[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Christmas songs in Western music: from new hits to hall-of-fame classics | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Gifts for MeMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan Trainor’s catchy song |
| 2 | Shake The Snow GlobeGwen Stefani |  play_arrow | Gwen’s new song amps up the Christmas spirit |
| 3 | Where Are You Christmas?The Pretty Reckless |  play_arrow | Taylor, who started as a child actor, reinterprets past songs. |
| 4 | wishlistflowerovlove |  play_arrow | A song by a next-generation singer shining at Christmas |
| 5 | Last First ChristmasLauren Spencer Smith |  play_arrow | Singer from Canada releases holiday song |
| 6 | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | The popularity of the Christmas classic “Last Christmas” |
| 7 | Skip My HouseCoco Jones |  play_arrow | Grammy-winning Coco Jones |
| 8 | This Christmas I’m Coming HomeLeon Bridges, Norah Jones |  play_arrow | A Texas-born singer collaborates on a warm holiday song. |
| 9 | Snowing in ParisPentatonix featuring JoJo |  play_arrow | A holiday song that fuses a cappella and R&B |
| 10 | mother i’ll be latearon! |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter whose warm singing voice gently accompanies the heart |
| 11 | xmasKYLIE MINOGUE |  play_arrow | Kylie's Christmas song, a disco-style hit |
| 12 | All I Want for Christmas Is You (Unreleased Video Footage)Mariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey’s Christmas song becomes a huge hit |
| 13 | Snow Globe TownBrad Paisley |  play_arrow | Country singer Paisley's holiday album |
| 14 | Christmas MorningEric Benét |  play_arrow | Holiday song by R&B singer Eric Benét |
| 15 | Sugar CookieMickey Guyton |  play_arrow | Mickey Guyton’s Christmas song |
| 16 | wishlistNatalie Jane |  play_arrow | The debut Christmas EP from a Grammy-recognized singer-songwriter |
| 17 | All I Want For Christmas Is YouJustin Bieber, Mariah Carey |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas hit: a song by Mariah Carey |
| 18 | Driving Home For ChristmasChris Rea |  play_arrow | A warm street scene during the Christmas season |
| 19 | The Christmas SongNat King Cole |  play_arrow | The Allure of Christmas Songs and the Lineage of Masterpieces |
| 20 | Merry ChristmasEd Sheeran & Elton John |  play_arrow | Ed & Elton’s Christmas song, a heartwarming classic |
| 21 | Safe With MeJeremih & Chance |  play_arrow | From Chicago: A Holy Night Duet by Jeremih and Chance |
| 22 | One I’ve Been MissingLittle Mix |  play_arrow | Little Mix’s moving Christmas song |
| 23 | MistletoeJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | A quiet song to spend Christmas with your lover |
| 24 | Just Ain’t ChristmasNe-Yo |  play_arrow | A classic song that creates a sophisticated, adult atmosphere for Christmas |
| 25 | A Hand For Mrs. Claus ft. Ariana GrandeIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | Idina Menzel’s powerful, jazzy track |
| 26 | Santa Tell MeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana’s Christmas song is a big hit. |
| 27 | Santa’s Coming For UsSia |  play_arrow | Sia Covers a Christmas Classic |
| 28 | Everyday is ChristmasSia |  play_arrow | A festive song that celebrates Christmas |
| 29 | Like It’s ChristmasJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | A bright Christmas song, Jonas Brothers |
| 30 | All I Want (For Christmas)Liam Payne |  play_arrow | A bittersweet memory of love on Christmas night |
| 31 | I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa ClausThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | The timeless Christmas classics and the charm of The Jackson 5 |
| 32 | Underneath The TreeKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Clarkson’s Christmas classic |
| 33 | Christmas TimeBryan Adams |  play_arrow | Explanation of Bryan Adams's Christmas songs |
| 34 | Merry Christmas DarlingCarpenters |  play_arrow | A beautiful love song as a Christmas ballad |
| 35 | Christmas EveIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | A popular Christmas song with a pleasant melody |
| 36 | Holly Jolly ChristmasMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | Jazz arrangement of Christmas songs |
| 37 | The First NoelPentatonix |  play_arrow | A cappella performance of Christmas carols |
| 38 | DJ Play a Christmas SongCher |  play_arrow | Cher releases new Christmas album at 77 |
| 39 | Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay’s popular song with an outstanding vibe. |
| 40 | Last ChristmasCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Wham!'s Christmas song sounds bittersweet with a female vocal. |
| 41 | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's Christmas songs are on the difficult side |
| 42 | thank u, nextAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A positive song about learning from heartbreak and moving forward. |
| 43 | Merry Christmas, BabyCharles Brown |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas R&B song, a hymn of love and gratitude |
| 44 | O Holy NightDiana Ross |  play_arrow | A grand Christmas song from the ’90s |
| 45 | Wonderful ChristmastimePaul McCartney |  play_arrow | A lively vibe of a Christmas song |
| 46 | I Just Don’t Feel Like Christmas Without YouRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna’s unreleased track brimming with girly charm |
| 47 | Someday At ChristmasStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s song of peace |
| 48 | On ChristmasDum Dum Girls |  play_arrow | A soft yet driving rock sound for Christmas |
| 49 | First December with YouOlivia Marsh |  play_arrow | Announcement of a warm-toned holiday song |
| 50 | I’ll Be Home for ChristmasCam |  play_arrow | A solemn-feeling Christmas song, “Come.” |
| 51 | Stretchy PantsCarrie Underwood |  play_arrow | All-you-can-eat Christmas feast—elastic-waist pants are a must. |
| 52 | Christmas EveCéline Dion |  play_arrow | A woman who captivates people around the world with her singing voice |
| 53 | Rockin’ Around the Christmas TreeDCappella |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, brimming with festive cheer |
| 54 | Blue ChristmasElvis Presley |  play_arrow | The charm of Elvis-style Christmas songs |
| 55 | You Make It Feel Like Christmas ft. Blake SheltonGwen Stefani |  play_arrow | A classic, cool, rock-style Christmas song |
| 56 | Santa, Can’t You Hear MeKelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Realizing something more important than wishes to Santa |
| 57 | Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)Little Mix |  play_arrow | U2's Christmas song is powerful. |
| 58 | Shake Up ChristmasTrain |  play_arrow | Train's Christmas songs are fun. |
| 59 | Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)U2 |  play_arrow | U2 can be said to be the greatest rock band. |
| 60 | Baby, It’s Cold Outside ft. Kelly ClarksonJohn Legend |  play_arrow | John Legend's Christmas album |
| 61 | Only You feat. James CordenKYLIE MINOGUE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet Christmas ballad about a long-distance romance |
| 62 | Happy Christmas (War Is Over)Maroon 5 |  play_arrow | An acoustic cover of a classic Christmas song |
| 63 | I Feel It Coming ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Weeknd × Daft Punk classic |
| 64 | O Holy NightWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Christmas songs, timeless classics that resonate with the heart |
| 65 | Do They Know It’s Christmas?Band Aid |  play_arrow | A classic song that conveys Christmas and the issue of hunger |
| 66 | 8 Days Of ChristmasDestiny’s Child |  play_arrow | A uniquely adult Christmas song |
| 67 | Last ChristmasTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Buzzing thanks to Tyler’s cover |
| 68 | WintertimeNorah Jones |  play_arrow | A wistful, gently melancholic Christmas song |
| 69south_east | Last ChristmasTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Charming Covers of Christmas Songs |
| 70 | Little Saint NickThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | Christmas song of the surfing Santa |
| 71 | This ChristmasChris Brown |  play_arrow | Donny Hathaway’s classic Christmas song |
| 72 | Santa’s Coming For UsSia |  play_arrow | The joy of Christmas and warm music |
| 73 | Christmas C’mon feat. Becky GLindsey Stirling |  play_arrow | The happy feeling of spending Christmas with my lover |
| 74 | Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | The Charm of Christmas Songs and the Emotions of Heartbreak |
| 75 | My Grown-up Christmas ListNatalie Cole |  play_arrow | Natalie Cole’s Christmas song(s) |
| 76 | Fall in Love at ChristmasMariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin |  play_arrow | Get in a romantic mood with Christmas songs |
| 77 | Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I DoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s Christmas song is captivating. |
| 78 | Make It To ChristmasAlessia Cara |  play_arrow | A young singer who gained attention with a Christmas song |
| 79 | You For ChristmasKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Sing about loneliness and love in a Christmas song |
| 80 | Oh Santa! ft. Ariana Grande, Jennifer HudsonMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A star-studded duet of divas for a Christmas song |
| 81 | Do You Hear What I Hear?Carrie Underwood |  play_arrow | Hope for Children Woven into a Christmas Song |
| 82 | STEP INTO CHRISTMASElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John's Christmas song |
| 83 | We Wish You a Merry ChristmasEnya |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, covered by Enya |
| 84 | Let It SnowJessica Simpson |  play_arrow | Jessica's Song Enjoying Christmas |
| 85 | Christmas TreeLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Surprised by Lady Gaga’s Christmas song |
| 86 | Carol of the BellsLibera |  play_arrow | The origin of the Christmas song “Shchedryk” |
| 87 | The Christmas SongMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | The appeal of Marvin Gaye, the master of R&B |
| 88 | Santa Claus Is Coming To TownMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | A jazzy Christmas standard, mellow and soothing |
| 89 | HumbugOwl City |  play_arrow | An electro-pop track centered around synthesizers |
| 90 | Rockin’ Around The Christmas TreePentatonix |  play_arrow | A song on the Christmas album, sung by a five-member group |
| 91 | That’s Christmas To MePentatonix |  play_arrow | A five-member a cappella group from Texas |
| 92 | Christmas In HollisRun-D.M.C. |  play_arrow | RUN DMC, who revolutionized hip-hop |
| 93 | Winter WonderlandRadiohead |  play_arrow | A standout cover song that highlights Thom Yorke’s distinctive style |
| 94 | Christmas Time is Here AgainThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ Christmas song, an unreleased track |
| 95 | Last ChristmasThe xx |  play_arrow | Melancholic cover, the finest tone |
| 96 | Wonderful ChristmastimeTuxedo |  play_arrow | Rock 'n' roll music to enjoy Christmas |
| 97 | Won’t Be Home For Christmasblink-182 |  play_arrow | The Story of a Man Who Failed on Christmas Eve |
| 98 | Rockin’ Around The Christmas TreeBrenda Lee |  play_arrow | Christmas classics, loved across generations |
| 99 | White Lady White PowderElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic: the allure of love and white |
| 100 | The Christmas SweaterMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | A story of a woman wearing a Christmas sweater |
| 101 | ChristmasThe Who |  play_arrow | The Who is a legendary band in rock history. |
| 102 | Do You Hear What I Hear?Whitney Houston |  play_arrow | A masterpiece created during the Cuban Missile Crisis in the hope of peace |
| 103 | The Christmas SongAlessia Cara |  play_arrow | Classic Christmas song, heartwarming singing voice |
| 104 | Christmas Without YouAva Max |  play_arrow | Ava Max’s Christmas song is heartwarming |
| 105 | Oh Holy NightAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril's mellow Christmas song |
| 106 | Jingle Bell RockBobby Helms |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas rock number, Bobby Helms |
| 107 | Please Come Home For ChristmasBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Van Halen’s Rockin’ Christmas |
| 108 | Merry ChristmasBryan Adams |  play_arrow | Bryan Adams's Christmas song |
| 109 | Have yourself a merry little ChristmasChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | Timeless songs that add a romantic touch to Christmas |
| 110 | This ChristmasDonny Hathaway |  play_arrow | Christmas songs gain popularity |
| 111 | Santa BabyEartha Kitt |  play_arrow | The classic Christmas jazz song “Santa Baby” |
| 112 | Sleigh RideElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | Jazz arrangement of Christmas songs |
| 113 | All I Want For Christmas Is YouFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, Mariah Carey's masterpiece |
| 114 | Let it snowFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | Frank Sinatra's Christmas song |
| 115 | New AxeJack Johnson |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by an artist from Hawaii |
| 116 | Man With The BagJessie J |  play_arrow | A fun Jessie J song for Christmas |
| 117 | It Was A…(Masked Christmas)Jimmy Fallon ft. Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion |  play_arrow | A song that sings about Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 118 | You Deserve It AllJohn Legend |  play_arrow | Perfect classic songs for a Christmas party |
| 119 | Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lennon's iconic song imbued with a wish for peace |
| 120 | Like It’s ChristmasJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | A heartwarming hit Christmas song |
| 121 | RiverJoni Mitchell |  play_arrow | A poignant classic about heartbreak at Christmas |
| 122 | Feliz NavidadJosé Feliciano |  play_arrow | A beloved Christmas classic, a heartwarming song that crosses borders |
| 123 | Joy To The WorldJump5 |  play_arrow | A modern arrangement of a Christmas song |
| 124 | Ding Dong Merrily On HighKing’s College Cambridge |  play_arrow | The Charm and Emotion of Christmas Songs |
| 125 | Christmas In New YorkLea Michele |  play_arrow | Christmas song, Lea Michele’s cover |
| 126 | Ave MariaLuciano Pavarotti |  play_arrow | Christmas is a special day to spend with your lover |
| 127 | Every Year, Every ChristmasLuther Vandross |  play_arrow | A moving Christmas ballad that sings of heartrending emotions |
| 128 | White ChristmasMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | Michael Bublé’s classic song “White Christmas” |
| 129 | Christmas CallingNorah Jones |  play_arrow | Norah Jones’s first Christmas album: feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 130 | WhateverOasis |  play_arrow | Different evaluations of Christmas rock songs in Japanese and English |
| 131 | silver bellPat Boone |  play_arrow | A gentle classic Christmas song, heartwarming. |
| 132 | Kid On Christmas ft. Meghan TrainorPentatonix |  play_arrow | A cheerful song that sings of the joy of Christmas |
| 133 | Mary, Did You Know?Pentatonix |  play_arrow | Christmas song, a mystical song by Pentatonix |
| 134 | What Christmas Means To MePentatonix |  play_arrow | Pentatonix’s music that’s perfect for Christmas |
| 135 | Thank God It’s ChristmasQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's Christmas song is popular. |
| 136 | Thank God It’s ChristmasQueen |  play_arrow | A moving Christmas song by Queen |
| 137 | Love This ChristmasRick Astley |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of love for Christmas |
| 138 | RiverSarah McLachlan |  play_arrow | Sarah McLachlan’s heartwarming cover song |
| 139 | The Christmas SongShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, covered by two singers |
| 140 | Christmas When You Were MineTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor's Christmas song resonates with the heart |
| 141 | Holiday-ish feat. Dylan MinnetteThe Regrettes |  play_arrow | A Christmas sleigh-bell melody featuring Minette |
| 142 | LudacrismasLudacris |  play_arrow | A hip-hop Christmas song |
| 143 | Little Drummer BoyPentatonix |  play_arrow | Diverse musical interpretations of classic Christmas songs |
| 144 | Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith cover of a classic Christmas song |
| 145 | Let It SnowBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Boyz II Men captivating with Christmas songs |
| 146south_east | Let It SnowBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Love songs to listen to at Christmas |
| 147 | Run Rudolph RunChuck Berry |  play_arrow | The charm and emotion of Christmas rock songs |
| 148 | Christmas ValentineIngrid Michaelson & Jason Mraz |  play_arrow | Ingrid Michaelson's Christmas song |
| 149 | ChristmastimeStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s Christmas song |
| 150 | Santa Claus Is Comin’ To TownThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | Motown Christmas song becomes a big hit |
| 151 | Fairytale Of New YorkThe Pogues |  play_arrow | The Pogues’ Celtic-style Christmas song |
| 152 | (There’s No Place Like) Home For The HolidaysCarpenters |  play_arrow | The warmth of spending Christmas with family |
| 153 | Christmas LightsColdplay |  play_arrow | A poignant song about the course of love |