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List of popular Christmas singles in the United States facts for kids

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The following is a list of popular Christmas songs recorded by various artists. Many of these songs have become hits on different music charts, mostly in the United States. The year listed is when that artist's version of the song was first released. Sometimes, a song might become popular on the charts in a later year.

Popular Christmas Songs (A-Z)

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"A' Soalin'" Peter, Paul and Mary 1963 This song reached number 15 on the Christmas charts. It includes a part of the carol "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen".
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(O Come, All Ye Faithful)"		 Associated Glee Clubs of America 1925 This was a very early hit, reaching No. 5 on the pop charts. It was one of the first records made using electricity and featured a huge choir of about 4,800 voices!
Bing Crosby 1942 Bing Crosby's version became popular, reaching No. 45 on the Hot 100 chart in 1960.
"All Alone on Christmas" Darlene Love 1992 This song was featured in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It reached No. 83 on the Hot 100 chart.
"All I Really Want for Christmas" Steven Curtis Chapman 2005 This song was a hit on the Christian Songs chart, reaching No. 2.
"All I Want for Christmas Is a Real Good Tan" Kenny Chesney 2003 This country Christmas song reached No. 30 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
"All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" Spike Jones and his City Slickers 1948 This funny song was No. 1 for three weeks! It was written by Donald Yetter Gardner.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" (1) Carla Thomas 1963 This song was first released as the B-side to another holiday hit. A new version by Carla Thomas reached No. 11 on the Christmas Singles chart in 1966.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" (2) Vince Vance & The Valiants 1989 This song became a country radio hit in 1993 and reached No. 31 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" (3) Mariah Carey 1994 This is one of the most famous Christmas songs ever! It reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart in 2019 and has been a huge hit every year since. Mariah Carey helped write it.
Lady Antebellum 2010 This country group's version reached No. 38 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Newsboys 2010 The Newsboys' version was a hit on the Christian Songs chart, reaching No. 24.
Justin Bieber with Mariah Carey 2011 This "SuperFestive!" version reached No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Michael Bublé 2011 Michael Bublé's version was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for five weeks!
"All My Love for Christmas" Lonestar 1998 This song reached No. 61 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Amen" The Impressions 1964 This song was in the 1963 movie Lilies of the Field. It reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart.
Lloyd Price and Erma Franklin 1964 This version also charted, reaching No. 124 on the Bubbling Under The Hot 100 chart.
"Angels Among Us" Alabama 1993 This song became popular on country radio and reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Angels We Have Heard on High" Sonicflood 2003 This traditional French carol became a hit for Sonicflood, reaching No. 21 on the Christian Songs chart.
"Another Lonely Christmas" Prince and The Revolution 1984 This song reached No. 5 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"At This Table" Idina Menzel 2019 This song is from Idina Menzel's album Christmas: A Season of Love.
"Auld Lang Syne" Peerless Quartet 1921 This classic song reached No. 5 on the music charts in 1921. It's a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788.
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians 1939 Guy Lombardo first performed this song on the radio in 1929, and his recorded version was very popular.
Kenny G 1999 Kenny G's "The Millennium Mix" version reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart in 2000.
"Away in a Manger" Reba McEntire 1987 Reba McEntire's version of this carol reached No. 73 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Kenny Chesney 1998 Kenny Chesney's version reached No. 67 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Casting Crowns 2005 This version reached No. 7 on the Christian Songs chart.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Babes in Toyland/March of the Toys" Tommy Dorsey Orchestra 1939 This classic piece was written by Victor Herbert. It's also popular by the Boston Pops orchestra.
"A Baby Changes Everything" Faith Hill 2008 This song was No. 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart for three weeks.
"Baby, It's Cold Outside" Dinah Shore & Buddy Clark 1949 This song was written in 1944 and featured in the 1949 movie Neptune's Daughter. It reached No. 3 on the charts.
Margaret Whiting & Johnny Mercer 1949 This version also reached No. 3 on the charts.
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five 1949 This version reached No. 9 on the Juke Box Records chart.
Don Cornell & Laura Leslie 1949 This version reached No. 12 on the Disk Jockeys chart.
Homer & Jethro with June Carter 1949 This version reached No. 22 on the Disk Jockeys chart.
Dean Martin 1959 Dean Martin's version became very popular, reaching No. 1 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart in 2011. It first entered the Hot 100 chart in 2020.
Ray Charles & Betty Carter 1962 This version reached No. 91 on the Hot 100 chart.
Lady Antebellum 2008 This version reached No. 26 on the Holiday 100 chart.
Glee Cast featuring Chris Colfer and Darren Criss 2010 This version was performed in the TV show Glee and reached No. 57 on the Hot 100 chart.
Idina Menzel and Michael Buble 2014 This duet was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks.
"Baby Jesus Is Born" Garth Brooks 1999 This song reached No. 62 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Baby's First Christmas" Connie Francis 1961 This song reached No. 7 on the Middle-Road Singles chart and No. 24 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Back Door Santa" Clarence Carter 1968 This song was sampled by Run-D.M.C. for their hit "Christmas in Hollis."
"Barefoot Santa Claus" Sonny James (The Southern Gentleman) 1966 This song reached No. 9 on the Christmas Singles chart and features a children's chorus.
"Because It's Christmas (For All the Children)" Barry Manilow 1990 This song reached No. 38 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"Believe" Josh Groban 2004 This song was No. 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart for five weeks and was from the 2004 movie The Polar Express.
"The Bell That Couldn't Jingle" Bobby Vinton 1964 This song was written by Burt Bacharach. Bobby Vinton's version reached No. 23 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Belleau Wood" Garth Brooks 1997 This song reached No. 41 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"The Bells of St. Mary's" Bing Crosby 1945 Even though it's not about Christmas, this song became popular for holiday albums because it was in the 1945 movie The Bells of St. Mary's.
"Better Days" Goo Goo Dolls 2006 This song reached No. 3 on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart and is still played on the radio.
"The Blessings" Alabama 1996 This song reached No. 72 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Blue Christmas" Ernest Tubb 1949 This country song was No. 1 on the Country & Western Juke Box chart in 1950. It's known as the top holiday single on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra 1949 This version reached No. 9 on the Disk Jockeys chart.
Russ Morgan and His Orchestra 1949 This version reached No. 11 on the Pop Singles chart.
Elvis Presley 1957 From Elvis' Christmas Album, this version became a huge hit, reaching No. 1 on the Christmas Singles chart in 1964 and 1973. It's been on many charts, including the Hot 100.
The Browns featuring Jim Edward Brown 1960 This version reached No. 97 on the Hot 100 chart.
Vince Gill 1998 This version reached No. 74 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Clay Walker 2000 This version reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Harry Connick, Jr. 2003 This version reached No. 21 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Elvis Presley with Martina McBride 2008 This is a special duet where Martina McBride sings with Elvis Presley's original vocals. It reached No. 36 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
"Blue December" Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra 1951 This song reached No. 18 on the Disk Jockeys chart.
"Blue Holiday" The Shirelles 1961 This song was featured in the 2002 movie The Santa Clause 2.
"Blue Lonely Winter" Jimmy Newman 1967 This song reached No. 11 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Blue Winter" Connie Francis 1964 This song reached No. 24 on the Hot 100 chart and No. 7 on the Middle-Road Singles chart.
"Boogie Woogie Santa Claus" Mabel Scott 1948 This song reached No. 12 on the Race Records chart. Many artists have covered it.
"Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)" Amy Grant 1992 This song is from Amy Grant's album Home For Christmas.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Call Me Claus" Garth Brooks 2001 This song was the title track from a TV movie starring Whoopi Goldberg. It reached No. 22 on the Hot 100 sales chart.
"Candy Cane Children" The White Stripes 2002
"Candy Cane Christmas" Darius Rucker 2009 This song reached No. 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart and No. 32 on the Country chart.
"Carol of the Bells" Waring and His Pennsylvanians, FredFred Waring and His Pennsylvanians 1942 This song's music comes from a Ukrainian song called "Shchedryk". It was first released commercially in 1942.
Conniff, RayRay Conniff and the Ray Conniff Singers 1962 This version, called "Ring Christmas Bells," reached No. 60 on the Holiday 100 chart.
Mannheim Steamroller 1988 Mannheim Steamroller's rock version reached No. 44 on the Holiday Songs chart.
Williams, JohnJohn Williams 1990 This version was composed for the Home Alone: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and reached No. 47 on the Holiday 100.
Foster, DavidDavid Foster 1993 This version reached No. 33 on the Holiday 100, making it one of the highest charting.
Tesh, JohnJohn Tesh 1997 This version reached No. 20 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
Pentatonix 2012 This a cappella version reached No. 5 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
"Caroling, Caroling" Nat King Cole 1960 This song was written by Alfred Burt and Wihla Hutson.
"Celebrate Me Home" Kenny Loggins 1977 This song reached No. 64 on the US Record World pop chart.
"Cherry Cherry Christmas" Neil Diamond 2009 This song reached No. 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Child of God" Bobby Darin 1960 This song reached No. 95 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Child of Winter" The Beach Boys 1974
"Children, Go Where I Send Thee" Kenny Rogers featuring Home Free 2015 This version reached No. 21 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
"Children's Christmas Song" The Supremes 1965 This song reached No. 7 on the Christmas Singles chart and features a children's chorus.
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" The Chipmunks 1958 This song was No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart for four weeks! It was created by Ross Bagdasarian (also known as David Seville).
"C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S" Eddy Arnold, the Tennessee Plowboy and his Guitar 1949 This song reached No. 7 on the Country & Western Records Most Played by Folk Disk Jockeys chart.
"Christmas Ain't Christmas (Without the One You Love)" The O'Jays 1969 This song was written and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
"Christmas All Over Again" Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 1992 This song was featured in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
"Christmas Alphabet" The McGuire Sisters 1954 This song reached No. 25 on the popular records chart.
"Christmas at Ground Zero" "Weird Al" Yankovic 1986
"Christmas at K-Mart" Root Boy Slim 1978
"Christmas at the Zoo" The Flaming Lips 1995 This song has jingling bells and talks about the holiday, even though it wasn't originally meant to be a Christmas song.
"Christmas Auld Lang Syne" Bobby Darin 1960 This song reached No. 51 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" Darlene Love 1963 This song is on the classic 1963 holiday album A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. It reached No. 15 on the Hot 100 chart in 2022.
U2 1987 U2's version was released on a charity album called A Very Special Christmas.
Mariah Carey 1994 Mariah Carey's version reached No. 20 on the Holiday 100 chart.
"Christmas Blues" Canned Heat 1968 This song reached No. 18 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"The Christmas Blues" Dean Martin 1953 This song was written by David Holt and Sammy Cahn.
"Christmas Canon" Trans-Siberian Orchestra 1998 This song is based on the famous "Pachelbel's Canon in D major".
"Christmas Can't Be Far Away" Eddy Arnold and his Guitar 1954 This song reached No. 12 on the Country & Western Records Most Played by Jockeys chart.
"Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away" Amy Grant 1999 This is a different song from Eddy Arnold's version.
"Christmas Carol" Skip Ewing 1990 This song reached No. 68 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Christmas Carols by the Old Corral" Tex Ritter 1945 This song reached No. 2 on the Most-Played Juke Box Folk Records chart.
"Christmas Celebration" B. B. King 1963 This song reached No. 25 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Christmas Children" David Collings, Richard Beaumont, & Karen Scargill 1970 This song was featured in the 1970 movie Scrooge, based on Charles Dickens' story.
"Christmas C'mon" Lindsey Stirling featuring Becky G 2017 This song reached No. 21 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Christmas (Comes But Once a Year)" Amos Milburn 1960 This song was originally the B-side to "Please Come Home for Christmas".
"Christmas Cookies" George Strait 2001 This song reached No. 33 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Christmas Day" Eddie Fisher 1952 This song reached No. 22 on the popular records chart.
"Christmas Dinner" Tennessee Ernie Ford 1951 The B-side of this single was "A Rootin' Tootin' Santa Claus".
"Christmas Dragnet (Parts I & II)" Stan Freberg with Daws Butler 1953 This song was a funny parody of the TV show Dragnet. It reached No. 13 on the Best Selling Singles chart.
"Christmas Dream" Perry Como 1974 This song reached No. 92 on the Hot 100 chart and was from the 1974 movie The Odessa File.
"Christmas Dreaming (A Little Early This Year)" Frank Sinatra 1947 This song reached No. 26 on the Pop Charts.
"Christmas Eve" Kelly Clarkson 2017 This song reached No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Christmas Eve in My Hometown" Bobby Vinton 1970 Earlier versions were recorded by Eddie Fisher and Kate Smith.
"Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" Savatage 1996 This song is a mix of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" and a rock version of "Carol of the Bells".
"A Christmas Festival (Part One)" Leroy Anderson and His "Pops" Concert Orchestra 1952 This is a famous mix of nine Christmas songs, including "Joy to the World" and "Jingle Bells". It reached No. 22 on the pop singles chart.
"Christmas for Cowboys" John Denver 1975 This song is from the album Rocky Mountain Christmas and reached No. 58 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Christmas Goose (Snowbird)" Stan & Doug 'Yust Go Nuts at Christmas' 1970 This song reached No. 7 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Christmas in America" Pat Benatar 2001 This song reached No. 22 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Christmas in Dixie" Alabama 1982 The lead singer, Randy Owen, re-recorded this song with Kenny Chesney in 2003.
"Christmas in Hollis" Run-D.M.C. 1987 This original song was made for charity and became a popular music video. It samples "Back Door Santa" by Clarence Carter.
"Christmas in Killarney" Dennis Day 1950 This song was also a hit for Percy Faith.
"Christmas in My Hometown" Sonny James 1954 This song was covered by Travis Tritt in 1992.
"Christmas in My Home Town" Charley Pride 1970 This song reached No. 11 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Christmas in New Orleans" Louis Armstrong with the Benny Carter Orchestra 1955
"Christmas in the Caribbean" Jimmy Buffett 1985
"Christmas in the City" Elizabeth Chan 2014 This song reached No. 29 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Christmas in Your Arms" Steve Wariner 2000 This song reached No. 65 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
"Christmas Is" (1) Percy Faith 1966 This song was chosen as the theme song for the 1967 Christmas Seals appeal.
"Christmas Is" (2) Jim Brickman featuring Mark Masri 2008 This song reached No. 18 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"Christmas Is for Children" Campbell, GlenGlen Campbell 1968 This song reached No. 7 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Christmas Is Going to the Dogs" Eels 2000 This song was featured in the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
"Christmas Is Just a Song for Us This Year" Louise Mandrell and R.C. Bannon 1982 This song reached No. 35 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Christmas Is Just Around the Corner" Barry Manilow 2008 This song reached No. 16 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"Christmas Is Now Drawing Near at Hand" Steve Winwood 1997 This song is from the album A Very Special Christmas 3.
"Christmas is the Time to Say 'I Love You'" Billy Squier 1981 This song reached No. 9 on the Christmas chart.
"Christmas Island" The Andrews Sisters with Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians 1946 This song reached No. 7 on the Pop charts.
"Christmas Kisses" The Bookends 1961
"Christmas Lights" Coldplay 2010 This song reached No. 25 on the Hot 100 chart.
"A Christmas Love" Johnny Kaye with the Morty Jay Orchestra 1963 This song reached No. 20 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Christmas Lullaby" Cary Grant 1967 This song was written by Peggy Lee and Cy Coleman.
"Christmas Medley" (1) Liberace 1953 This is a mix of four songs: "White Christmas," "Jingle Bells," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "Silent Night." It reached No. 21 on the pop singles chart.
"Christmas Medley" (2) The Salsoul Orchestra 1976 This is a long disco mix of many holiday songs.
"Christmas Memories" Frank Sinatra 1975 Many artists have covered this song, sometimes called "Christmas Mem'ries."
"Christmas Must Be Tonight" The Band 1977 This song was written by Robbie Robertson.
"Christmas Night in Harlem" Louis Armstrong with the Benny Carter Orchestra. 1955 This song first became a hit in 1934.
"Christmas Party" "Two Ton" Baker the Merry Music Maker 1948 This was a children's record set with songs like "The Night Before Christmas" and "Jingle Bells."
"Christmas Rappin'" Kurtis Blow 1979 This song charted on the R&B chart in many different years.
"Christmas Saves the Year" Twenty One Pilots 2020
"The Christmas Shoes" NewSong 2000 This song was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for one week.
"Christmas Shopping" Buck Owens and his Buckaroos 1968 This song reached No. 5 on the Christmas chart.
"Christmas Song" Dave Matthews Band 2000
"The Christmas Song" Angel 1977 This is a version of the rock band's own song "The Winter Song" with different lyrics.
"The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" The King Cole Trio 1946 This song was written in 1944 by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells. It's also known as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire." It reached No. 3 on the charts.
Nat King Cole 1953 This version first charted on the Hot 100 in 1960.
1961 This is the most famous version of the song, recorded in stereo. It has charted on the Hot 100 every year since 2013, reaching No. 9 in 2023.
Les Brown and His Orchestra 1946 Featuring Doris Day on vocals, this version reached No. 12 on the radio charts.
James Brown & The Famous Flames 1966 This version reached No. 12 on the Best Selling Christmas Singles chart.
Herb Alpert 1968 This version was No. 1 on the Christmas Singles chart for three weeks.
Natalie Cole 1991 This version reached No. 22 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart.
Toni Braxton 1993 This version reached No. 57 on the Hot R&B Airplay chart.
Reba McEntire 1996 This version reached No. 63 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Trace Adkins 1998 This version reached No. 64 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Martina McBride 1998 This version reached No. 67 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Christina Aguilera 1999 This version reached No. 18 on the Hot 100 chart, making it the first to reach the Top 40.
Michael Bublé 2003 This version reached No. 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Lauren Daigle 2018 This version reached No. 33 on the Holiday 100 chart.
"Christmas Spirit" Richard Marx 2011 This song reached No. 15 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Christmas Spirits" Julia Lee and Her Boy Friends 1948 This song reached No. 14 on the Best-Selling Retail Race Records chart.
"Christmas Tears" Freddy King 1961 This R&B hit also charted on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Christmas This Year" Mêlée 2008
"Christmas Through Your Eyes" Gloria Estefan 1992 This song reached the British pop singles chart.
"Christmas Time" (1) Bryan Adams 1985 This song reached No. 4 on the Christmas singles chart.
"Christmas Time" (2) John Anderson 1994 This song reached No. 57 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Christmas Time" (3) Christina Aguilera 2000 This was a promotional single for her album My Kind of Christmas.
"Christmas Time (Is Here Again)" The Beatles 1967 Ringo Starr also recorded this song for his Christmas album.
"Christmas Time Is Here" (1) Vince Guaraldi Trio 1965 This song was made for the 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. It reached No. 17 on the Holiday 100 chart.
Toni Braxton 2001 This version reached No. 11 on the Holiday Airplay chart.
"Christmas Time Is Here" (2) Ray Parker Jr. 1982 This song was re-released as the B-side to his hit "Jamie."
"Christmas Time's A-Comin'" Sammy Kershaw 1994 This song reached No. 50 on the Country chart.
"Christmas Tonight" Dave Barnes with Hillary Scott 2010 This song reached No. 9 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"Christmas Tree" (1) Lady Gaga featuring Space Cowboy 2009 This song reached No. 23 on the Holiday/Seasonal Digital Songs chart.
"Christmas Tree" (2) V 2021 This song reached No. 1 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
"The Christmas Tree Angel (Sweet Angie)" Fran Allison 1951 This song reached No. 14 on the Best Selling Children's chart.
"Christmas Tree Farm" Taylor Swift 2019 Taylor Swift wrote and produced this song. It reached No. 59 on the Hot 100 chart.
2021 This is an updated "Old Timey Version" that also charted on the Hot 100.
"A Christmas Tribute" Bob Luman 1977 This song reached No. 92 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Christmas Vacation" Mavis Staples 1989 This song is from the 1989 movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
"The Christmas Waltz" Harry Connick, Jr. 2003 Many famous artists like Frank Sinatra and The Carpenters have recorded this song.
"Christmas Where You Are" Five for Fighting featuring Jim Brickman 2017 This song reached No. 11 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day" Brenda Lee 1964 This song charted for one week.
"A Christmas Wish" Bobby Goldsboro 1968 This song reached No. 11 on the Christmas singles chart.
"Christmas with the Devil" Spinal Tap 1984 This song was written by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer.
"Christmas Without You" Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton 1984 This song is from their album Once Upon a Christmas.
"Christmas Won't Be the Same This Year" The Jackson 5 1970 This song reached No. 2 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Christmas Wrapping" The Waitresses 1981 This song reached No. 67 on the Holiday 100 chart.
"Christmastime" (1) Aimee Mann with Michael Penn 1996 This song was used in the film Hard Eight.
"Christmastime" (2) The Smashing Pumpkins 1997 This song was released on a charity album for the Special Olympics.
"The Closing of the Year" The Musical Cast of Toys featuring Wendy & Lisa 1992 This was the main theme song for the 1992 movie Toys. It reached No. 53 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart.
"Cold" John Gary 1967 This song was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks.
"Cold Cold Winter" The Pixies Three 1963 This song reached No. 79 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Cold December Night" Michael Bublé 2011 This song reached No. 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Colorado Christmas" Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 1983 This song reached No. 92 on the Hot Country Singles chart and features Emmylou Harris.
"Coming Home for Christmas" Jim Brickman 2007 This song reached No. 4 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"Cool Yule" Louis Armstrong with the Commanders 1953 This song was also a hit for Bette Midler in 2006.
"Coventry Carol" Robert Shaw 1949 This is a Christmas carol from the 16th century.
"Cozy Little Christmas" Katy Perry 2018 Katy Perry wrote and produced this song. It was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for one week.
"A Crosby Christmas" (Parts 1 & 2) Gary, Phillip, Dennis, Lindsay and Bing Crosby 1950 This song reached No. 22 on the Best Selling Pop Singles chart and features Bing Crosby's sons.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" Pentatonix 2014 This famous piece of music is from The Nutcracker. Pentatonix's version reached No. 27 on the Holiday 100.
"Dearest Santa" Bobby Vinton 1964 This song reached No. 8 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"December Prayer" Idina Menzel 2014 This song is from Idina Menzel's album Holiday Wishes.
"Deck the Halls" Nat King Cole 1960 This version reached No. 16 on the Hot 100 chart in 2022.
Mannheim Steamroller 1984 This version reached No. 10 on the Holiday Airplay chart.
SHeDAISY 1999 This version was in the movie Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas and reached No. 61 on the Hot 100 chart.
Brian Wilson 2005 This version reached No. 8 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Deck the Halls/The Twelve Days of Christmas" Kenny G 2002 This is a mix of two old carols and reached No. 22 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Dig That Crazy Santa Claus" Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra 1954 This song was also recorded by The Brian Setzer Orchestra.
"Ding Dong, Ding Dong" George Harrison 1974 This song reached No. 36 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" Band Aid 1984 This song was recorded by many stars to help with famine relief in Ethiopia. It was No. 1 in the UK.
Glee Cast 2011 This version was recorded for the TV show Glee and reached No. 92 on the Hot 100.
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" Bing Crosby 1963 This song reached No. 2 on the Christmas Singles chart.
Andy Williams 1965 This version reached No. 18 on the Christmas Singles chart.
Vanessa Williams 1996 This version reached No. 15 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Carrie Underwood 2007 This version reached No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks.
Carole King 2011 This version reached No. 14 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Jordin Sparks 2012 This version reached No. 7 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Russell Watson 2016 This version reached No. 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey)" Lou Monte 1960 This song reached No. 114 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
"¿Dónde Está Santa Claus? (Where Is Santa Claus?)" Augie Rios 1958 This song reached No. 47 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Don't Save It All for Christmas Day" Celine Dion 1998 This song was covered by the Christian group Avalon.
"Don't Shoot Me Santa" The Killers 2007 This song reached No. 58 on the Hot Digital Songs chart.
"(Don't Wait 'Till) The Night Before Christmas" Eddy Duchin and his Orchestra 1938 This song reached No. 9 on the pop singles chart.
"Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)" Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2012 This song reached No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Early Christmas Morning" Cyndi Lauper 1998 This song is from Cyndi Lauper's album Merry Christmas...Have a Nice Life.
"Easier Said Than Done" Jon Anderson 1986 This song was written by Vangelis and is from Jon Anderson's Christmas album 3 Ships.
"8 Days of Christmas" Destiny's Child 2001 This song reached No. 57 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
"Elf's Lament" Barenaked Ladies featuring Michael Bublé 2004
"Even Santa Claus Gets the Blues" Marty Stuart 2003 This song reached No. 55 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Every Year, Every Christmas" Luther Vandross 1995 This song reached No. 32 on the Hot R&B Airplay chart.
"(Everybody's Waitin' for) The Man with the Bag" Kay Starr 1950 Many artists have recorded this song, including Vonda Shepard and The Brian Setzer Orchestra.
"Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday" William Bell 1967 This song reached No. 33 on the Best Selling R&B Singles chart.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Fa La La" Jim Brickman featuring Olivia Jade Archbold 2011 This song reached No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"Fall Softly Snow" Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius 1977 This song reached No. 91 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues)" Johnny Otis Orchestra with Little Esther and Mel Walker 1950 This song reached No. 6 on the Best Selling Retail Rhythm & Blues Records chart.
"Father Christmas" The Kinks 1977 This song was written by Ray Davies of the Kinks.
"Favorite Time of Year" India Arie & Joe Sample featuring Tori Kelly 2015 This song reached No. 24 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Feliz Navidad" José Feliciano 1970 José Feliciano wrote this song. It reached No. 6 on the Hot 100 chart in 2021 and is a huge holiday hit.
Clay Walker 2002 This version reached No. 49 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Jon Secada 2005 This version reached No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"The First Christmas" Danny Thomas 1967 This song was from the 1967 animated special The Cricket on the Hearth.
"The First Noel" Clay Aiken 2003 This modern version of the carol reached No. 9 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
Carrie Underwood 2008 This version reached No. 50 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
"Footprints in the Snow" Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys 1946 This song reached No. 5 on the Most-Played Juke Box Folk Records chart.
"Frosty the Snowman" Gene Autry and The Cass County Boys 1950 This song was No. 2 on the Best Selling Children's Records chart for five weeks. It also reached No. 7 on the Pop Singles chart.
Nat King Cole 1950 This version reached No. 9 on the Disk Jockeys chart.
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians 1950 This version reached No. 28 on the Disk Jockeys chart.
Red Foley and the Little Foleys 1951 This version reached No. 6 on the Best Selling Children's Records chart.
Jimmy Durante 1969 This version was from the 1969 animated TV special Frosty the Snowman. It reached No. 27 on the Holiday 100 chart.
Johnny Mathis 2002 This version reached No. 29 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Kimberley Locke 2007 This version was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for one week.
Whitney Wolanin 2012 This version reached No. 13 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Gabriel's Message" Sting 1985 This song was included on the 1987 holiday album A Very Special Christmas.
"Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" Carla Thomas 1963 This song reached No. 23 on the Christmas Singles chart. It was inspired by her earlier hit "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)".
"Ghost of My Christmas Past" Robin Meade 2017 This song reached No. 22 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"The Gift" Jim Brickman 1997 This song reached No. 3 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"The Gift of Giving" Bill Withers 1972 This song reached No. 5 on the Christmas survey.
"Give Love on Christmas Day" The Jackson 5 1970 This song was also an R&B hit for Johnny Gill in 1998.
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" Peter, Paul & Mary 1964 This classic spiritual reached No. 7 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" Garth Brooks 2000 This is a traditional Christmas carol recorded by many artists.
"Goin' Home (Sing a Song of Christmas Cheer)" Bobby Sherman 1970 This song includes a part of "Silent Night."
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" Elmo & Patsy 1979 This funny song was No. 1 on the Christmas singles charts for several years and is the best-selling novelty Christmas single ever in the U.S.
"A Great Big Sled" The Killers 2006 This song reached No. 54 on the Hot 100 chart.
"The Greatest Gift of All" Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton 1984 This song reached the Hot 100, Country, and Adult Contemporary charts.
"Greatest Time of Year" Aly & AJ 2006 This song was used in the movie The Santa Clause 3.
"Green Chri$tma$" Stan Freberg 1958 This is a funny "commercial" parody of Scrooge.
"Grown-Up Christmas List" David Foster featuring Natalie Cole 1990 Many artists have had hit versions of this song, including Amy Grant and Barbra Streisand.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Hangin' Round the Mistletoe" Brooks & Dunn 2002 This song was from the album It Won't Be Christmas Without You.
"Happy Birthday, Jesus" Patti Page 1967 This song reached No. 15 on the Christmas Chart.
"Happy Christmas, Little Friend" Rosemary Clooney 1953 This was the official song for the 1953 Christmas Seals campaign.
"The Happy Elf" Harry Connick, Jr. 2005 This song is from the album Harry for the Holidays.
"Happy Holiday" Bing Crosby 1942 This song was written by Irving Berlin for the 1942 movie Holiday Inn.
"Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season" Andy Williams 1963 This mix of songs reached No. 12 on the Holiday 100 chart and No. 18 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Happy New Year" (1) Judy Garland 1957 This song was also recorded by Nat King Cole.
"Happy New Year" (2) ABBA 1980 This song was released as a CD single in 1999.
"The Happy Reindeer" Russ Regan 1959 This funny song was inspired by "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" and reached No. 34 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir 1971 This famous song was written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It reached No. 3 on the Christmas Singles chart and No. 38 on the Hot 100 chart.
Celine Dion 1998 This version reached No. 32 on the Holiday 100 chart.
Sarah McLachlan 2006 This version reached No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Josh Groban 2017 This version reached No. 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
John Legend 2019 This version reached No. 69 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Hard Candy Christmas" Dolly Parton 1982 This song reached No. 8 on the country charts.
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Carrie Underwood 2008 This version reached No. 14 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Garland, JudyJudy Garland 1944 This song was introduced in the 1944 movie Meet Me in St. Louis starring Judy Garland. It reached No. 27 on the pop singles chart.
Sinatra, FrankFrank Sinatra 1948 Frank Sinatra's version reached No. 14 on the Holiday 100 chart.
Carpenters, TheThe Carpenters 1978 This version reached No. 27 on the Holiday Songs chart.
Grant, AmyAmy Grant 1992 This version reached No. 6 on the Holiday Songs chart.
Aguilera, ChristinaChristina Aguilera 2000 This version reached No. 31 on the Holiday 100.
Braxton, ToniToni Braxton 2001 This version reached No. 14 on the Holiday Songs chart.
Taylor, JamesJames Taylor 2001 This version reached No. 3 on the Holiday Songs chart.
Bublé, MichaelMichael Bublé 2011 This version reached No. 24 on the Holiday 100.
Smith, SamSam Smith 2014 Sam Smith's version was the first to chart on the Hot 100 in its history.
"The Heart of Christmas" Matthew West 2011 This song reached No. 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Hello, Mr. Kringle" Kay Kyser and his Orchestra 1939 This was a fun novelty record.
"Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" Gene Autry 1947 This song was a huge hit, reaching No. 1 on the Country & Western Records Most Played By Folk Disk Jockeys charts. It also reached No. 26 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Here It Is Christmas/Baby, It's Cold Outside" Kenny Rogers featuring Jennifer Nettles 2015 This song reached No. 18 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Here's Your Sign Christmas" Bill Engvall 1998 This was a Christmas version of his hit "Here's Your Sign" and was a No. 1 hit on the Country Singles chart.
"Hey America" James Brown 1970 This song was popular in 1970.
"Hey Santa!" Carnie and Wendy Wilson 1993 This song was popular in 1994.
"Hitch a Ride with Santa" Jim Brickman with Charlie Alan 2015 This song reached No. 22 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Holiday Hootenanny" Paul & Paula 1963 This song reached No. 19 on the Christmas Singles Chart and is an adaptation of "Jingle Bells."
"Holiday in Cambodia" Richard Cheese 2006 This is a lounge-music cover with Christmas bells!
"A Holly Jolly Christmas" Burl Ives 1964 This song was written by Johnny Marks. It reached No. 13 on the Christmas Singles chart and No. 4 on the Hot 100 chart in 2020. It became famous from the 1964 TV special Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Alan Jackson 1992 This version was in the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Michael Bublé 2011 This version reached No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Lady Antebellum 2012 This version reached No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"The Holly and the Ivy" Petula Clark 1958 This was one of the first British stereo recordings.
"Home for Christmas" Daryl Hall & John Oates 2006 This song is from their album Home for Christmas.
"Honky Tonk Christmas" Alan Jackson 1993 This song reached No. 53 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Hooray for Santa Claus" Al Hirt 1964 This song reached No. 9 on the Christmas Chart and was from the 1964 movie Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.
"How Lovely Is Christmas" Bing Crosby 1957 This song was written by Arnold Sundgaard and Alec Wilder.
"Hurry Home for Christmas" Robert Goulet 1968 Robert Goulet's version reached No. 19 on the Christmas survey.

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"I Believe in Father Christmas" Greg Lake 1975 This song reached No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart.
"I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You" Margo Guryan 2001 This song was also released by Claudine Longet.
"I Don't Wanna Spend One More Christmas Without You" 'N Sync 2001 This song reached No. 24 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" Bing Crosby 1956 Many famous singers have recorded this song, including Nat King Cole and The Carpenters.
"I Only Want You for Christmas" Alan Jackson 1991 This song reached No. 41 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" Boyd, JimmyJimmy Boyd 1952 This song was No. 1 on both the Pop chart and Children's chart.
Jones and his City Slickers, SpikeSpike Jones and his City Slickers 1952 This version reached No. 4 on the Pop chart. Many popular artists have covered it.
Four Seasons, TheThe Four Seasons 1964 This version reached No. 19 on the Christmas Records Charts.
Jackson 5, TheThe Jackson 5 1970 This version reached No. 45 on the Holiday 100.
"I Saw Three Ships" Sting 1997 This was a charity single and video.
"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" Gayla Peevey 1953 This fun song was also recorded by The Three Stooges.
"I Want Eddie Fisher for Christmas" Betty Johnson 1954 This song was released during the height of Eddie Fisher's popularity.
"I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas" Jon Bon Jovi 1992 This song replaced "Back Door Santa" on later versions of the A Very Special Christmas album.
"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" Wilson Phillips 2010 This song reached No. 13 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It's a remake of a 1973 UK hit.
"I Won't Be Home for Christmas" Blink-182 2001 This song reached No. 34 on the Hot 100 Sales chart.
"I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas" Yogi Yorgesson with the Johnny Duffy Trio 1949 This song reached No. 5 on the "Best Seller" chart.
"I'll Be Home" Meghan Trainor 2014 This song reached No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"I'll Be Home for Christmas" Bing Crosby 1943 This song was written during World War II to honor soldiers. Many artists have covered it.
"I'll Make Every Day Christmas (For My Woman)" Joe Tex 1967 This song reached No. 15 on the Christmas charts.
"I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter" Connie Francis 1962 This song charted on the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts.
"I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Claus" Brenda Lee 1956 Brenda Lee was 12 years old when this song was released.
"I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" Les Brown & His Orchestra 1948 This song was written by Irving Berlin. Les Brown's instrumental version became a million-selling hit.
"If Every Day Was Like Christmas" Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires and The Imperials Quartet 1966 This song charted again in 1967.
"If We Make It Through December" Merle Haggard 1973 This song charted on the Pop, Country, Easy Listening, and Christmas surveys.
"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Daryl Hall & John Oates 2006 This traditional carol was a No. 1 hit on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.
"It Doesn't Have to Be That Way" Jim Croce 1973 This song reached No. 64 on the Hot 100 chart.
"It May Be Winter Outside (But in My Heart It's Spring)" Felice Taylor 1967 This song was written by Barry White.
"It Must Have Been the Mistletoe" Barbara Mandrell 1984 This song was also a hit for Barbra Streisand.
"It Wasn't His Child" Sawyer Brown 1988 This song reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"It Won't Be Christmas Without You" Brooks & Dunn 2002 This song was from their album It Won't Be Christmas Without You.
"It Won't Be the Same This Year" Vince Gill 1995 This song reached No. 74 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"It Wouldn't Be Christmas (Without You)" John Tesh 2002 This song reached No. 7 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra 1951 This song reached No. 19 on the Disk Jockeys chart. It was written by Meredith Willson while he was writing The Music Man.
Johnny Mathis 1986 This version reached No. 3 on the Holiday Airplay chart.
Michael Bublé 2011 This version reached No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart and No. 20 on the Hot 100 chart.
"It's Christmas" Ronnie Milsap 1986 This song was later covered by Trace Adkins.
"It's Christmas (All Over the World)" Sheena Easton 1985 This song was from the 1985 movie Santa Claus: The Movie.
"It's Christmas Time All Over the World" Sammy Davis, Jr. 1963 This song was also recorded by the Jackie Gleason orchestra.
"(It's Gonna Be a) Lonely Christmas" The Orioles 1948 This song reached No. 8 on the R&B Juke Box chart.
"It's Just Another New Year's Eve" Barry Manilow 1977 This song reached No. 33 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"It's So Close to Christmas (And I'm So Far From Home)" The Bellamy Brothers 1981 This song reached No. 62 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" Andy Williams 1963 This song was chosen as the theme song for Christmas Seals in 1968 and 1976. It reached No. 5 on the Hot 100 chart in 2021, which was Andy Williams' highest rank since 1963!
Johnny Mathis 1986 This version reached No. 7 on the Holiday Airplay chart.
Garth Brooks 1999 This version reached No. 56 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
BarlowGirl 2008 This version reached No. 21 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
Harry Connick, Jr. 2008 This version reached No. 9 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

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"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" Josh Groban 2005 The most famous instrumental version of this song is "Joy" by George Winston.
"Jingle Bell Rock" Bobby Helms 1957 This song reached No. 6 on the Top 100 Sides chart. It holds the record for the longest wait for a top 5 hit after an artist's first chart appearance (over 61 years!). It reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart in 2020.
Chet Atkins 1961 This version reached No. 106 on the Bubbling Under The Hot 100 chart.
Bobby Rydell & Chubby Checker 1961 This version reached No. 21 on the Hot 100 chart.
Brenda Lee 1964 This version reached No. 8 on the Christmas Singles chart.
Daryl Hall & John Oates 1983 This version reached No. 6 on the Holiday Airplay chart.
George Strait 1999 This version reached No. 69 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Aaron Tippin 2001 This version reached No. 52 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Newsboys 2010 This version reached No. 15 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
"Jingle Bells" Goodman, BennyBenny Goodman and his Orchestra 1935 This version reached No. 18 on the popular singles chart. Many artists have recorded hit versions of this classic song.
Miller, GlennGlenn Miller and his Orchestra 1941 This version reached No. 5 on the popular singles chart.
Crosby, BingBing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters 1943 This version reached No. 19 on the popular singles chart.
Paul, LesLes Paul 1951 This version reached No. 10 on the popular singles chart.
Singing Dogs, TheThe Singing Dogs 1955 This funny version by dogs reached No. 1 on the special Christmas singles chart in 1972!
Lewis Trio, RamseyRamsey Lewis Trio 1964 This version reached No. 21 on the Christmas Holiday Charts.
Booker T. & the MG's 1966 This version reached No. 20 on the Christmas Holiday Charts.
Yello 1995 This was the only holiday song to chart on Billboard's dance charts.
Locke, KimberleyKimberley Locke 2006 This version was No. 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart for one week.
Bublé, MichaelMichael Bublé featuring The Puppini Sisters 2011 This version reached No. 37 on the Holiday 100.
"Jingo Jango" Bert Kaempfert and his Orchestra 1963 This instrumental song reached No. 8 on the Christmas Single chart.
"Joy to the World" Mannheim Steamroller 1995 This song was first recorded in 1911. Mannheim Steamroller's version is from their album Christmas in the Aire.
"A Joyful Noise" Jo Dee Messina 2002 This song reached No. 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Just Put a Ribbon in Your Hair" Alan Jackson 2004 This song is from the album A Very Special Acoustic Christmas.

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"The Kid" Clint Black 1995 This song reached No. 71 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"The Kid in Me" Craig Morgan 2000 This song reached No. 68 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"A Kiss for Christmas (O Tannenbaum)" Joe Dowell 1961 This song has new lyrics set to an old German folk song melody.
"Kissin' by the Mistletoe" Aretha Franklin 1961 This song appeared on the "Music Vendor" Christmas chart.

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"Last Christmas" Wham! 1984 This song was written by George Michael. It reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 chart in 2023 and is one of the most popular Christmas songs.
Ashley Tisdale 2006 This version reached No. 47 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
Taylor Swift 2007 This version reached No. 28 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Glee Cast featuring Lea Michele and Cory Monteith 2009 This version was performed in the TV show Glee and was the first to make the Hot 100 chart.
Ariana Grande 2013 This version reached No. 1 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
Carly Rae Jepsen 2015 This version reached No. 43 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
Lauren Spencer-Smith 2022 This version reached No. 49 on the Holiday 100 chart.
"Leroy the Redneck Reindeer" Joe Diffie 1995 This song reached No. 33 on the Country charts.
"Let It Be Christmas" Alan Jackson 2002 This song reached No. 37 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Let It Snow" Boyz II Men 1993 This song was co-written by Brian McKnight. It's not the same as "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!".
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra 1945 This song was No. 1 on the radio charts for six weeks! It was written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne.
Connee Boswell and Russ Morgan and His Orchestra 1946 This version reached No. 9 on the Juke Box Records chart.
Bob Crosby and Orchestra 1946 This version reached No. 14 on the Juke Box Records chart.
Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1946 This version reached No. 7 on the radio charts.
Frank Sinatra with The B. Swanson Quartet 1950 This version reached No. 45 on the Holiday 100.
Dean Martin 1959 Dean Martin's version reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart in 2024.
Ricochet 1996 This version reached No. 39 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Martina McBride 1998 This version reached No. 64 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
George Strait 1999 This version reached No. 72 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Carly Simon 2005 This version reached No. 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Mannheim Steamroller 2007 This version reached No. 26 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Rod Stewart 2012 This version was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for five weeks.
India Arie & Joe Sample 2015 This version reached No. 16 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Pentatonix 2017 This version reached No. 17 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Seal 2017 This version reached No. 11 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Let's Light the Christmas Tree" Ruby Wright 1957 This song was popular on various pop charts.
"Let's Make a Baby King" Wynonna Judd 1994 This song is from the album Tell Me Why.
"Let's Make Christmas Mean Something This Year" James Brown 1967 This song reached No. 13 on the Christmas Chart.
"Let's Make Christmas Merry, Baby" Amos Milburn and his Aladdin Chicken-Shackers 1949 This song was a hit on the R&B Best Seller chart.
"Let's Start the New Year Right" Bing Crosby 1943 This song was from the 1942 movie Holiday Inn.
"Let the Season Take Wing" Amy Grant 1992 This song was only available as a cassette with Amy Grant's album.
"Light of the Stable" Emmylou Harris 1975 This song features Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Neil Young on backing vocals.
"Like It's Christmas" Jonas Brothers 2019 This song was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks and reached No. 44 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Li'l Elfy" Ray Bolger 1963 This song reached No. 10 on the Christmas charts.
"Linus and Lucy (Peanuts Theme)" Vince Guaraldi Trio 1964 This song is from the 1964 album Jazz Impressions of A Boy Named Charlie Brown and the 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. It reached No. 17 on the Holiday 100 chart.
"Little Altar Boy" Vic Dana 1961 This song became a Christmas song because it was included on many Christmas albums.
"Little Becky's Christmas Wish" Becky Lamb 1967 This was a spoken-word record that reached No. 2 on the Christmas chart, even though it was controversial.
"The Little Boy that Santa Claus Forgot" Vera Lynn 1937 This song was covered by Nat King Cole and sung in the movie Jingle All The Way.
"Little Drummer Boy, TheThe Little Drummer Boy (Carol of the Drum)" Simeone, HarryHarry Simeone Chorale 1958 This song was written in 1941. Harry Simeone's version was the first to chart, reaching No. 13 on the Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Christmas Record chart for 10 weeks!
Cash, JohnnyJohnny Cash 1959 This version reached No. 63 on the Hot 100.
Crosby, BingBing Crosby 1963 This version reached No. 46 on the Holiday 100. Bing Crosby also recorded a famous duet with David Bowie.
Mathis, JohnnyJohnny Mathis 1963 This version reached No. 11 on the Christmas Records chart.
Baez, JoanJoan Baez 1966 This version reached No. 16 on the Best Bets For Christmas chart.
Burrell, KennyKenny Burrell 1966 This version reached No. 21 on the Best Bets For Christmas chart.
Rawls, LouLou Rawls 1967 This version reached No. 2 on the Christmas Singles chart for two weeks.
Segar, BobBob Segar & The Silver Bullet Band 1987 This version reached No. 42 on the Holiday Songs chart.
Pentatonix 2013 This version was No. 1 on the Holiday 100.
"Little Saint Nick" The Beach Boys 1963 This song was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. It reached No. 3 on the Christmas Singles chart and No. 29 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Little Sandy Sleighfoot" Jimmy Dean 1957 This was a fun novelty song.
"Lonesome Christmas" Lowell Fulson 1950 This song was popular on the R&B charts and later on the Christmas singles chart.
"Love For Christmas" Felix Gross and his Orchestra 1949 This song reached No. 9 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.
"Love Is" Leza Miller 1967 This song reached No. 20 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Love on Layaway" Gloria Estefan 2000 This song was included on the album Now That's What I Call Christmas!.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Macarena Christmas" Los del Río 1996 This is a mix of the dance song "Macarena" with many holiday songs.
"The Man with All the Toys" The Beach Boys 1964 This song reached No. 6 on the Christmas chart.
"Marshmallow World" Bing Crosby 1950 This song was also recorded by Darlene Love for a classic holiday album.
"The Marvelous Toy" Chad Mitchell Trio 1963 This song was written by Tom Paxton.
"Mary, Did You Know" Kenny Rogers with Wynonna 1996 This song was written in 1984 and has been a hit for many artists.
"Mary's Boy Child" Harry Belafonte 1956 This song was also a No. 1 hit in the UK for Boney M.
"May Christmas Bring You Happiness" Luther 1976 This song features Luther Vandross on lead vocals.
"May You Always" Harry Harrison 1965 This was a spoken-word recording that reached No. 26 on the Top Christmas Singles chart.
"Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)" Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sisters 1950 This Hawaiian-themed Christmas song reached No. 36 on the Hot 100 chart.
Jimmy Buffett 1996 This version reached No. 12 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
"Merry Christmas" (1) Judy Garland 1949 This song was from the 1949 movie In the Good Old Summertime.
"Merry Christmas" (2) Ed Sheeran & Elton John 2021 This song was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for one week.
"Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)" The Ramones 1987 This song was the B-side of their single "I Wanna Live".
"Merry Christmas, Baby" Johnny Moore's Three Blazers 1947 This original version reached No. 3 on the R&B Juke Box chart. Many artists have covered it, including Bruce Springsteen.
"Merry Christmas Darling" The Carpenters 1970 This song was re-recorded in 1978 for their holiday album.
"Merry Christmas Everybody" Train 2015 This song reached No. 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It was first recorded by the English band Slade.
"Merry Christmas from the Family" Robert Earl Keen 1994 This song was also a hit for Montgomery Gentry.
"Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" 'N Sync 1998 This song was popular on the Top 40 Mainstream chart.
"Merry Christmas in the NFL" Buckner & Garcia 1980 This funny song imagined Howard Cosell as Santa Claus.
"Merry Christmas Strait to You" George Strait 1986 This song reached the Hot Country Singles chart in 1998.
"Merry Merry Christmas Baby" Dodie Stevens 1960 This song was covered by Margo Sylvia.
"Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas" Frickin' A 2004 This song has two versions, one about the Boston Red Sox and one about family.
"Merry Twistmas" The Marcels 1961 This song was made to go along with the dance craze called "The Twist."
"Mistletoe" (1) Colbie Caillat 2007 This song reached No. 75 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Mistletoe" (2) Justin Bieber 2011 This song reached No. 11 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Mistletoe and Holly" Frank Sinatra 1957 This song was chosen as the theme song for the 1960 Christmas Seals appeal.
"The Mistletoe and Me" Isaac Hayes 1969 This song charted again in 1973.
"Monsters' Holiday" Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers 1962 This song is similar to his hit "Monster Mash" and reached No. 30 on the Hot 100.
"The More You Give (The More You'll Have)" Michael Bublé 2015 This song reached No. 19 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo" South Park 1997 This song first appeared in a South Park episode.
"Must Be Santa" Lorne Greene with the Jimmy Joyce Children's Choir 1966 This song was also covered by Bob Dylan.
"My Boyfriend's Coming Home for Christmas" Toni Wine 1963 This song includes parts of "The First Noel".
"My Christmas Card to You" The Partridge Family 1971 This song was from the No. 1 Christmas album of 1971.
"My Favorite Things" Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass 1968 This song was originally written for the musical The Sound of Music. Herb Alpert's version reached No. 7 on the Easy Listening chart.
"My Mom and Santa Claus" George Jones 1965 This song charted for one week.
"My Only Wish (This Year)" Britney Spears 2000 This song reached No. 7 on the Christmas Songs chart.

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"Natividad (Nativity)" Harvie June Van 1967 This song reached No. 15 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"New Year's Eve 1999" Alabama with Gretchen Peters 1999 This song reached No. 55 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"A New York Christmas" Rob Thomas 2003 This song reached No. 22 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart.
"The Night Before Christmas" (1) Milton Cross 1939 This is a reading of Clement Moore's famous 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas".
"The Night Before Christmas" (2) Carly Simon 1992 This song was used in the films This Is My Life and Mixed Nuts.
"The Night Before Christmas Song" Rosemary Clooney & Gene Autry 1952 This is a recording of Clement Moore's poem with music.
"The Night Santa Went Crazy" "Weird Al" Yankovic 1996 This is a funny parody of Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas".
"Night was Anything but Silent, TheThe Night was Anything but Silent" Shiloh 2010 This song was co-written by Dan Adkins.
"Nina-Non" Joni James 1953
"Not Another Christmas Song" Blink-182 2019 This song talks about depression and relationships during the holidays. It reached No. 16 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart.
"A Not So Merry Christmas" Bobby Vee 1962 This song is from the album Merry Christmas from Bobby Vee.
"Nutcracker Suite, TheThe Nutcracker Suite" Fiedler, ArthurArthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops 1958 This famous classical piece has also been made into rock versions by The Brian Setzer Orchestra and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
"Nuttin' for Christmas" Art Mooney and His Orchestra
Vocal by Barry Gordon		 1955 This song reached No. 6 on the Popular Records chart. Many artists recorded versions of this song.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"O Bambino (One Cold and Blessed Winter)" Harry Simeone Chorale 1964 This song reached No. 9 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"O Come All Ye Faithful" Twisted Sister 2006 This version is performed in the style of their hit "We're Not Gonna Take It" but keeps the original carol's words.
"O Holy Night" John Berry 1995 This 19th-century French carol has been recorded by hundreds of artists, including Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.
"O Little Town Of Bethlehem" Jo Stafford 1964 Jo Stafford sings all the vocal parts herself on this song.
"O Tannenbaum" Vince Guaraldi Trio 1965 This song was recorded for the soundtrack of A Charlie Brown Christmas. It reached No. 29 on the Holiday 100 chart.
"Oh Santa!" Mariah Carey 2010 This was the first single from Mariah Carey's second holiday album and was No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for four weeks.
Mariah Carey Featuring Ariana Grande & Jennifer Hudson 2020 This new version was released for Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special and was No. 1 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
"Oi to the World" The Vandals 1996 This song was covered by No Doubt.
"An Old Christmas Card" Jim Reeves 1963 This song was from the album Twelve Songs of Christmas.
"The Old Man's Back in Town" Garth Brooks 1992 This song reached No. 48 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Old Time Christmas" George Strait 1999 This song reached No. 62 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Old Toy Trains" Roger Miller 1967 This song reached No. 13 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"One Wish (for Christmas)" Whitney Houston 2003 This song reached No. 23 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart.
"Our Winter Love" Bill Pursell 1963 This instrumental song reached No. 9 on the Hot 100 chart.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Paper Angels" Jimmy Wayne 2003 This song reached No. 18 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" Vincent Lopez Orchestra 1922 This song reached No. 3 on the pop singles chart.
"Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" David Bowie & Bing Crosby 1982 This famous duet was first performed in 1977 for Bing Crosby's TV special. The video became a holiday favorite on MTV.
"Pick Out a Christmas Tree" Dan + Shay 2021 This song reached No. 77 on the Hot 100 chart and No. 11 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
"Please Come Home for Christmas" Charles Brown 1960 This song reached No. 21 on the Hot R&B Sides chart and No. 1 on the Christmas Singles chart in 1972.
The Uniques 1967 This version reached No. 32 on the Christmas Singles chart.
Eagles 1978 This version reached No. 18 on the Hot 100 chart.
Gary Allan 1996 This version reached No. 70 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Lee Roy Parnell 1996 This version reached No. 71 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Willie Nelson 2003 This version reached No. 50 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Josh Gracin 2005 This version reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Martina McBride 2011 This version reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Kelly Clarkson 2013 This version reached No. 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"Please, Daddy" John Denver 1973 This song reached No. 7 on the Christmas Singles chart and No. 69 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man)" The Charmels 1966 This song is about a lonely Christmas because a loved one is in Vietnam.
"Po' Folks' Christmas" Bill Anderson and The Po' Boys 1968 This song reached No. 18 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Presents for Christmas" Solomon Burke 1968 This song was released on the album Soul Christmas.
"Pretty Paper" Roy Orbison 1963 This song reached No. 15 on the Hot 100 chart. It was written by Willie Nelson.
"Put a Little Holiday in Your Heart" LeAnn Rimes 1996 This song reached No. 51 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Put Christ Back Into Christmas" Red Foley with The Anita Kerr Singers 1953 This song reached No. 23 on the pop singles chart.

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"The Real Meaning of Christmas" Ray Conniff and The Singers 1965 This song reached No. 19 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"Redneck 12 Days of Christmas" Jeff Foxworthy 1995 This is a funny version of "Twelve Days of Christmas" and reached No. 18 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Reindeer Boogie" Trisha Yearwood 1994 This song reached No. 63 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Remember Bethlehem" Dee Mullins 1970 This song reached No. 71 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Ring Out, Solstice Bells" Jethro Tull 1976 This song is from the album Songs from the Wood.
"Ring Those Christmas Bells" Peggy Lee 1953 This song was also recorded by Lawrence Welk.
"River" Barry Manilow 2002 This song reached No. 17 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It was originally recorded by Joni Mitchell.
"Rock and Roll Christmas" George Thorogood & the Destroyers 1983
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Brenda Lee 1958 This song was written by Johnny Marks. It first charted in 1960 and became No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart in 2023, almost 63 years after its first release!
Alabama 1996 This version reached No. 64 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
LeAnn Rimes 2004 This version reached No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
MercyMe 2005 This version reached No. 25 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart.
"Rockin' Little Christmas" Carlene Carter 1995 This song reached No. 66 on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Gene Autry & the Pinafores 1949 This song was No. 1 on the Children's Records chart for eight weeks and also No. 1 on the Pop Singles chart. Many artists have covered it.
"Run Rudolph Run" Chuck Berry 1958 This song reached No. 10 on the Hot 100 chart in 2021.
Luke Bryan 2008 This version reached No. 42 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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Title Artist Year Fun Facts
"Same Old Lang Syne" Dan Fogelberg 1980 This song reached No. 9 on the Hot 100 chart.
"Santa Baby" Eartha Kitt with Henri Rene & His Orchestra 1953 This song was also covered by Madonna and Kylie Minogue.
"Santa Baby (Gimme, Gimme, Gimme)" Willa Ford 2001 This was the main single from the album MTV: TRL Christmas.
"Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)" Elvis Presley 1957 This song was written by Aaron Schroeder and Claude DeMetruis.
"Santa Claus and His Old Lady" Cheech & Chong 1971 This was a spoken comedy record that reached No. 3 on the Christmas Singles chart.
"The Santa Claus Boogie" The Tractors 1994 This song was popular on the Hot Country Singles chart.
"Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto" James Brown 1968 This song was popular again in 1998.
"Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney" Ella Fitzgerald 1950
"Santa Claus Is Back in Town" Elvis Presley 1957 This song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
"Santa Claus Is Comin' (In a Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train)" The Tractors 1995 This song is a new version of their hit "Baby Likes to Rock It".
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" Hall, GeorgeGeorge Hall and the Hotel Taft Orchestra 1934 This song was written in 1933. Many artists have recorded hit versions, including The Jackson 5 and Bruce Springsteen.
Crosby, BingBing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters 1947 This version reached No. 22 on the popular singles chart.
Four Seasons, TheThe Four Seasons 1962 This version reached No. 23 on the Hot 100.
Jackson 5, TheThe Jackson 5 1970 This version was No. 1 on the Christmas Singles chart for two weeks.
Springsteen, BruceBruce Springsteen 1981 This live version was very popular and reached No. 1 on the Christmas Hits chart in 1985.
Sinatra, FrankFrank Sinatra with Cyndi Lauper 1992 This version reached No. 1
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