Christmas classics that provide a ‘positive boost’

Following our look at festive tracks that are the most distracting ATV Today Entertainment now turns its attention to the songs that give us all a boost.

Most of the best festive tunes to boost productivity are jazzy Christmas classics from the ‘40s to ‘60s. Sam Smith’s and Brett Eldredge’s covers are the only modern songs on the list. The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York,” one of the most-streamed Christmas songs, is high on the productive list, with 78 BPM.

The new study by CSGOLuck sourced the 200 biggest Christmas songs on Spotify and analyzed their beats per minute to determine which will help put you in the sweet spot or drain your focus.

Here are the ten most danceable Christmas hits. A combination of beat strength, tempo stability, and overall tempo determines danceability, returning an overall percentage score.

10 Best Christmas Songs for Productivity

1. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee (67 BPM)

2. Silver Bells – Bing Crosby (70 BPM)
3. A Holly Jolly Christmas – Brett Eldredge (72 BPM)
4. O Christmas Tree – Tony Bennett (74 BPM)
5. Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season – Andy Williams (74 BPM)
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Sam Smith (75 BPM)
7. Frosty The Snowman – Ella Fitzgerald (77 BPM)
8. Fairytale of New York (Feat. Kirsty MacColl) – The Pogues (78 BPM)
9. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole (79 BPM)

10. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) – Elvis Presley (79 BPM)