Top 10 All-Time Favorite Christmas Songs

The holiday season wouldn't be complete without the timeless tunes that fill our hearts with joy and nostalgia. From soulful ballads to festive anthems, these all-time favorite Christmas songs have become an essential part of holiday celebrations. Get ready to sing along, reminisce, and feel the warmth of the season as we count down the top 10 Christmas classics that continue to bring cheer to homes worldwide. 

Top 10 Beloved Christmas Songs 

Get into the holiday spirit with our list of the top 10 Christmas songs! These festive classics will fill your heart with joy and holiday cheer. 

1. All I Want for Christmas is You 

First of all, All I Want for Christmas is You is one of the most famous Christmas songs ever. We all know the words because it is on repeat during the festive season. This song first debuted back in 1994; it was sung by Mariah Carey. Over the years, many other celebrities released their version of All I Want for Christmas is You such as Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, and Fifth Harmony. Which one is your favorite, the original by Mariah or the new renditions? 

2. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 

No Christmas parade is complete without It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. This song was performed and released by Andy Williams in 1963. It is very famous to this very day because it captures the essence of Christmas in its lyrics. Check out Glee star Lea Michele's version and share which one you like better. 

3. Jingle Bell Rock  

Jingle Bell Rock is the all-time favorite Christmas song. It was featured in various movies such as Home Alone 2 and Mean Girls. The reason behind its popularity is the rock and roll combination with festive cheers and melodic jingle bells.  

4. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas  

This song was first released in 1951 by Perry Como and the Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra - and it was a major hit. However, Gen Z probably knows the Michael Bublé version and relates to it better. Regardless, both versions are cozy, and sweet, and spread the holiday spirit with its cheery tunes. 

5. White Christmas 

Emotions of nostalgia often linger around Christmas. White Christmas by Bing Crosby captures that essence and reminisces about old-fashioned Christmas. It is such an emotional tune that it earned the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 15th Academy Awards in 1943. Like many other Christmas songs, many artists covered this one. Still, the sales of Crosby's original version exceed 100 million to this very day. 

6. Santa Tell Me 

A more modern Christmas song that youngsters love is Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande. This song was released back in 2014 and got the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 65 and later peaked at number 11. Many consider this cute Christmas song a modern-day classic - as it is. 

7. Feliz Navidad 

Feliciano captures the emotions of being homesick at Christmas in his famous "Feliz Navidad" released in 1970. It is emotional, heartwarming, and filled with hopeful cheery vibes. Additionally, Michael Bublé also covered this song back in 2011 along with Mexican singer Thalia. Their cover earned its way to the Latin and Holiday charts on Billboard as well as to the charts in European countries like Belgium and Hungary. Also, their version was certified Silver in the United Kingdom. 

8. Santa Claus is Coming to Town 

Furthermore, Santa Claus is Coming to Town is one for the ages. You will hear this song almost everywhere - malls, stores, and parades. First recorded by Harry Reser and His Orchestra, then covered by many famous artists such as ABBA (Björn Again), Mariah Carey, and surely, Michael Bublé. 

9. I’ll Be Home for Christmas 

Another Christmas classic from 1943 is I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Bing Crosby - and it gets emotional. The song's POV is of a World War II soldier stationed overseas. The lyrics are like the letter he is writing his family at the time of Christmas - telling them "I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams". This song was so touching that the U.S. War Department released it on a V-Disc. 

10. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 

Lastly is the well-known Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee. The song was released in 1958 and earned massive popularity. It is the perfect Christmas morning song. Additionally, like many other Christmas classics, this song was covered by many artists such as Kacey Musgraves, Justin Bieber, and Kelly Clarkson. 

While these 10 songs are amazing for the Holiday season - there are many other masterpieces worth mentioning such as "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "Underneath the Tree", "Extraordinary Merry Christmas", Jingle Bells", and many more!