Snow is falling and mince pies are flying off the shelves across the globe, which can mean only one this: it's Christmas.
Always an interesting time of year in the charts, 2010 is no different with a host of acts, including Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Coldplay and The Killers, all launching bids for that coveted Christmas number one spot.
But despite their new efforts, it's always the classics that make it onto people's stereos, so Gigwise has done a round-up of the essential Christmas hits.
From David Bowie to Sir Paul McCartney and Bing Crosby to Mariah Carey, this is your definitive festive hit countdown. Can you think of any more? Post your suggestions in the comment form below.
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