The warm fireplace crackles as the scent of peppermint wafts through the air. It’s the perfect time to cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy some warm apple cider with nice Christmas melodies in the background.
“The First Noël” by Andy Williams
A Christmas classic is the perfect song to start the night with, as the calming melody flows throughout the room. The old style of the song fits perfectly with the fireplace.
“Silver Bells” by Dean Martin
The ringing of the bells signify Christmas is coming. This memorable piece is easily recognized and well played throughout the world.
“An Old Fashioned Christmas” by The Carpenters
This song expresses the spirit of an old fashioned Christmas by reliving old memories from before. The Carpenters perfectly capture specific moments from the Christmas season.
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra
Next, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” encourages you to relax and enjoy yourself. The days of stress are over during the winter.
“White Christmas” by Michael Bublé, Shania Twain
Snow is one of the most popular things that signify Christmas and the winter season. “White Christmas” summons the beautiful snowflakes to sprinkle on the bare trees.
“Winter Wonderland” by Brad Paisley
Setting an enchanting scene, “Winter Wonderland” talks about building snowmen and playing in the snow. This song channels your inner child.
“I’ll be Home For Christmas” by Dean Martin
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” brings the spirit of having everyone together and making new memories. The house is warm with everyone’s spirits.
“Carol of the Bells” by Mykola Leontovych, Wiener Sängerknaben
“Carol of the Bells” has a tune you will be humming for days. The ringing of the bells fill the room with its nice ring, symbolizing the return of Christmas.
“Up on the House Top” by Gene Autry
The suspense of waiting for Santa Claus to come in the night is captured by “Up on the House Top”. This song is perfect to listen to during the night of waiting.
“Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley
No one wants to have a “Blue Christmas” and feels sorrow during this happy time. This song expresses longing towards having someone to spend time with during Christmas.
“That Christmas Feeling” by Bing Crosby
“That Christmas Feeling” perfectly paints a picture of a neighborhood of people coming together and celebrating. Bing Crosby’s voice achieves warmth in all of the lyrics.
“Christmas Time’s A-Coming” by Bill Monroe
The repetitive lyrics and smooth rhyme scheme makes this the perfect caroling song. Although it is a slightly older song it still has the same spark from when it first came out.
“Silent Night – 1999 Remaster” by Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra’s classy voice puts you to sleep as he sings “Silent Night”. A peaceful trance falls down on the night when the melody hits.
“Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes
The repetitive nature of the song makes it easy to sing along. The variety of instruments in the song make the air full of life.
“Somewhere in my Memory” by John Williams, Halle, Stephen Bell
“Somewhere in my Memory” talks about the most precious things that make Christmas what it is. From the famous movie Home Alone it leaves a memorable mark when listening to it.
“What Christmas Means to Me” by Stevie Wonder
Christmas means different things to different people but one of the most precious things is the time spent with family that is brilliantly conveyed through this Stevie Wonder hit.
“Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry
The story of Santa Claus appears again and tells the full story of what is to be expected on the night of Christmas Eve.
“Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry
This upbeat classic puts you in a mood to dance and spotlights the most famous reindeer of Santa Claus’s, Rudolph.
“Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” by Elmo and Patsy
“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” provides a good laugh for the comedic storytelling presented and sung by Elmo and Patsy.
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by The Jackson 5
Another funny song sung by The Jackson 5 captures an unexpected meeting between the famous Santa Claus and a mother on the night of Christmas Eve.
“Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful)” by Phil Wickham
Transitioning from the comedy-like songs, this song is famous around the world and consists of a beautiful melody played on the piano, flute, and cello.
“O Holy Night” by Adolphe Adam, Rolando Villazón, and Xavier de Maistre
“O Holy Night” is a slower song that is perfect to start calming down and relearning old classics such as this.
“A Marshmallow World” by Dean Martin
Marshmallow is used to describe what the world looks like during the winter with all the snow glittering on the trees and roads.
“Christmas Time is Here” by Vince Guaraldi
From the famous Charlie Brown Christmas movie, the lyrics of this song gives chills because of the energy being built up waiting for Christmas to arrive.
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside (with Michael Bublé)” by Idina Menzel, Michael Bublé
This fun song creates quite a bit of back and forth between two characters that makes it fun to perform a Christmas themed duet.
“Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” by Doris Day
Doris Day emphasizes what everybody wants on Christmas day; for the snow to come and turn the world into a winter wonderland in “Let it Snow”.
“Twelve Days of Christmas” by Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters
The countdown has officially started with this song counting down the few days left till Christmas. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” provides an advent calendar of its own through song lyrics.
“Christmasland” by Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett encourages you to follow him to a wonderful place where Christmas is at its peak in “Christmasland”.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
One of the most famous symbols of Christmas is the grand Christmas tree. Brenda Lee does justice in her song to this beautiful tradition of Christmas.
“Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer (with The Pinafores)” by Gene Autry and The Pinafores
Another Christmas legend is brought to life through the song “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”. The lyrics and the story make it easy to sympathize with Rudolph.
“Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms
An upbeat and classy tune, “Jingle Bell Rock” is the song that will get you up and start to dance.
“A Holly Jolly Christmas” Michael Bublé
The best song to put you in a happy mood for the holidays.
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
Listening to this song will put a grand smile on your face that can’t be helped due to the cheery nature of this song.
“The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)” by Nat King Cole
Literally called “The Christmas Song”, it has everything related to Christmas in the song lyrics.
“Last Christmas” by Wham!
“Last Christmas” talks about giving your heart to someone special and is perfect to snuggle in and listen to with your loved ones.
“I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday” by Wizzard
This song expresses what we all wish could happen in a lighthearted tune.
“Jolly Old St. Nicholas” by Chicago
Another song about the tale of St. Nicholas or Santa Claus. Chicago perfectly paints the picture in “Jolly Old St. Nicholas.
“Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season” by Andy Williams
This is the perfect, calming song to round off your night.
“Frosty the Snowman – Remastered 2006” by Bing Crosby
The magical snowman is brought to life in the song “Frosty the Snowman”. Everyone remembers this snowy companion and his magical essence.
“The Little Drummer Boy” by Phil Wickham
Repetitive lyrics and the onomatopoeia make this song easily recognizable and easy to memorize. Wickham’s voice is hypnotizing, making it hard to sway your body from left to right.
