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Step aside, chestnuts roasting on an open fire – it’s time for a Big Gay Christmas playlist that’s dripping in glitter and wrapped in a rainbow bow. We’re diving into the most fabulous, the most extra, and the undeniably gayest Christmas songs that have ever jingled their way into our festive hearts. From diva duets to campy carols, get ready for a sleigh ride through a wonderland where tinsel is the only acceptable accessory, and Mariah Carey reigns supreme. It’s a gay celebration of holiday tunes that would make even the most stoic sugar plum fairy twirl with joy. Let the gayest Christmas playlist commence! 🌈🎄✨ #SlayBellsRing #QueerHolidayHarmony
Mariah and Ariana with Jennifer Hudson: Oh Santa
Why this track is topping the list: Because let’s face it, every gay couldn’t stop raving about Mariah and Ari’s epic whistle harmony. It’s the diva duet we didn’t know we needed, and now we can’t get enough! 🌟🎤 #WhistleGoals #MariahAndAriMagic
Lady Gaga: Christmas Tree
Why this bop made the cut: Serving major The Fame vibes (hello, 2008 throwback!), this track is the ultimate cheeky delight. With lines like “Ho ho ho, under the mistletoe / Yes, everybody knows / We will take off our clothes” and “My Christmas tree is delicious,” it’s a festive feast of sass straight from the pop queen herself. 🎄🎶 #GagaVibes #CheekyChristmasJams
Ariana Grande: Santa Tell Me
Why this anthem earns its spot: Because, let’s be real, every fabulous soul can vibe with the “Santa, tell me if you’re really there / Don’t make me fall in love again if he won’t be here next year” chorus. It’s the queer holiday mood we’ve all felt at least once! 🎅❤️🌈 #SantaSpillTheTea #RelatableJams
WHAM!: Last Christmas
Why this classic earns its spot: Because, let’s be real, this timeless masterpiece sounds just as hauntingly beautiful today as it did over three decades ago. Plus, it’s the Christmas anthem that sparked a gazillion covers. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, darling. 🎄🎶 #TimelessTunes #CoverWorthyClassic
Kelly Clarkson: Underneath The Tree
Why this track secures its spot: Because Kelly is sneakily making a play for Mariah’s Queen of Christmas throne. The vocals are fierce, the holiday vibes are strong, and somewhere in the festive universe, there’s a diva duel for the crown. 👑🎄 #KellyVsMariah
Amy Winehouse: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Why this song is on this list: Because every Amy song we have is a treasure.
Katy Perry: Cosy Little Christmas
Why this track sleighs on our list: Because Katy Claus gifted us a quirky and up-tempo holiday anthem — complete with a campy music video to jingle all the way. It’s festive, it’s fab, and it’s Katy in her holiday prime! 🎄🎁 #KatyClausMagic #CampyChristmasVibes
Sia: Santa’s Coming For US
Why this bop is on the list: Because it’s not just a dancy delight; it’s the ultimate test of gay lyrical prowess. Watch the fabulous spectacle as fellow queers try to keep up with the lyrics and realize they’re in for a jolly challenge. It’s the perfect blend of dancefloor magic and lyrical hilarity! 💃🎤 #DanceAndLyricStruggles #GayKaraokeRealness
Jake Hook: Hey Santa! Bring My Baby Back.
One of our own… I mean he’s singing about being a good boy…. purlease. We know the score honey.
Eartha Kitt: Santa Baby
Why this classic graces our list: Because, darlings, nearly every pop diva has taken a swing at this tune, but not a single one has twirled close to the enchanted original by Eartha Kitt. Her rendition is a bewitching spell that no cover can quite replicate. 🌟🎤 #EarthaMagic #OriginalDivaDelight
Cher and Rosie O’Donald: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Why this anthem made the cut: Because it’s basically “Believe” dressed up in a fabulously glittery Christmas ensemble! Cher, but make it festive. 🌟🎄 #BelieveInChristmasMagic #GlitteryTunes
Britney: My Only Wish This Year
Why this tune reigns supreme on the list: Because in that extra fabulous corner of gay heaven, this song is on a festive loop during the holiday season. It’s the heavenly anthem that keeps the gay joy flowing in style. 🌈🎄 #GayHeavenPlaylist #FestiveFabulosity
Need more? Check out our 36 gayest ever Christmas playlist. It is something else
With Christmas looking a lot different to normal years in 2020, we thought we’d put together a fun True or False game that you can play over Zoom for a virtual Christmas day get-together.
1) False it aired on Channel 4 in 1999.
2) True, up until 2004 the only gay porn allowed to be produced in the UK was softcore porn
3) False it was actually decriminalised in the UK two years before the Stonewall Riots in the US.
4) True. The first was Brian Dowling, followed by Nadia Almada, then Luke Anderson, the final series was won by Cameron Cole
5) c
6) a) 60% of people said it was “unacceptable”
7) False, there are 8. Hot Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Royal Blue, Purple
8) False it was 1991 when the Red Ribbon made its debut
9) False it was under Tony Blair’s Labour which ended Section 28.
10) False he will actually be 69 in January 2021
11) False Despite it’s popularity, Last Christmas has never been a UK number 1
12) True – she sings it 21 times!
13) True it opened in 1997
14) False it was actually his brother, Prince William
15) False it’s actually the 
16) It was launched in 2009
17) True. According to stats released in 2015, the average erect penis is 5.5 inches in the UK – apparently in the US, it’s 5.2 inches!
18) False at last count there were over 152 prides in the UK
19) B 246 episodes over 11 seasons
20) True although it was part of an ensemble. Sam sung on Do They Know It’s Christmas Band Aid 30.