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)
If Every Day Could Be Christmas98degrees
On Christmas Day, don’t you feel happier and a bit kinder than usual? If so, imagine if every day were Christmas—wouldn’t that feeling continue, making the world a better place? That’s the enchanting message conveyed by “If Every Day Could Be Christmas.” It’s a song released in 1999 by the vocal group 98 Degrees, and its beautiful harmonies are a highlight.
The BlessingsAlabama
When the Christmas season arrives, we naturally find more moments to feel the bonds with family and friends.
This song, included on Alabama’s first Christmas album, captures that warm-hearted spirit.
Set to a gentle melody rooted in the traditions of American country music, it expresses gratitude for the small joys we experience in everyday life.
Released in November 1996, the album also features covers of classic Christmas numbers.
It’s great for listening to while driving, and it will surely warm hearts as background music at a Christmas party with someone special.
Christmas TimeBackstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are a dance-vocal group that epitomized the ’90s.
This is their song “Christmas Time,” released on December 7, 1997.
The track is about spending precious moments at Christmas with the people who matter most.
In Japan, Christmas is often seen as a holiday for couples, but this song celebrates irreplaceable time shared with all your loved ones—family, friends, and partners alike.
It also came out just three years after their debut, capturing their still very young, endearingly fresh vocals.
All Alone On ChristmasDarlene Love
A single by Darlene Love from the soundtrack of Home Alone 2, the familiar movie that airs on TV as Christmas approaches.
Macaulay Culkin was angelic back then, wasn’t he? Despite the title “All Alone on Christmas,” the highlight is its lively, dance-inducing rock sound.
Naughty ChristmasFat Les
Fat Les was formed in the UK to support a football team.
It features Alex, the bassist from Blur, and British actor Keith Allen.
Naughty Christmas was released in 1998 and became a hit in their home country.