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)
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.
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.
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.
I Was Born on Christmas DaySaint Etienne
Saint Etienne, the indie pop band that brightens up London winters, are known as key players in the ’90s indie-dance scene.
The Christmas single they released in December 1993 is a warm duet set to a house beat.
Sung by vocalist Sarah Cracknell and The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess, the song features memorable lyrics tied to band member Bob Stanley’s birthday.
With a catchy, ABBA-like melody fused with club culture, it reached No.
37 on the UK Singles Chart at the time.
It’s recommended for those seeking a sophisticated, urban alternative to classic Christmas carols—perfect for a home party with friends or a nighttime drive.
God Bless The ChildShania Twain
Shania Twain, Canada’s reigning queen of country-pop.
Released in October 1996, this song was the eighth single from the landmark album “The Woman in Me.” It’s a calm, gospel-tinged ballad imbued with a prayer for children who suffer from pain and loneliness.
While the album version was a cappella, the single expanded the lyrics and added instrumentation.
Proceeds from the single were donated to children’s support organizations in the United States and Canada, and her live performances—featuring collaborations with local choirs—left a strong impression.
It spent 38 weeks on the Canadian charts and placed 11th on the overall Canadian singles chart of the 1990s.
A perfect track for those who want to find calm on a quiet night or reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.