Nothing is more exciting than entering a store in early December to hear holiday music that gets you in the Christmas spirit. Whether you’re hanging out with family, shopping for gifts, or listening to the radio, Christmas music is always the way to go during the holiday season. Here are the top 6 Christmas songs that can help get you into the Christmas mood!
6. Holly Jolly Christmas – Michael Bublé
Michale Bublé is able to captivate anyone with his soothing voice as this song radiates joy during the Christmas season! The lyrics encourage everyone to have a good Christmas this year, because after all it’s the most wonderful time of the year! You instantly think of all the things that make Christmas special when you hear this song playing. It’s always a song able to get you singing along to.
5. Last Christmas – Wham!
There are many different versions of “Last Christmas” and while I personally cannot pick a favorite, Wham!’s is a classic to listen to! It turns a heartfelt song into a cheery Christmas song. The heartbreak story becomes danceable and is able to get you in a holiday mood. It’s perfect for a calm Christmas party or when hanging out with friends and family.
4. Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
“Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms is an amazing song to prepare you for Christmas time. It has an upbeat tone, energetic vibe, and is overall fun to listen to! The song has a mixture of rock-and-roll yet portrays the classic holiday lyrics and rhythm. Its nostalgic beat can get anyone in the Christmas spirit!
3. All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Nothing speaks of Christmas like a Mariah Carey song! Listening to the Christmas queen herself is perfect to get in the holiday mood. The upbeat vibe and relatable, yet romantic, Christmas lyrics are always a classic to sing along to. Mariah is known for her incredible vocals, and when you hear this song playing you know that it’s the start of the Christmas season!
2. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
This song always brings good vibes to the Christmas party! You hear it playing all the time in stores and even in Christmas movies. It has lyrics and a rhythm that’s fun to dance and sing along to! Its captivating lyrics highlight the key moments of Christmas time which is what makes it such a great song to lead the Christmas season with! I enjoy listening to this song with my family when decorating the tree, making Christmas cookies, and even celebrating at a Christmas party!
1. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
Andy Williams knows how to give a warm welcome to the Holiday season! When I think of Christmas songs, I think of this song. It’s a song that’s on repeat all the time during the Holidays and it’s clear why! One of my favorite parts about the Christmas season is going into New York City with my family. When picturing seeing the tree and entering Macy’s, this is the only song that comes to mind! Andy Williams has a joyful voice that adds to the cheerfulness of the song. This song also incorporates Christmas lyrics that captivate everyone’s favorite thing to do during the Holidays!
Honorable Mention: Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – John Lennon
Although this song isn’t very popular, it will always be my favorite Christmas song. Including it in this list wouldn’t be very accurate as it’s not a Christmas song that comes to many people’s mind and also doesn’t have the most cheerful beat. However, this song is my overall favorite song and deserves more recognition!
