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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Christmas songs from Western music in the ’90s: From mega-hits to hidden gems (31–40)
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.
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.
Christmas Time AgainExtreme
Extreme is a band that represents the ’90s rock scene.
One of the great things about Extreme is their incredible range—they can do everything from hard rock to sweeping ballads.
In “Christmas Time Again,” they create a sacred atmosphere in their own way with beautiful vocal harmonies and melodies.
Based on the theme that “the happier the time, the faster it passes,” the song celebrates happiness while also expressing the anxiety that it might one day come to an end.
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 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.