“You’re a mean one, Mr.Grinch” –Tyler the Creator
You read that right, the one and only Tyler the Creator made this song for the Christmas movie “The Grinch”. This song describes the Grinch’s sly, grumpy personality and in a way gives you an idea on what this movie is all about.
“Jingle Bell Rock”-Bobby Helms
One of the most popular festive jams, this song is not only a hit, but also played in many people’s favorite movie, Mean Girls. Jingle Bell Rock is a 1957 classic and will surely get you in the Christmas spirit.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”-Brenda Lee
In 1962, Brenda Lee’s Rockin‘ Around the Christmas Tree made the Billboard’s Hot Top 100 chart and skyrocketed to holiday heaven. People now still listen to this song every day, with its vintage old feeling and sound that warms your heart with every note.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”-Andy Williams
This song brings out the joy of Christmas finally approaching after the long wait all year. It can make anyone excited for this holiday and ready for the most wonderful time of the year.
“Frosty the Snowman”-Perry Como
Frosty the Snowman can unravel the child in you and have you singing along like your 5 again. This song is very jolly and cheerful and is a perfect singalong song for families to enjoy Christmas time together.
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”-Perry Como
Like the song title, it talks about how the season starts to feel like Christmas due to all the lights, candy canes, Christmas trees, and especially the stores that are starting to be filled with toys everywhere you go. This song is a bit more classical but a great Christmas song to get you into the spirit of Christmas.
“Holly Jolly Christmas” -Micheal Buble
This is an old time favorite. This song talks about how Christmas is the best time of the year, full of cheer, and the time when couples or loved ones kiss under the mistletoe. It’s an upbeat and happy song that is best for this time of the year.
“Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer” –Gene Autry and The Pinafores
I’m sure you have heard of this song when you’re a kid, but it never gets old. One of the most popular Christmas songs talks about Santa’s reindeer, and how one of the reindeer is different from the others. But Santa and the other reindeer encourage Rudolf, to use his wonderful trait to help Santa see and guide him through the night.
“All I want for Christmas is you”- Mariah Carey
This is one of the most popular Christmas songs for it being in some Christmas movies which helped it rise to popularity. That’s not the only thing that made it a great Christmas song though, it’s upbeat and Carey’s vocals make it sound playful and happy. “All I want for Christmas is you” fits perfectly with the cold, cheerful, and Christmas vibes.
“Last Christmas”-Wham!
Last but not least, “Last Christmas”. This song is upbeat but the words are sad. It talks about someone falling in love but that person broke his heart. And how this year they will save their love for someone who truly loves them back to save him from the pain. Although he still loves her he doesn’t want to get hurt again. Even Though it has sad lyrics, it’s still a lovely Christmas song.
