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UX Designer
Track: Alan Parsons in a Winter Wonderland - Grandaddy
“I love how this song is both a goofy holiday song parody, a knod of appreciation to one of the most famous musical engineers. It's a bit esoteric which I love, but it's also not too winky or annoying. Most importantly, though, if you're not paying attention to the lyrics it's still got a great holiday vibe. I can never get enough ambient synthesizer.”
Developer
Track: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - DMX
Executive Director of UX & Creative
Track: Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
“[My favorite Christmas Song is] actually Dr. Demento's Christmas album song "Grandma got runover by a reindeer" hahahaha but just bc it's so ridiculous and I loved it as a kid.”
Associate Project Manager
Track: There's No Christmas Without You - Kirk Franklin
Annual company-wide conference in Minneapolis
Sr. Developer / Team Lead
Track: Little Drummer Boy - for KING & COUNTRY
“I am a drummer and LOVE how this song incorporates so many different types of percussion instruments. Takes a very famous song and puts a nice spin on it.”
Sr. Project Manager
Track: Underneath the Tree - Kelly Clarkson
“Upbeat, catchy tune - who wouldn't want to dance to this while putting up Xmas decorations!?”
Chief Technology Officer
Track: Ave Maria - Josh Groban
"I just like it."
Sr. Project Manager
Track: Christmas Dinner, Country Style - Bing Crosby
“You can't help but get up and do-si-do to this song!!”
Subs in the sun at our Minneapolis Office
Admin
Track: What a Glorious Night - Sidewalk Prophets
“It is So hard to chose just one song but this song touches my heart with memories of past and celebration of ‘what Christmas is all about."
Enterprise Project Manager
Track: All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
“Perfect background music to sing along to while baking Christmas cookies and goodies!”
Application Architect
Track: O Holy Night - Tommee Profitt (feat. Tauren Wells & SVRCINA)
“This rendition is full of magical harmonies and musical talent - sure to make your heart soar with Christmas spirit.”
Sr. Director of Operations
Track: Mele Kaliikimaka - Bing Crosby
“As a pedal steel apologist, I apologize a lot for this every December around my house.”
Volunteers-In-Parks Program for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Admin
Track: Breath of Heaven - Amy Grant
“A Christmas blessing 30 years ago was hearing the heartbeat of my unborn daughter instead of facing a miscarriage. Every year I still get chills when I hear this song and am grateful for a breath from Heaven!"
Developer
Track: Christmas in Prison - John Prine
“A John Prine Christmas' is a staple in my family’s Christmas music rotation. Something about John Prine's brand of comedy, mixed with his sweetness and sincerity fits the holiday season perfectly. Christmas In Prison captures the loneliness that can happen around the holidays and provides a certain relief to the listener through the story it tells.”
Sr. Project Manager
Track: Mary, Did You Know? - Carrie Underwood
“I actually didn't use to like this song but it hit different after having my own baby boy!”
Digital Workplace Team Director
Track: Christmas Time is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio
“Ahhh the memories!”
Sr. Developer / Team Lead
Track: Carol of the Bells - August Burns Red
Picnic and outdoor games at Boom Island Park
Sr. Developer / Team Lead
Track: The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) - Nat King Cole
"I find myself subconsciously humming/singing this song in the sweltering heat of July, then apologizing to my wife for breaking our admittedly generous holiday music rule - Not allowed until after halloween, unless there's snow on the ground."
Sr. Developer
Track: Run Rudolph Run - Lemmy, Billy F. Gibbons, Dave Grohl
"Run Rudolph Run from the album We Wish You a Metal Xmas earns its place as the best Christmas song through its electrifying energy and dynamic reimagining of the classic Chuck Berry hit. This metal rendition infuses the festive tune with powerful guitar riffs, thunderous drum beats, and a raw intensity that sets it apart from traditional holiday songs."
Project Manager
Track: The Chanukah Song - Adam Sandler
"This song has always made me feel so giddy—it's so silly and just lights up my holiday season. Nearly all familiar music in the Jewish tradition is liturgical so having this funny little song just feels like a special treat."
General Manager
Track: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Tchaikovsky
Sr. Recruiter
Track: This Christmas - Teddy Swims
