It’s all about down-home pleasures this year at the Plymouth Playhouse, as it presents a show dedicated to country life and especially old-time country music. “Christmas on the ...

It’s that time of year again ... even magical about Christmas. As we prepare for today’s upcoming family gatherings, what songs are a “must hear” on your holiday playlist?

Here are 10 Christmas songs — old and new — to freshen up your rotation this season. Richie Assaly is a culture reporter for the Star, with an interest in music, pop culture and food reporting.