Listening to some great Christmas music during the holidays is the perfect way to add a little extra vigour to your step. You've come to the right place if you're searching for the greatest Christmas songs for your holiday playlist, as we've compiled 10 of what are undoubtedly the greatest Christmas songs ever.
A lot of things are starting to resemble Christmas! To truly set the mood for all the festive activities ahead, like baking holiday cookies, decorating your tree with lights, and spending time with your loved ones, you need the greatest Christmas songs ever to play in the background. Creating the ideal Christmas music selection is equally as much of a unique custom as making cookies for Santa. But we're here to help if you happen to need a little assistance this year with updating your list. Apart from well-known carols and jingles (such as the Twelve Days of Christmas), there are fun country renditions of popular songs and classics that can add some excitement to any event. Here you'll find songs by Mariah Carey, the self-proclaimed "queen of Christmas," as well as lively kid-friendly tunes and spiritual hymns to help you remember why the season is truly celebrated. Now start scrolling and remember to enjoy a little Christmas for yourself.
1. "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
Although Mariah Carey's album is full of Christmas songs, her most enduring track is this cheerful pop tune that even features jingle bells. So durable, in fact, that 27 years after it was first recorded, at the end of 2021, the song debuted at the top of the Billboard charts.
2. "White Christmas"
One of the most well-known holiday songs ever is Bing Crosby's timeless hit, "A charming Christmas scene." Guinness World Records even named it the all-time best-selling single.
3. "Last Christmas"
This song was released in 1984 by the pop duo Wham!, which is made up of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. Despite inspiring numerous cover versions over the years, the song didn't reach the top of the charts until 2017 the year Michael passed away.
4. "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
We were unable to limit ourselves to just one Crosby song; this sentimental holiday hit pays poignant homage to the men and women who served in World War II.
5. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
This gentle Christmas tune was first recorded by Judy Garland for the musical Meet Me in St. Louis, which tells the story of four daughters coming of age as they prepare to move to New York. Should I watch it again?
6. "Jingle Bell Rock"
Bobby Helms recorded the most well-known rendition of this holiday classic in 1957, but Hall & Oates made it available as a single with an unforgettable music video in the early 1980s.
7. "Merry Christmas"
What a team! Nothing like a little holiday magic to bring together legendary performers from different generations, like Ed Sheeran and Elton John.
8. "DJ Play a Christmas Song"
Arguably, this is the standout track from Cher's Christmas album from 2023. There's a reason it topped the Billboard holiday charts!
9. "Christmas Tree Farm"
Nothing makes a Swiftie Christmas better than this one, I promise! I say hang lots of Taylor around the halls.
10. "O Come All Ye Faithful"
Try not to cry as you listen to one of the most poignant Christmas hymns, performed by one of the most powerful voices in country music, from her album My Gift.
