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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90s Western Christmas songs: introducing everything from massive hits to hidden gems (1–10)
All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
All I Want for Christmas Is You is a song released on November 1, 1994, by Mariah Carey, one of America’s leading R&B singers.
As the Christmas season approaches, you can almost always hear it playing around town.
The song carries a very romantic message: “I don’t need presents; I just want you.” It’s a classic that every couple eagerly awaiting Christmas should listen to.
Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)Mariah Carey
It’s a gentle ballad by Mariah Carey included on her album “Merry Christmas,” released for the holiday season in the ’90s.
Created in 1994 as a collaboration with Walter Afanasieff, the song expresses the loneliness and heartache of not having a loved one by your side during the festive Christmas season.
Its calm arrangement featuring strings and Carey’s emotive vocals really resonate.
It’s a piece that quietly touches the heart when listened to on a Christmas spent apart from a partner or on a night when memories of a past love resurface.
Let It SnowBoyz II Men
“Let It Snow” is a song released by the R&B group Boyz II Men on September 28, 1993.
Featuring singer-songwriter Brian McKnight—well-known for “Back at One”—it’s a collaboration R&B lovers can’t resist.
The track is known as a highly romantic love song that uses exquisitely sweet expressions to depict spending Christmas with a lover.
Its message is essentially, “Since I’ll be spending Christmas feeling my lover’s warmth, I don’t care how cold it is outside.” If you’re planning to spend the holidays with your significant other, be sure to give it a listen.
Merry Christmas, Happy HolidaysNSYNC
“Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” is a song released on November 24, 1998, by the vocal group *NSYNC, which Justin Timberlake was a member of.
In the United States, it’s common for popular artists to release holiday albums with a Christmas theme, and this track is included on their album “Home for Christmas.” It’s a cheerful holiday song sung from the perspective of children eagerly awaiting Christmas!
A Strange Way to Save the World4Him
4Him is a four-member vocal group that enjoyed strong support on the Christian music scene in the 1990s.
Taken from their 1993 Christmas album, The Season of Love, this song shines with its original approach of portraying the Nativity from Joseph’s perspective.
The question of why God chose to send the Savior in this way is voiced over beautiful piano and strings, quietly resonating in the heart.
The fact that it has continued to be covered by a wide range of artists—from country to R&B—speaks to a universal emotion that transcends religious boundaries.
It’s a perfect piece for quietly savoring the deeper meaning of Christmas.
Give Me a StarBeBe & CeCe Winans
BeBe & CeCe Winans, a brother-sister duo from the Winans family—known as the royal family of gospel—offer this heartwarming track from their 1993 Christmas album “First Christmas.” Centered on the theme of the “star,” a symbol of guidance and hope, the song carries a message of blessing and light, blending the siblings’ beautiful harmonies with gospel-style choral arrangements.
While retaining the atmosphere of a traditional hymn, it also incorporates modern R&B elements, making it a perfect choice for those who wish to honor the religious meaning of Christmas or welcome the holy night in a calm, worshipful setting.
I Want an Alien for ChristmasFountains of Wayne
This is an unconventional holiday song by Fountains of Wayne, highly popular in Japan, released as a single in 1997.
It was originally written for a Christmas record by Hanson, the young group at the height of their popularity at the time, but after it wasn’t selected, the band recorded it themselves.
While the lyrics humorously depict the outlandish wish to “get an alien for Christmas,” they also subtly satirize consumerism and financial pressures during the holiday season.
The playful spirit set to catchy guitar pop, paired with a sharp social gaze beneath the surface, strikes a perfect balance.
The song later gained renewed attention when it was included in the soundtrack for Marvel’s 2022 Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
It’s the perfect pick for anyone looking to enjoy a witty, slightly offbeat Christmas.