Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton wanted to do something really special for the holidays. So they rented a small cabin in the woods and invited some of their closest friends for what promised to be the party of the century. Airs Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. 

Playlist:

1. Polyphonic Spree – “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”
2. Julian Koster – “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm”
3. Sufjan Stevens – “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
4. Dan Deacon – “Electronica Hanukkah”
5. Sam Phillips – “It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas”
6. Kishi Bashi – “It’s Christmas, But It’s Not White Here In Our Town”
7. Sharon Van Etten and Rufus Wainwright – “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
8. Telekinesis – “Father Christmas”
9. Clarence Carter – “Backdoor Santa”
10. Darlene Love – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”