor: When you're a little kid, this song is about your mom cheating on your dad. When you get a little older, it's about your mom and your dad sucking face when they should be focusing on getting your presents under the tree. Either way, EW MOM STOP THAT IS SOOO GROSS.


"Twelve Days of Christmas"


Romance factor: Calling someone "my true love" is so black-and-white movie swoonworthy. And 12 days of appropriately numbered gifts seems like a pretty grand gesture.




"Sleigh Ride"





"Let It Snow"

Sample lyric: "But if you'll really hold me tight, all the way home I'll be warm."

Romance factor: Awwwww. OK, this is basically the non-frat-bro version of "Baby It's Cold Outside." This is how you linger with your baby: no pressure and with no suspicious drinks.

Ick factor: Ick free, unless you're so cold your heart has frozen over.


"Last Christmas"

Sample lyric: "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you gave it away."

Romance factor: Well, at least this year, you've got plans to give your heart to someone special?



"My Only Wish (This Year)"




Mistletoe potential: Toasting yourself with a glass of champagne.

"Please Come Home for Christmas"





"Santa Baby"

Sample lyric: "Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me."

Romance factor: If you think diamonds are a girl's best friend, this song is probably the most romantic thing you've ever heard.

Ick factor: The person singing this would definitely not agree with my rant against "Dating for Free Things."


"All I Want for Christmas Is You"





Any romantic ones I missed? What's your favorite Christmas song generally?