List Of 50 Best Christmas Songs Of All Time:
#1 I’ll Be Home For Christmas (1943)
This Christmas song was written by composer Walter Kent and lyricist Kim Gannon and recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby.
#2 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1944)
It is a song written by composer Jule Styne and lyricist Sammy Cahn in July 1945.
#3 Wonderful Christmastime (1980)
It is a Christmas song by English musician Paul McCartney. ”Wonderful Christmastime” was recorded during the sessions for his solo album McCartney II.
#4 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1985)
This song was written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie.
#5 Christmas in Hollis (1987)
It is a single by Run-DMC that was included on two Christmas compilation albums.
#6 Stop the Cavalry (1980)
The song was performed by English musician Jona Lewie.
#7 It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (1951)
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” was originally titled “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas.” It was written in 1951 by Meredith Willson.
#8 All I Want for Christmas Is You (1994)
It is a Christmas song by singer-songwriter Mariah Carey.
#9 Christmas Wrapping (1981)
“Christmas Wrapping” was first released on the 1981 compilation album A Christmas Record on ZE Records by the band the Waitresses.
#10 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (1944)
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin wrote it.
#11 Fairytale of New York (1987)
The song was written by Shane MacGowan and Jem Finer.
#12 Hard Candy Christmas (1982)
It was written by composer-lyricist Carol Hall for The Best Little Whorehouse.
#13 Let It Snow (1993)
The song was first performed by the R&B group Boyz II Men.
#14 Feliz Navidad (1970)
Singer and songwriter José Feliciano wrote the song.
#15 Santa Baby (1953)
It is performed by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra.
#16 Last Christmas (1984)
It is a song by English pop duo Wham! via Epic Records.
#17 White Christmas (1942)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9QLn7gM-hY&ab_channel=BingCrosbyLegacy
Composer Irving Berlin wrote the song in 1942. Bing Crosby’s version of White Christmas sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.
#18 Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays (1998)
“Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” is part of the album Home for Christmas of boy band NSYNC.
#19 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (1952)
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” was first recorded by Jimmy Boyd in 1952. It is written by British songwriter Tommie Connor.
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#20 Blue Christmas (1957)
“Blue Christmas” was first recorded by Doye O’Dell in 1948. Elvis Presley also performed it.
#21 Deck the Halls (1984)
The song is part of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas — the first Christmas album released by the musical group Mannheim Steamroller.
#22 The Christmas Song (1945)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcLRZmSUfxQ&ab_channel=effAsee
“The Christmas Song” is a classic Christmas song written by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells.
#23 Christmas Time (Is Here Again) (1995)
It is a Christmas song recorded by the Beatles for their fan club Christmas record.
#24 Believe (2004)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfSlHLN8Ybg&ab_channel=P%C3%A9terSchmidt
“Believe” is from the 2004 film The Polar Express.
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#25 8 Days of Christmas (2001)
It is part of the Christmas album released by R&B girl group Destiny’s Child via Columbia Records.
#26 Merry Christmas Baby (1947)
“Merry Christmas Baby” was originally recorded in 1947 by Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers.
#27 Just Like Christmas (1999)
The song is part of an EP released by the indie rock band Low in 1999.
#28 This Christmas (1970)
“This Christmas” was released in 1970 by soul musician Donny Hathaway via Atco Records.
#29 Frosty the Snowman (1950)
It was first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950. The song was written by Steve Nelson and Walter “Jack” Rollins.
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#30 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (1958)
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was first recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958.
#31 Must Be Santa (1960)
“Must Be Santa” was first released in November 1960 by Mitch Miller.
#32 Winter Wonderland (1966)
The song is part of The Dean Martin Christmas Album.
#33 A Holly Jolly Christmas (1965)
Have A Holly Jolly Christmas is a Christmas album by Burl Ives.
#34 One More Sleep (2013)
“One More Sleep” was written by Leona Lewis in collaboration with Bradford Ellis, Jez Ashurst, Iain James, and Richard “Biff” Stannard.
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#35 O Come, All Ye Faithful
It is a Christmas carol that has been attributed to various authors, including King John IV of Portugal, John Reading, and John Francis Wade.
#36 Jingle Bells
“Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont.
#37 Mistletoe (2011)
“Mistletoe” is a Christmas song by Justin Bieber. It reached the top ten in Norway and Canada.
#38 Underneath the Tree
It is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson.
#39 Santa Tell Me (2014)
“Santa Tell Me” was written by Savan Kotecha, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Ariana Grande.
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#40 It Doesn’t Often Snow at Christmas (2009)
The song is part of an EP released by the duo Pet Shop Boys.
#41 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (1971)
It was released as a single by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir.
#42 Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight) (1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y5GtaTrPHM&ab_channel=FlowersOfRomance
The song is part of an album (Brain Drain) by the Ramones.
#43 The Christmas Waltz (1954)
It was written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn for Frank Sinatra.
#44 It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (1963)
It is a Christmas song written in 1963 by George Wyle and Edward Pola.
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#45 Christmas Where We Are (2020)
”Christmas Where We Are” is part of an album (A Holly Dolly Christmas) released by Dolly Parton.
#46 You Make It Feel Like Christmas (2017)
It is from the album ”You Make It Feel Like Christmas” released by Gwen Stefani in October 2017 via Interscope Records.
#47 Mary’s Boy Child (1956)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9CLVLdr63w&ab_channel=DavidVarela
It is a Christmas song written by Jester Hairston.
#48 We Need a Little Christmas (1966)
“We Need a Little Christmas” was first performed by Angela Lansbury in 1966.
#49 Someday at Christmas (2016)
The song is from the album ”Someday at Christmas” by Stevie Wonder.
#50 Christmas, Baby Please Come Home (1963)
Darlene Love originally sang it.
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