[2026] Christmas songs in Western music: from new hits to hall-of-fame classics

Let It SnowBoyz II Men

Boyz II Men- Let It Snow

If you want to set a sweet Christmas mood with Western music for you and your partner, “Let It Snow” is a great pick.

This track is by the chorus group Boyz II Men, who produced numerous major hits from the 1980s through the 1990s.

It features an exquisitely sweet melody, and the lyrics are equally sugary, depicting a passionate time spent with a lover.

Another highlight is the top-tier vocals from featured artist Brian McKnight and lead vocalist Wanya Morris.

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Run Rudolph RunChuck Berry

Chuck Berry – Run Rudolph Run (Official Video)

This song delightfully portrays the joy of Christmas and a hurried Santa Claus.

It fuses rock ’n’ roll with the spirit of the holidays to give listeners an energetic feel.

Released as a single by Chess Records in 1958, it re-entered the charts in 2019 and climbed to No.

10 in 2021, its highest position in 62 years.

The lyrics humorously depict a boy who wants a rock ’n’ roll electric guitar for Christmas and Santa rushing to deliver it.

Widely loved as a Christmas classic that vividly conveys Chuck Berry’s musical influence, it’s a perfect pick to lift your spirits during the holiday season.

Christmas ValentineIngrid Michaelson & Jason Mraz

Ingrid Michaelson and Jason Mraz – “Christmas Valentine” (Official Music Video)

Ingrid Michaelson is a singer-songwriter who’s also active as an actress.

She’s known for her languid songs featuring ukulele and guitar.

Her collaboration with popular acoustic artist Jason Mraz is the track Christmas Valentine.

With its classic sound, it’s a work I can recommend to fans of jazz from the ’60s and ’70s.

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ChristmastimeStevie Wonder

Christmastime

Here’s a moody Christmas song that seems perfect for a slow-tempo cheek-to-cheek dance.

Released by Motown Records in 1967, it’s included as one of the tracks on Stevie Wonder’s Christmas album, Someday at Christmas.

Stevie’s youthful voice and harmonica playing are wonderful, making it a song you want to pull out and listen to every time the holidays come around.

You could even call it a hidden gem.

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Santa Claus Is Comin’ To TownThe Jackson 5

Jackson 5 – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (852hz)

This Jackson 5 track takes a classic Christmas number and infuses it with plenty of Motown flavor, resulting in a poppy, soulful arrangement.

Michael Jackson’s clear, boyhood vocals leave a lasting impression.

Featured on the album “Jackson 5 Christmas Album,” released in October 1970, the song became a major hit right after its release, reaching No.

53 on the Billboard 200 chart.

It’s frequently used in TV and films during the holiday season.

If you hum along to it with family and friends over the holidays, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory.