The Top 20 Christmas Songs of All Time
Christmas is upon us and what a better way to celebrate it than Christmas music!
These 20 songs alone are able to put even the most anti-Christmas individuals in the holiday spirit. And no, “All I Want for Christmas” by Mariah Carey is not on this list, sorry not sorry. Enjoy scrolling through what I believe to be, the 20 top Christmas songs ever made.
- “Santa Tell Me,” Ariana Grande
This popular tune by Ariana Grande will make you want to get up and dance during the holiday season.
- “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” the Jackson 5
A Christmas classic that deserves all the hype and so much more.
- “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” Brenda Lee
If you aren’t prancing around your Christmas tree while listening to this bop, then you’re doing it wrong.
- “The Christmas Song,” Nat King Cole
Everything about this song is just beautiful. There are truly no words to describe it.
- “Last Christmas,” Ariana Grande
Hands down, the best cover of this song. The only right way to listen to this song is year-round.
- “Mistletoe,” Justin Bieber
Jamming to and singing this song at the top of your lungs with friends is a must during Christmastime.
- “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays,” Perry Como
A classic Christmas song to share with your family while decorating the Christmas tree.
- “Mary, Did You Know?” Pentatonix
“It’s like highkey powerful,” said Kiersty Mckee. Gather some friends around and you can all sing this beautiful version together. Aww how cute.
- “When Christmas Comes to Town,” Matthew Hall & Meagan Moore
This is the song that my sister and I always belt out while watching the Polar Express. #ICONIC.
- “We Need a Little Christmas,” Johnny Mathis
A song to help you unleash your festive side.
- “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” Andy Williams
Because I mean, it really is.
- “Underneath the Tree,” Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson lets us know that we all we need during the holidays are the people that we love.
- “Wonderful Christmastime,” Paul McCartney
No one wants to have a bad Christmas and McCartney shows us the right way to party during the holiday season.
- “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays,” NSYNC
The perfect song to play on repeat during that exciting holiday road trip.
- “That’s Christmas to Me,” Pentatonix
The harmonies, the vocals, the lyrics; everything about this song fills my soul with joy.
- “Winter Wonderland,” Jason Mraz
This chill, laid-back take on a Christmas classic is sure to help you calm down the stressful parts of the winter season.
- “Drummer Boy,” Justin Bieber & Busta Rhymes
Taking the time to learn and memorize Busta Rhymes’ rap makes this song even more exciting to listen to.
- “Believe,” Josh Groban
This is my mom’s favorite Christmas song, which is why it should be one of your favorites, too.
- “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra knows exactly how to make all of us fall in love with the Christmas season and with this beautiful rendition of a classic holiday tune.
- “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas,” Michael Bublé
This song is the best thing to ever happen to me and it will be to you too, and that’s the truth.
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