Round 5 is Now Open!!!

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The 5th round is underway!  Click below to cast your vote for the best Christmas song in each matchup. If you don't know one of the choices, we encourage you to look it up!

This round will close on Saturday, December 21 at 8pm EST.  Results will be announced shortly after, and the final round will begin.  

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