This is a list of my favorite Christmas songs! This is the top Christmas songs that I love. The songs are listed by the decade when it came out. There are multiple versions of one song, but they were released by different singers and groups.
Sections
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1940's
1950's
Early 1960's
Late 1960's
1970's
1980's
1940's
Great Christmas songs that I love from the 1940's
My favorite all time Christmas song! I can do a great impression of Bing singing the song! The song was originally released in 1942.
Bing Crosby - White Christmas
Classic song that was released in 1949 and went to #1 in 1949 & 1950.
Gene Autry - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Audio)
Frank Sinatra classic that came out in 1945
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - song and lyrics by Frank Sinatra
Great classic by Gene Autry that was released in 1947
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) - 1947 Version
This classic song was released in 1948
Leroy Anderson & His Orchestra - Sleigh Ride
Great Christmas classic that was released in 1944
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - song and lyrics by Judy Garland
This classic song was released in 1945
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - song and lyrics by Vaughn Monroe
This classic version was released in 1949
Sleigh Ride - song and lyrics by Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops Orchestra
This classic song was first released in 1946
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) - song and lyrics by Nat King Cole
This version of this classic song was released in 1944
Frank Sinatra – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Lyrics
1950's
Great Christmas songs that I love from the 1950's
This version of White Christmas came out in 1954 and can be heard in the 1990 film Home Alone
White Christmas - song and lyrics by The Drifters
Love this version of Jingle Bells. This version came out in 1955.
Dogs Singing Jingle Bells, the Original "Jinglebarks"
This classic was originally released in 1958 and went to #1 in 2023!
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - song and lyrics by Brenda Lee
My favorite version of this song which was released in 1959
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - song and lyrics by Dean Martin
Great classic that was released in 1958
The Little Drummer Boy - Album by Harry Simeone Chorale
Bobby Helms classic from 1957
Jingle Bell Rock
This version was released in 1950 but was also released in 1969 for the film Frosty The Snowman
Frosty The Snowman - song and lyrics by Jimmy Durante
This is the original version of the song that was released in 1950
Frosty the Snowman Gene Autry
Great classic version of this song was released in 1959
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - song and lyrics by Dean Martin
This was the original version that was released in 1956
Mary's Boy Child - song and lyrics by Harry Belafonte
Chuck Berry had this song released in 1958
Run Rudolph Run - song and lyrics by Chuck Berry
This song was originally released in 1958
Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Where Is Santa Claus?) by Augie Rios
This classic version was released in 1957
Jingle Bells - song and lyrics by Frank Sinatra
This classic was released in 1957
Mistletoe and Holly - song and lyrics by Frank Sinatra
This classic was released in 1958
Tchaikovsky / Grieg - Arthur Fiedler And The Boston Pops – The Nutcracker Suite
This classic was released in 1953
Gene Autry - Up On The Housetop (Ho Ho Ho) CBS Records 1953
This song was released in 1953
'Zat You, Santa Claus? by Louis Armstrong
This version of this classic song was released in 1952
Winter Wonderland - song and lyrics by Louis Armstrong
Early 1960's
Great Christmas songs that I love from 1960 to 1964
My favorite version of the 12 Days of Christmas. This song was released in 1962.
The Twelve Days of Christmas - song and lyrics by Ray Conniff ...
Great novelty song from 1960
Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey
A classic by Andy Williams that was released in 1963
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - song and lyrics by Andy Williams
Great classic by Burl Ives that was released in 1964 for the film Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
A Holly Jolly Christmas - From "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" Soundtrack by Burl Ives
First recorded in 1957, the song was released in 1964. The most famous version done by Elvis
Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas
The Beach Boys released this classic in 1963
Little Saint Nick - song and lyrics by The Beach Boys
This is a funny parody song to the 12 Days of Christmas that was released in 1963
Allan Sherman – The Twelve Gifts Of Christmas Lyrics
This was a classic song that was released in 1964 for the movie Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Silver And Gold - From "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" Soundtrack
This classic version was released in 1963
Frosty the Snowman - song and lyrics by The Ronettes
Great Christmas classic released in 1963
Pretty Paper - song and lyrics by Roy Orbison
He wrote the song and released a version of it in 1964
Willie Nelson - Pretty Paper
This classic song by Darlene Love was released in 1963
A Marshmallow World - song and lyrics by Darlene Love
Christmas classic by Connie Francis that was released in 1962
Baby's First Christmas - song and lyrics by Connie Francis
This classic was released in 1963
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - song and lyrics by Darlene Love
The Beach Boys released this classic song in 1964
BEACH BOYS - The Man with All the Toys (1964)
This song was released in 1963
Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season - song and lyrics by Andy Williams
This classic was released in 1960
Deck The Hall - song and lyrics by Nat King Cole
This was a great classic which was originally released in 1960
Caroling, Caroling - song and lyrics by Nat King Cole
This version came out in 1963
Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers - song and lyrics by The Crystals
This classic was released in 1964
Doris Day – Toyland
This Christmas classic came out in 1963
Bing Crosby - Do You Hear What I Hear (1963)
Even though not a Christmas song, it does mention Christmas in the song. It was originally released in 1960.
Calendar Girl - 1961 - song and lyrics by Neil Sedaka
Late 1960's
Great Christmas songs that I love from 1965 to 1969
Great version of the song that came out in 1965.
The Twelve Days Of Christmas - song and lyrics by Tennessee Ernie Ford
Snoopy's Christmas song that was released in 1967
Snoopy's Christmas - song and lyrics by The Royal Guardsmen
Great song by Frank Sinatra and his children that was released in 1968
The Twelve Days Of Christmas - song and lyrics by Frank Sinatra ...
This classic was released in 1968
There Is No Christmas Like a Home Christmas - song and lyrics by Perry ...
This classic was released in 1967
Stevie Wonder – What Christmas Means To Me Lyrics
Great Christmas classic that was released in 1966
We Need a Little Christmas - song and lyrics by Percy Faith & His Orchestra ...
Classic song that was released for the 1965 film A Charlie Brown Christmas
Christmas Time Is Here - Vocal - song and lyrics by Vince Guaraldi Trio
Always a classic song from the Dr Seuss special that was released in 1966
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
This classic was released in 1965
Sammy Davis Jr.- It's Christmas Time All Over the World
Great song released in 1966
Winter Wonderland - song and lyrics by Dean Martin
The Peanuts Theme that was released in 1965 for A Charlie Brown Christmas
Linus And Lucy - song and lyrics by Vince Guaraldi Trio
This classic was released by Elvis in 1966
If Every Day Was Like Christmas by Elvis Presley
This version was released in 1965 for A Charlie Brown Christmas
O Tannenbaum - song and lyrics by Vince Guaraldi Trio
This version was released in 1966
Stevie Wonder, Andra Day - Someday At Christmas
This song was released in 1966 for How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Welcome Christmas - Dr. Seuss Wiki - Fandom
This song was released in 1969
Snowbird - song and lyrics by Anne Murray
Does mention Christmas Eve in the song, even though it is not a Christmas song. It was released in 1968.
Bobby Goldsboro - "Honey"
Not a Christmas song, but it does mention winter in the song. Song was released in 1966.
California Dreamin' - song and lyrics by The Mamas & The Papas
This song was released in 1965 for A Charlie Brown Christmas
Skating - song and lyrics by Vince Guaraldi
This song by Frank Sinatra & family was released in 1968
I Wouldn't Trade Christmas - song and lyrics by Frank Sinatra ...
This classic song was released in 1969
Calypso Noel - song and lyrics by Johnny Mathis
1970's
Great Christmas songs that I love from the 1970's
One of the classics that I grew up to. This was originally released in 1979.
The Twelve Days of Christmas | Muppet Wiki - Fandom
This is a great song by a member of the Beatles that came out in 1979
Wonderful Christmastime - song and lyrics by Paul McCartney
Great song from 1971 by a member of the Beatles.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - song and lyrics by John Lennon
Great classic by Jose Feliciano that was released in 1970.
Feliz Navidad - song and lyrics by José Feliciano
Carpenter's classic Christmas song that was released in 1970
Merry Christmas Darling - Single Version - song and lyrics by Carpenters
Great classic by Boney M from 1978
Mary's Boy Child - song and lyrics by Boney M.
I love this version of the song that came out in 1979
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Muppet Wiki - Fandom
I love this version of the song that was released in 1979. It is sung in both German and English and tells the story of the song.
Silent Night | Muppet Wiki | Fandom
Elton John's Christmas song that was released in 1973
Step Into Christmas - Single by Elton John
This classic was released in 1978
Eagles – Please Come Home For Christmas
This song was released during the Christmas season in 1975, though not really considered a Christmas song.
December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!) - song and lyrics by The Four Seasons
This song was released in 1975
Greg Lake’s “I Believe in Father Christmas”
This classic song was released in 1970
This Christmas - song and lyrics by Donny Hathaway
This song was released in 1978 Christmas season, but today, the song lost it's Christmas feeling.
Time Passages - song and lyrics by Al Stewart
Merry Christmas from the Smurfs that was released in 1978
Christmas In Smurfland - Smurfs Wiki - Fandom
This song was released in 1974 by George Harrison
Ding Dong, Ding Dong - song and lyrics by George Harrison
Not a Christmas song, it does mention Christmas. The song was released in 1972.
Levon - song and lyrics by Elton John
This classic Christmas song was released in 1973
Wizzard – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday Lyrics
1980's
Great Christmas songs that I love from the 1980's
I like this version of the song. The song was originally released in 1986 and was featured in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas - song and lyrics by Johnny Mathis
This song was originally recorded in 1977 and released in 1982, five years after the death of Bing Crosby
Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy - song and lyrics by David Bowie & Bing Crosby
Silly Christmas song that was released in 1981
Music video for "12 Pains of Christmas" by Bob Rivers from the album Twisted ...
This classic by Band Aid was released in 1984
Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Great version by Bob Seger, which was released in 1987
The Little Drummer Boy - song and lyrics by Bob Seger
This holiday classic by Bruce Springsteen was released in 1985
Bruce Springsteen - Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
This song was released for Mickey's Christmas Carol in 1983
Oh What a Merry Christmas Day | Disney Wiki - Fandom
This classic was released in 1984
Last Christmas - song and lyrics by Wham!
This classic southern Christmas song was released in 1982
Christmas in Dixie - song and lyrics by Alabama
This classic version was released in 1988
Carol Of The Bells - song and lyrics by Mannheim Steamroller
This classic song was released in 1981
Christmas Wrapping - song and lyrics by The Waitresses
This version was released in 1987
Winter Wonderland - song and lyrics by Eurythmics
This classic by Queen was released in 1984
Thank God It's Christmas - song and lyrics by Queen
Not a Christmas song, mentions Christmas in the song. It was released in 1984.
I Just Called To Say I Love You
Not a Christmas song, mentions Christmas in the song. Released in 1981
Same Old Lang Syne - song and lyrics by Dan Fogelberg
This classic song was released in 1989
Silent Night - song and lyrics by The Drifters
1990's
Great Christmas songs that I love from the 1990's
This song came out for the 1992 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
All Alone on Christmas - song and lyrics by Darlene Love
Jeff Foxworthy song that was released in 1995
Jeff Foxworthy – Redneck 12 Days Of Christmas Lyrics
A Christmas classic by Mariah Carey that was released in 1994
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Best version of this song. It was originally released in 1993
Carol Of The Bells - song and lyrics by David Foster
This is my favorite version for this song that was released in 1990
Deck The Halls - song and lyrics by Bobby Vinton
This song was released in 1992 and was featured in the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Christmas All Over Again - song and lyrics by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Great song by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra that was released in 1996
Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 - Instrumental
This version of this classic song by Kenny G was released in 1999
Kenny G - Let It Snow! (1999)
Kenny G did this classic to ring in the new millennium. Released in 1999.
Kenny G – Auld Lang Syne (The Millennium Mix) Lyrics
This song was released in 1992 for Muppets Christmas Carol
One More Sleep 'til Christmas | Disney Wiki - Fandom
This song was released in 1992 for Muppets Christmas Carol
It Feels Like Christmas | Muppet Wiki - Fandom
This version was released in 1992
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Song by Frank Sinatra & Cyndi Lauper
The song was released in 1990 for the film Home Alone
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Voice - song and lyrics by Mel Tormé
It isn't Christmas and Home Alone without this classic song that was released in 1990
Somewhere In My Memory from Home Alone
This popular song was released in 1998
Christmas Canon - song and lyrics by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Love this classic released in 1990
Barry Manilow's Christmas Song 'Because It's Christmas
This jazzy classic was released in 1997
The Gift - song and lyrics by Jim Brickman
I love this classic that was released in 1993
Hey Santa! - song and lyrics by Carnie And Wendy Wilson
This version was released in 1992 for Home Alone 2 Lost in New York
A Holly Jolly Christmas - song and lyrics by Alan Jackson
Parady song that was released in 1995
Leroy the Redneck Reindeer - song and lyrics by Joe Diffie
This classic was released in 1998
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - song and lyrics by *NSYNC
This version of the song was released in 1994
Silver Bells - song and lyrics by Kenny G
Mariah Carey released this classic version in 1994
Joy to the World | Mariah Carey Wiki - Fandom
This version by Celine Dion was released in 1998
O Holy Night - song and lyrics by Céline Dion
This classic country Christmas song was released in 1998
Merry Christmas Strait To You - Album by George Strait
This great Christmas classic was released in 1993.
(It Must've Been Ol') Santa Claus - song and lyrics by Harry Connick, Jr.
2000's to Present
Great Christmas songs that I love from 2000 to the present
I like this country version by Randy Travis that was released in 2007
(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - song and lyrics by Randy Travis
I love this smooth classic version of the song that combines two great songs was released in 2002
Medley: Deck the Halls / The Twelve Days of Christmas - song and lyrics by Kenny G
Great Christmas classic that was released for the 2004 film The Polar Express.
Believe - song and lyrics by Josh Groban
Love this version of the song that was released in 2009
Jingle Bells - song and lyrics by Andrea Bocelli, The Muppets
This is a great dancing holiday tune that was released in 2025.
Angels in the Snow - Vinnie Medugno & Maria Venuto
This song was released in 2000 for the film The Grinch
Where Are You Christmas - From "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole ...
This version of the classic song was released in 2002
Frosty the Snowman - song and lyrics by Johnny Mathis
This classic was released in 2010
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day - song and lyrics by Wilson Phillips
This classic was released in 2002
Alan Jackson - Let It Be Christmas ...
This classic song was released in 2000
My Only Wish (This Year) - song and lyrics by Britney Spears
This classic version was released in 2005
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - song and lyrics by Kenny G
This version was released in 2007
Silent Night - song and lyrics by Josh Groban
This classic song was released in 2013
Underneath the Tree - song and lyrics by Kelly Clarkson
This song was released in 2005. You can hear Tony Orlando on 77WABC on Saturdays at 10PM ET.
Christmas In New York - song and lyrics by Tony Orlando & Dawn
