75 Christmas Songs to Add to Your Holiday Playlist
When do you start listening to Christmas songs? If you’re anything like me, a Christmas music playlist is on repeat immediately after Halloween! 😅
Whenever you’re ready to fill your home with the melodic sounds of Christmas music, we’ve compiled an awesome list of songs to give you all the Christmas feels and magical holiday vibes!
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Christmas Music for All Season Long
Whenever your heart is ready to get into the holiday spirit, Christmas music is ready to help! That’s why we’ve created the perfect Christmas music playlist on Spotify just for you!
This list has the perfect mix of 75 of the best Christmas songs of all time. We’ve included Christmas pop, Christmas classics, instrumental Christmas favorites, and country Christmas songs! So, whether you’re looking for music to dance to or just chill out with, this list has something you’re guaranteed to love.
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12 Instrumental Christmas Songs
Let’s start with one of my personal favorites! Here are the best instrumental Christmas music covers that you can listen to while you’re curled up by the fire or watching the snow fall gently outside your window. These songs are great for playing in the background during parties, too!
1. Sleigh Ride by Piano Dreamland
2. Carol of the Bells by John Williams
3. We Three Kings by The Piano Guys
4. Silent Night by Harmony Night
5. Nutcracker Suite by The Brian Setzer Orchestra
6. O Come All Ye Faithful/O Holy Night by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra
7. Angels We Have Heard on High by The Piano Guys
8. Holly and the Ivy by The O’Neill Brothers
9. Star of Bethlehem by John Williams
10. Suite from the Polar Express by Alan Silvestri
11. White Christmas by Henry Smith
12. Mary, Did You Know? by the Van Vogel Ensemble
Modern Christmas Hits
Next up is the poppy, upbeat Christmas music that will add merriment to parties and your morning commute! Mariah Carey’s classic hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” was my inspiration for this part of the playlist, and not to brag, but I found the BEST Christmas pop songs!
These songs are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you a little pep in your step during the holiday season.
13. Like It’s Christmas by the Jonas Brothers
14. My Kind of Present by Meghan Trainor
15. Merry Christmas by Ed Sheeran and Elton John
16. Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift
17. Winter Wonderland/Here Comes Santa Claus by Snoop Dogg and Anna Kendrick
18. All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
19. You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
20. Santa’s Coming for Us by Sia
21. Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande
22. Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson
23. Feliz Navidad by Why Don’t We
24. The 12 Days of Christmas by Straight No Chaser
25. Man With the Bag by Jessie J
26. Last Christmas by Wham!
27. Everyday Is Christmas by Sia
28. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Michael Bublé
29. Oh Holy Night by *NSYNC
30. You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Straight No Chaser
31. Deck the Halls by SHeDAISY
32. Wonderful Christmastime by Pentatonix
33. Candy Cane Lane by Sia
34. Step Into Christmas by Elton John
35. Winter Things by Ariana Grande
36. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by *NSYNC
Christmas Music Classics
Ah, the classics. This is the Christmas music that we’ve all loved for years and years. Maybe you heard some of these while baking cookies at your grandma’s house or on the radio when your mom was driving you to school.
For me, I always think of my mom when I listen to any of these songs! She was always singing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” as we were decorating the tree, baking yummy treats, and shopping for gifts. That song always takes me back to being a kid at Christmas. Talk about the ultimate nostalgia!
37. White Christmas by Bing Crosby
38. Little Saint Nick by The Beach Boys
39. Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt
40. Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley
41. Please Come Home for Christmas by the Eagles
42. Frosty the Snowman by Jimmy Durante
43. The Christmas Song by Frank Sinatra
44. O Come All Ye Faithful by Nat King Cole
45. Mele Kalikimaka by Bing Crosby
46. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
47. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town by the Jackson 5
48. Let It Snow by Dean Martin
49. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love
50. Silver Bells by Bing Crosby
51. Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid
52. Merry Christmas, Darling by the Carpenters
53. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon
54. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Pentatonix
55. Run Rudolph Run by Chuck Berry
56. Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy by Bing Crosby and David Bowie
57. Marshmallow World by Darlene Love
58. Mary, Did You Know? by Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd
59. Little Drummer Boy by The Harry Simeone Chorale
60. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters
Country Christmas Songs
Did you know that country artists make Christmas music?! I had no idea. It wasn’t until I was compiling this list that I discovered that one of my country music faves, Luke Bryan, sang a cover of a popular Christmas hit!
In this list, you’ll find your favorite country songs covered by popular country artists, as well as original Christmas songs written by country artists.
61. Take Me Home for Christmas by Dan + Shay
62. Candy Cane Christmas by Darius Rucker
63. Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer by Elmo & Patsy
64. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by Johnny Cash
65. Mele Kalikimaka by Jimmy Buffet
66. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings by the Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan
67. Run Run Rudolph by Luke Bryan
68. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Dolly Parton
69. Christmas in Dixie by Jason Aldean
70. Where Are You Christmas? by Faith Hill
71. Joy to the World by Faith Hill
72. Jingle Bell Rock by Blake Shelton
73. Let It Be Christmas by Alan Jackson
74. Christmas in the Country by Thomas Rhett
75. Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor
Don’t forget to save our Christmas music playlist to your Spotify library! We hope it keeps you and your family in the Christmas spirit all season long!
Merry Christmas, and happy listening! 🎄
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