This one is a classic here in Ireland. Because I grew up abroad I didn't hear it until Christmas 2011. Most of my Irish friends are sick of it, but I absolutely love it! Fairytale of New York - The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl It's refreshing, because it's actually quite a sad song. It revolves around an argument between two former lovers about their lost dreams and misspent youth.
I make a point of listening to this several times every year at about this time. Mostly when I am drunk. Absolutely love it. I also make it a point to watch Wayne Wang's movie Smoke which turns into a Xmas movie when the final credits start to roll. With Tom Wait's You're Innocent When You Dream, which is now a Xmas song for me. I can't believe no one has posted Christmas in Hollis yet.*
Smoke is such a great movie - it's one of those that I stumbled upon on Netflix and both me and my boyfriend absolutely loved it. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something to watch.