[2026] Christmas songs in Western music: from new hits to hall-of-fame classics
As the Christmas season approaches, Western Christmas songs start drifting from shopping malls, cafés, and every street corner.
Do you have a song that’s stayed with you? In this article, we’ve selected a wide range—from timeless classics loved around the world to the latest hits that are making waves right now.
You’ll find a variety of styles, including dazzling pop, soul-stirring ballads, and dance numbers that will get you moving.
They’re perfect as background music for moments spent with someone special or for a quiet night on your own.
Find your favorite track and make your Christmas extra special!
- [2026] Upbeat English-Language Christmas Songs We Want Women to Sing
- [2026] Western music you've heard at least once — from trending new tracks to timeless classics
- [2026] Jazz numbers perfect for Christmas. From classic standards to original pieces.
- Christmas songs from 80s Western music: from hit tracks to hidden gems
- [Latest] A roundup of popular Christmas songs on TikTok [Classics]
- A vibrant new Christmas staple! Christmas songs recommended for Gen Z
- Recommended for Christmas posts! Songs you can use for Instagram Reels
- 1990s Western Christmas songs: from blockbuster hits to hidden gems
- A roundup of popular Christmas songs on YouTube Shorts!
- Christmas Love Songs: Romantic Tracks to Listen to on a Holy Night
- Cute Western music: A special feature on stylish and adorable songs from around the world!
- Classic Christmas Songs That Resonate with the Hearts of Those in Their 80s
- [Christmas Songs] Christmas songs to sing with children
[2026] Christmas Songs in Western Music: From New Hits to Hall-of-Fame Classics (111–120)
Santa BabyEartha Kitt
Up until the 1960s, jazz was the go-to genre for Christmas.
“Santa Baby” was especially popular in the United States.
Released in 1953, the song’s lyrics—often perceived as very sensual—sparked mixed reactions, yet it became a major hit in America.
It drew renewed attention in the 1980s when Madonna covered it, and it remains a beloved Christmas staple today.
Be sure to check it out.
Sleigh RideElla Fitzgerald
I think everyone has heard it before.
It’s a relatively up-tempo, classic, standard jazz number arranged from a timeless Christmas song.
It has a mood loved by all ages, from children to adults, and it’s still heard in many places today.
Highly recommended as BGM, it will surely make your Christmas party a delightful time.
All I Want For Christmas Is YouFifth Harmony
It’s an evergreen Christmas song that never loses its charm no matter when you listen to it.
It’s a very famous track released by Mariah Carey in 1994, and the top American a cappella group Pentatonix has also covered it.
You can’t get through Christmas without hearing this song—it’s that much of a classic.
Its universally appealing sound means very few people dislike it.
Let it snowFrank Sinatra
It’s a jazz Christmas song sung by Frank Sinatra.
With a delightful horn section and a fun choral ensemble, it’s an irresistibly cheerful number.
Many of you might remember it being used effectively in the movie Die Hard.
New AxeJack Johnson
Jack Johnson is an artist from Oahu, Hawaii.
He’s active not only as a musician but also as a surfer, film director, entrepreneur, and producer.
His songs, built around acoustic guitar, have a soothing feel.
His Christmas song “New Axe” is a heartwarming and moving piece that depicts a man—apparently a lumberjack—happily spending Christmas with his family.