1990s Western Christmas songs: from blockbuster hits to hidden gems
Just seeing the way the cityscape changes every December and the sparkling decorations lining the shops somehow puts you in a buoyant mood, doesn’t it?
And what you can’t skip during this season, of course, is Christmas songs!
For those looking for Christmas music as BGM for a holiday party or for the car, this article introduces Western Christmas songs from the 1990s—a decade that produced many hit tracks.
Rather than covers of so-called standards, we’ve mainly gathered original Christmas songs, so it’s a must-see for anyone who wants to create a Christmas atmosphere that’s a little different from the usual!
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1990s Western Christmas songs: From big hits to hidden gems (21–30)
Christmas DayDido
Dido is a London singer-songwriter known for her transparent, captivating vocals.
“Christmas Day” is a song she released in 1999, included on her debut album No Angel.
With her angelic voice floating over a relaxed tempo, the track paints a sparkling, Christmassy world.
Listening to it, you’ll feel time slow down—perfect for spending a romantic Christmas day.
Redneck 12 Days of ChristmasJeff Foxworthy
Included on American comedian Jeff Foxworthy’s album “Crank It Up: The Music Album,” released in August 1996, it has since been cherished as a humor-filled Christmas song.
A parody of a traditional Christmas carol, this track weaves “redneck”-style gifts into its lyrics and reached a peak of No.
18 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to boost the Christmas spirit while getting a few laughs.
Christmas songs from Western music in the ’90s: From mega-hits to hidden gems (31–40)
The Gift (ft. Collin Raye & Susan Ashton)Jim Brickman
With its gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics, this song is beloved by many as an essential classic of the Christmas season.
Included on Jim Brickman’s fourth album, The Gift, released in November 1997, it features the warm vocals of Collin Raye and Susan Ashton.
It also achieved commercial success, reaching No.
3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
It’s recommended for those who want to create a Christmas atmosphere but are looking for something a little different.
The message of love and gratitude, sung over a relaxed piano melody, is sure to soothe your heart.
Soon After ChristmasStina Nordenstam
Stina Nordenstam is a Swedish singer-songwriter known for her languid, whispery voice.
“Soon After Christmas,” a track from her debut album Memories of a Color, beautifully captures the feel of a tranquil Christmas.
ChristmastimeThe Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are a band that epitomized the American rock scene of the 1990s.
Their song “Christmas Time” is included on the classic ’90s Christmas compilation album A Very Special Christmas 3.
It’s a ballad that portrays children on Christmas Day.
The lyrics tenderly sing about the heartwarming sight of kids opening their presents in delight.
Written from an adult’s perspective, the song also conveys the depth of parental love, which is part of its appeal.
Because It’s ChristmasBarry Manilow
Barry Manilow is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York.
A multi-talented artist, he was recognized by music legends such as Frank Sinatra and Bob Dylan.
The title “Because It’s Christmas” shows just how important the holiday is to people in America.
ChristmastimeThe Smashing Pumpkins
The 1990s were a time when alternative rock and grunge were hugely popular.
Among the bands often mentioned from that era, The Smashing Pumpkins’ Christmas song “Christmastime” stands out.
With vocalist Billy Corgan’s distinctive voice, the song expresses Christmas in a way only he can.
He gently sings, “Now the time of Christmas has come to everyone,” making it a track that makes you want to share the joy with the people you love—family, a partner, and others close to you.