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Christmas 2024 Songs: Christmas is the festive season, filled with joy, warmth, and celebration, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ—is just around the corner!
A special time of the year, this holiday season brings people together, evoking nostalgia, and stirring memories of cherished moments with loved ones.
The joy of dancing and singing along to Christmas carols and music is a cherished tradition that unites families and friends in celebrating the holiday spirit.
The melodies and harmonies of Christmas songs resonate deeply, reminding us of the significance of togetherness and the spirit of giving that defines the season.
To help you celebrate the holidays, we have curated a list of the top 10 Christmas songs—from pop icons to romantic tunes to enjoy under the mistletoe.
Here are ten top Christmas songs to enjoy this holiday season, blending timeless classics with modern favourites:
| SNo. | Song Name | Artist Name | Genre |
| 1 | Last Christmas | Wham! | Pop |
| 2 | Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree | Brenda Lee | Country |
| 3 | All I Want For Christmas Is You | Mariah Carey | Pop |
| 4 | Snowman | Sia | Pop |
| 5 | It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas | Michael Bublé | Jazz |
| 6 | Santa Tell Me | Ariana Grande | Pop/R&B |
| 7 | A Nonsense Christmas | Sabrina Carpenter | Pop |
| 8 | Holly Jolly Christmas | Michael Bublé | Jazz |
| 9 | Jingle Bell Rock | Bobby Helms | Rock |
| 10 | Christmas Lights | Coldplay | Pop/R&B Soul |
Made by the British duo known as Wham!, ‘Last Christmas’ has held a special place in our hearts since 1984 when it was released. With iconic lyrics and an evergrowing presence in our playlists, this song has become a staple for all holiday playlists.
Written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Brenda Lee, ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ is an iconic Christmas song and has earned its place in the Grammy Hall of Fame and the US Billboard’s Top 100 chart in 2023.
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has become a quintessential holiday anthem across all jukeboxes in December since its release in November 1994.
The Christmas melody is as comforting as a cup of hot chocolate, which Carey co-wrote with Walter Afanasieff, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after 25 years in 2019.
A modern-day Christmas classic, Sia’s Snowman is a heartwarming Christmas song that became viral on TikTok in the 2020s.
The video has couples twirling in their matching PJs across the globe; this song narrates the story of love and impermanence through the metaphor of a snowman. It has certainly become our ‘home for the season.’
Originally written by Meredith Wilson, the song gained popularity through Michael Bublé’s version of It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.
A classic holiday song that continues to win hearts and likes on social media to date, the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and joy, referencing traditional holiday elements like Christmas trees, toys, and decorations.
An American chartbuster, Ariana Grande’s ‘Santa Tell Me’—a blend of pop and R&B influences—lives rent-free in the minds of pop culture fans, which has gained significant popularity, amassing millions of streams across all platforms.
The most recent addition to our list, a holiday variety music special, ‘A Nonsense Christmas,’ features Sabrina Carpenter’s rendition of her viral song ‘Nonsense Christmas.’
Premiered on Netflix last year on December 6, the special includes musical performances, comedic guests, unexpected duets, and surprise cameos, creating a festive and entertaining experience.
A happy Christmas jingle, ‘Holly Jolly Christmas,’ which perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the holiday season, is Michael Bublé’s rendition of the same festive classic by Johnny Marks.
Bobby Helms’ signature song, Jingle Bells Rock, is a classic American Christmas song that blends traditional holiday themes with a rock and roll twist, making it a festive favourite during the Christmas season.
Our pick for a merry conclusion is Coldplay’s most wholesome tune, Christmas Lights, which reflects the themes of longing and hope during the holiday season.
Noted for its emotional depth, with critics labelling it as one of the best Christmas songs of the 21st century, Christmas Lights debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached number 12 on the Hot Digital Songs chart.
