Frank Sinatra

“My favorite song is probably ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’ I like the way it sounds, and it makes me feel calmer and gives me that cozy winter feeling.”

—Lia Arditi, 9

Bobby Helms

“‘Jingle Bell Rock.’ It makes me feel a little nostalgic. My dad used to play it in the car all the time, and I remember it very fondly.”

—Reece Giresi, 10

Mariah Carey

“‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’ … It always starts playing way before the holiday starts. So by the time it gets to December and it’s playing on the radio, I’m really happy about it — the holidays are starting and it makes me excited.”

—Christina Assimes, 11

Dean Martin

“‘A Marshmallow World’ is probably my favorite holiday song this year. I just feel warm and happy. It’s a very comfortable feeling. It kind of takes away all my stress and comforts me.”

—Tyler Featherman, 12