[2026] A Special Feature on Classic Western Songs to Listen to in December!
Speaking of December events, Christmas is the standout, and around this time you hear more classic Christmas songs—both Western and Japanese—everywhere.
That said, it’s not just Christmas songs; there are actually many great tracks associated with December.
In this article, I’ve researched and compiled not only staple Christmas songs, but also timeless Western tracks you’ll definitely want to listen to in December.
How many December songs do you know? I’d be delighted if any of the songs introduced here end up on your December playlist!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | December 25thCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A poignant classic that captures the sense of loss at Christmas |
| 2 | Warm DecemberSabrina Claudio |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s adult Christmas song |
| 3 | Last DecemberNina Nesbitt |  play_arrow | A Scottish singer, a wistful winter ballad |
| 4 | Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I DoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Introduction to Sabrina Carpenter’s Christmas Songs |
| 5 | December 24Earl Sweatshirt |  play_arrow | Earl Sweatshirt's innovative hip hop |
| 6 | DecemberGyakie |  play_arrow | Gyakie sings of the changing seasons with Afrobeats |
| 7 | Red ChristmasKylie Cantrall |  play_arrow | Kylie, who plays Red, releases a holiday song |
| 8 | This DecemberRicky Montgomery |  play_arrow | The heart-touching music of Ricky Montgomery |
| 9 | Cold DecemberRod Wave |  play_arrow | A promising young artist of trap soul |
| 10 | Winter SongZara Larsson |  play_arrow | A Swedish singer’s cover song expresses winter. |
| 11 | 12 Days Of ChristmasPentatonix |  play_arrow | Expressing Christmas songs in a fresh, a cappella style |
| 12 | December (with Burna Boy)IDK |  play_arrow | A warm love song by IDK |
| 13 | A Nonsense ChristmasSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina Carpenter’s Christmas EP tracks |
| 14 | Bleak DecemberSet It Off |  play_arrow | Powerful pop rock that overcomes adversity |
| 15 | Merry Christmas EveryoneShakin’ Stevens |  play_arrow | Paint a heartwarming scene with a Christmas song |
| 16 | December (ft. LUCA)anders |  play_arrow | Anders, from Toronto, captivates with his mellow vocals. |
| 17 | DecemberCollective Soul |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that symbolizes winter |
| 18 | Once Upon a DecemberLiz Callaway |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose enchanting vocals resonate in the heart |
| 19 | December (Based on “September”)Earth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | A funky song that celebrates Christmas |
| 20 | Back To December (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | A poignant song that sings about memories of December. |
| 21 | Safe With MeJeremih & Chance |  play_arrow | From Chicago: A Holy Night Duet by Jeremih and Chance |
| 22 | Snow Globe TownBrad Paisley |  play_arrow | Country singer Paisley's holiday album |
| 23 | Skip My HouseCoco Jones |  play_arrow | Grammy-winning Coco Jones |
| 24 | Christmas MorningEric Benét |  play_arrow | Holiday song by R&B singer Eric Benét |
| 25 | Shake The Snow GlobeGwen Stefani |  play_arrow | Gwen’s new song amps up the Christmas spirit |
| 26 | Sugar CookieMickey Guyton |  play_arrow | Mickey Guyton’s Christmas song |
| 27 | wishlistNatalie Jane |  play_arrow | The debut Christmas EP from a Grammy-recognized singer-songwriter |
| 28 | Christmas AngelDelacey |  play_arrow | Delacey’s Christmas album is here! |
| 29 | Last First ChristmasLauren Spencer Smith |  play_arrow | Popular on social media, a singer of emotional pop songs |
| 30 | wishlistflowerovlove |  play_arrow | Holiday songs by Gen Z artists |
| 31 | I’m With YouAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A hopeful song for setting off toward a new self on a cold night |
| 32 | Let It SnowFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | 'Let It Snow' is a famous song performed by many well-known singers. |
| 33 | Early Christmas MorningCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper's Christmas song is easy to sing. |
| 34 | Santa Tell MeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana Grande’s Christmas song |
| 35 | Winter WonderlandChet Baker |  play_arrow | Introducing classic Merry-Christmas songs |
| 36 | I’ll Be Home For ChristmasAl Green |  play_arrow | A soldier’s heartfelt wish to return home for Christmas |
| 37 | Oh Santa! ft. Ariana Grande, Jennifer HudsonMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A wistful song that wishes Santa to mend a love |
| 38 | When You SleepMy Bloody Valentine |  play_arrow | Innovative music of shoegaze |
| 39 | Celtic CarolLindsey Stirling |  play_arrow | Carol by Violinist Lindsey Stirling |
| 40 | Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay |  play_arrow | A dream collaboration track between an EDM duo and a rock band |
| 41 | Christmas LightsColdplay |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about colliding with your lover at Christmas |
| 42 | Something About DecemberChristina Perri |  play_arrow | The heartwarming family bonds portrayed in Christmas songs |
| 43 | Blue ChristmasElvis Presley |  play_arrow | Elvis's Christmas songs are heartbreaking. |
| 44 | December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)George Michael |  play_arrow | George Michael, the famed singer who sang Christmas songs |
| 45 | Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon |  play_arrow | Explanation of the Christmas song “White Christmas” |
| 46 | Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Christmas song, high-energy and festive |
| 47 | My DecemberLinkin Park |  play_arrow | Linkin Park’s hidden gem “My December” |
| 48 | Sunday MorningMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Enjoying refreshing music under the kotatsu in winter |
| 49 | December LoveNew Kids On The Block |  play_arrow | A Love Song Weaving Winter’s Love |
| 50 | Kid On Christmas ft. Meghan TrainorPentatonix |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the joy of Christmas |
| 51 | I Feel It Coming ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A weekend full of a sexy vibe |
| 52 | WinterU2 |  play_arrow | U2: Evolution of musical style and fans’ reactions |
| 53 | Merry ChristmasEd Sheeran & Elton John |  play_arrow | A Christmas song by Ed Sheeran and Elton John |
| 54 | FrozenMadonna |  play_arrow | A song that sings of Madonna’s bittersweet feelings |
| 55 | SnowmanSia |  play_arrow | A ballad of the snowy season, a bittersweet yearning for love |
| 56 | Christmas Without YouAva Max |  play_arrow | Ava Max’s Christmas song is heartwarming |
| 57 | Xmas Time (ft Kehlani)GloRilla |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Xmas track by Glorilla and Kehlani |
| 58 | ZaspySonbird |  play_arrow | Sonbird’s new song that paints the warmth of winter |
| 59 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | Aerosmith’s classic hit, the theme song of the movie Armageddon |
| 60 | DecemberAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana’s Christmas song, a song of love and passion |
| 61 | breathinAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Songs that support Ariana Grande's heart |
| 62 | thank u, nextAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Look back on the year, praise yourself, and hold hope for the coming year. |
| 63 | Sweet but PsychoAva Max |  play_arrow | A dance-pop track from Scandinavia that’s free-spirited and made for dancing. |
| 64 | Do They Know It’s Christmas?Band Aid |  play_arrow | Music project for Africa famine relief |
| 65 | FormationBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A powerful beat and a women’s empowerment track |
| 66 | Autumn LeavesBill Evans Trio |  play_arrow | Autumn melancholy, Evans’s jazz piano |
| 67 | Let It SnowBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Let's listen to the classic winter song, 'Let It Snow'! |
| 68 | Let It Snow ft. Brian McKnightBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Boyz II Men's Christmas song has a beautiful melody. |
| 69 | Christmas Time Is HereBrian McKnight |  play_arrow | Christmas song, a classic by Brian McKnight |
| 70 | Calling All My LoveliesBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars love songs are the best in December. |
| 71 | DecemberBugzy Malone |  play_arrow | A song of determination by a male rapper who grew beyond his environment |
| 72 | This ChristmasChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown's Christmas song |
| 73 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the fall of a king with grand music |
| 74 | A Long DecemberCounting Crows |  play_arrow | The soothing “A Long December” |
| 75 | Let It GoDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | The theme of self-acceptance and liberation moves the world |
| 76 | Remember DecemberDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | Demi Lovato’s powerful winter track |
| 77 | 8 Days of ChristmasDestiny’s Child |  play_arrow | Destiny’s Child’s Christmas song |
| 78 | This ChristmasDonny Hathaway |  play_arrow | A signature New Soul song for Christmas |
| 79 | Santa BabyEartha Kitt |  play_arrow | Eartha Kitt's signature songs remain popular across generations |
| 80 | Step Into ChristmasElton John |  play_arrow | Elton’s upbeat Christmas song |
| 81 | Winter WonderlandEurythmics |  play_arrow | Cover of “Winter Wonderland” by a British duo |
| 82 | Valley Winter SongFountains of Wayne |  play_arrow | An inspiring power-pop masterpiece that paints a winter scene |
| 83 | You Deserve It AllJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A Christmas song filled with gratitude for love |
| 84 | Like It’s ChristmasJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | The Jonas Brothers singing Christmas songs |
| 85 | December Will Be Magic AgainKate Bush |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the magic of Christmas |
| 86 | White ChristmasKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A Christmas song, a moving piece that wishes for people's happiness |
| 87 | You For ChristmasKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Clarkson's Christmas song, a heartwarming tune |
| 88 | Santa, Can’t You Hear MeKelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | The vocals of Clarkson and Grande |
| 89 | Christmas TreeLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Expressing Christmas songs in a novel way |
| 90 | HallelujahLeonard Cohen |  play_arrow | Leonard Cohen’s classic—a deeply moving song. |
| 91 | Ave MariaLuciano Pavarotti |  play_arrow | Pavarotti’s moving Ave Maria |
| 92 | All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, Mariah Carey's masterpiece |
| 93 | Fall in Love at ChristmasMariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin |  play_arrow | A heartwarming musical experience with Christmas songs |
| 94 | Flowers In DecemberMazzy Star |  play_arrow | Mazzy Star’s dreamy song that sings of lost love |
| 95 | Permanent DecemberMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Winter Love: Miley Cyrus's Bittersweet Song |
| 96 | The Christmas SongNat King Cole |  play_arrow | Nat King Cole's jazz voice |
| 97 | Fifteen Feet of Pure White SnowNick Cave & The Bad Seeds |  play_arrow | A niche winter song, a masterpiece by Nick Cave |
| 98 | Ballad Of The Mighty INoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds |  play_arrow | A song of pursuing love that echoes through the winter city |
| 99 | BirdsPaul Weller |  play_arrow | Paul Weller’s soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 100 | If We Make It Through December (Merle Haggard Cover)Phoebe Bridgers |  play_arrow | Merle Haggard’s Unemployment Song, Winter’s Hope |
| 101 | Another Lonely ChristmasPrince |  play_arrow | Prince, the Allure of a Legendary Musician |
| 102 | I Can See the Sun in Late DecemberRoberta Flack |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that sings of the seasons and hope |
| 103 | Christmas In HollisRun-D.M.C. |  play_arrow | A pioneer who fused rock and hip-hop |
| 104 | Angel By The WingsSia |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that delivers courage and hope with a powerful singing voice |
| 105 | GoodByeSpice Girls |  play_arrow | The Spice Girls’ winter classic “Goodbye” |
| 106 | Christmas TimeStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s Christmas song |
| 107 | Someday at ChristmasStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Christmas peace song, resounding around the world |
| 108 | ‘tis the damn seasonTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A poignant winter love, a Taylor Swift song |
| 109 | DecemberTeenage Fanclub |  play_arrow | Poignant music of December, feelings toward a new beginning |
| 110 | Wonderful ChristmastimeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas tune, a heartwarming Beatles song |
| 111 | Merry Christmas DarlingCarpenters |  play_arrow | Christmas songs warmly embrace the heart. |
| 112 | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | The classic song “Every Breath You Take” by The Police |
| 113 | WinterThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The Rolling Stones’ winter classic “WINTER” |
| 114 | Sleigh RideThe Ronettes |  play_arrow | The Ronettes’ lively “Sleigh Ride” |
| 115 | Leave a Light OnTom Walker |  play_arrow | A powerful song about overcoming loneliness and setbacks |
| 116 | Alone in DecemberUnderoath |  play_arrow | Introduce Underoath’s signature songs. |
| 117 | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' is a big hit in Japan |
| 118 | I Wish It Could Be Christmas EverydayWizzard |  play_arrow | A classic masterpiece by the Wizards enjoying Christmas |
| 119 | Merry Christmas EverybodySlade |  play_arrow | Slade, a British band famous for their Christmas song. |
| 120 | Father ChristmasThe Kinks |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrayed a father at Christmas |
| 121 | Silent NightThe Three Tenors |  play_arrow | The famous Christmas carol “Silent Night” |
| 122 | My Only WishBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Soothing masterpieces of Christmas songs |
| 123 | Love in DecemberClub 8 |  play_arrow | Music that warms by cherishing the winter chill |
| 124 | Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It SnowDean Martin |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of winter’s loneliness |
| 125 | The A TeamEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s shocking drug-related song |
| 126 | Baby It’s Cold OutsideIdina Menzel & Michael Bublé |  play_arrow | Idina and Bublé’s winter classic |
| 127 | Coldest WinterKanye West |  play_arrow | Kanye West’s innovative winter song |
| 128 | The Christmas SweaterMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of Christmas sweaters |
| 129 | DecemberNeck Deep |  play_arrow | Neck Deep’s heart-wrenching breakup song |
| 130 | White ChristmasOtis Redding |  play_arrow | The soul music maestro Otis Redding, a masterpiece |
| 131 | A Hazy Shade Of WinterSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | Simon & Garfunkel's classic winter song |
| 132 | UnconditionallyKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s poignant winter song |
| 133 | WhateverOasis |  play_arrow | First Christmas song to enter the top 5 |
| 134 | Back to DecemberTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s poignant masterpiece |