Christmas songs in Western music, from the latest hits to hall-of-fame classics.
Christmas songs you hear everywhere once the holiday season arrives.
Japanese songs are great too, but if you really want to soak up the Christmas vibe, Western Christmas songs are wonderful, aren’t they?
Many people look for classic Christmas tunes across genres like rock, folk, country, pop, and R&B, but you might be thinking: “I don’t know the standards,” “I don’t know which artists sing them,” or “I want to discover new Christmas songs.”
If that sounds like you, you’re not alone.
Especially with Western Christmas music, it can be tough to choose if you don’t usually listen to Western artists.
Two key points when picking Christmas songs are: tracks whose sound instantly says “Christmas” the moment you hear them, and older classics that are still hugely popular today.
With those points in mind, try choosing the perfect track from the selections below to light up your holy night.
This time, we researched popular songs based on feedback from music fans who wrote in to our site.
We’ve compiled a carefully curated list.
Enjoy!
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Western Christmas songs: from the latest hits to hall-of-fame classics (111–120)
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon
I think this was the first song to carry an anti-war message at Christmas.
After the Beatles broke up, John Lennon released more and more songs with strong messages, and I believe this one is the pinnacle.
It’s a wonderful song you can let children listen to.
Western Christmas songs: from new hit tracks to hall-of-fame classics (121–130)
Like It’s ChristmasJonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are a pop rock band from New Jersey.
Known for blending various genres into catchy pop rock, they have released many hits over the years.
Among their songs, this work, released in November 2019, beautifully captures the wintry atmosphere and the joy of Christmas.
The melody, enhanced by handclaps and sleigh bells, conveys the bustle of the holiday season and captivates listeners.
The lyrics, which describe happy moments with a lover, suggest that every day feels as special as Christmas.
The song received high acclaim in many countries, including reaching No.
1 on the U.
S.
Adult Contemporary chart.
Feliz NavidadJosé Feliciano
It’s a classic Christmas song created by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano.
Its simple lyrics, skillfully weaving Spanish and English, have warmed hearts across borders.
Released in November 1970, the song is said to have been born from Feliciano’s sense of nostalgia.
Its lively Latin rhythm and guitar tones convey the joy of Christmas.
It’s a perfect track to listen to on special days spent with family and friends.
Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, you’ll surely find yourself humming along.
Joy To The WorldJump5
A song by the American dance group Jump5, who went on hiatus in 2007.
This familiar Christmas classic in Japan, known as “Morobito Kozorite” (“Joy to the World”), has been reborn as an energizing, upbeat track through a modern, pop arrangement.
It’s a perfect number for a lively, everyone-get-loud kind of Christmas.
Ding Dong Merrily On HighKing’s College Cambridge
If you want to soak up the Christmas spirit, Western Christmas songs are truly wonderful.
This piece is a classic masterpiece with roots in a 16th-century French dance tune, exuding a classical atmosphere.
The performance by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is notable for its beautiful harmonies and was included on the 1969 album “Carols from King’s.” Its lyrics, combining English and Latin, are striking, expressing praise and joy to God through the voices of angels and the sound of bells.
It’s a number you’ll want to hear during the Christmas season and is often performed at the Christmas Eve “Nine Lessons and Carols” service.
This work is recommended for those who want to savor the Christmas mood and for fans of traditional music.
Ave MariaLuciano Pavarotti
In Japan, Christmas is a major event that people usually spend with a partner or friends.
Of course, that aspect is significant overseas as well, but it’s also treated as a holy day commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
If you’d like to celebrate Jesus’s birth at Christmas, I recommend this version of Ave Maria.
There are many versions of Ave Maria, but this one feels the warmest.
Luciano Pavarotti’s sunlike voice is one of its great charms, too.
Every Year, Every ChristmasLuther Vandross
An emotional Christmas ballad that sings of aching feelings.
The protagonist’s lonely longing as they wait for their beloved—and the hope they still can’t let go of—are beautifully conveyed through Luther Vandross’s soulful vocals.
Included on the October 1995 album “This Is Christmas,” the song blends R&B elements with a strikingly moody atmosphere.
Co-written with Richard Marx, it was named a popular holiday song in ASCAP’s 2010 report.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.