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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Christmas songs in Western music: from the latest hits to hall-of-fame classics (1–10)
All I Want For Christmas Is YouJustin Bieber, Mariah Carey
Speaking of Christmas, many of you probably think of “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” This classic, released by Mariah Carey in 1994, has sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
While it’s a song most people know, I think fewer are familiar with the version featuring Justin Bieber.
This rendition is crafted to be even more poppy and upbeat than the original, making it perfect for a party tune.
DJ Play a Christmas SongNEW!Cher
This is the lead track from Christmas, the first Christmas album Cher—often hailed as the Goddess of Pop—released in 2023.
The song deftly blends her signature dance-pop sound with a festive holiday spirit.
Its lyrics, which express a wish to escape the cold outside for a warm place and ask the DJ to play Christmas songs, capture a sense of liberation and togetherness on the club dance floor.
Released in October 2023, the track extended her chart record at age 77, making her the only solo artist with number-one hits in every decade from the 1960s to the 2020s.
With electronic beats that break from traditional Christmas song conventions and her powerful vocals resonating throughout, it’s perfect for livening up holiday parties and events.
Everyday is ChristmasNEW!Sia
This is the title track from Australian singer-songwriter Sia’s album Everyday Is Christmas, released in November 2017.
Created as her first Christmas project, the album is said to have been completed in just about two weeks with producer Greg Kurstin.
It’s a poppy, glittering holiday song that celebrates the special days of Christmas, featuring bell-like decorations that evoke the feel of a winter street scene.
Its jazzy chord progressions intertwine with Sia’s distinctive, soaring vocals, instantly lifting you into the Christmas spirit just by listening!
Christmas songs from Western music: from new hits to hall-of-fame classics (11–20)
The Christmas SongNat King Cole
In Japan, Christmas tends to feature Western pop songs from the 1980s onward.
While many post-1980s tracks are upbeat and catchy, the classics from the 1960s hold their own.
The Christmas Song, composed in 1944, is a jazz standard that has been covered by many jazz vocalists.
This time, it’s Nat King Cole’s version.
His rendition, with his warm, resonant vocals, makes the piece gentler and imbues it with a touch of sensuality.
Merry ChristmasEd Sheeran & Elton John
A cross-generational Christmas song featuring the big-name collaboration of Ed Sheeran and Elton John.
From its simple title to the sound of bells and chimes and a classic chord progression, it’s packed with elements that heighten the Christmas spirit.
The two have reportedly been friends for over a decade, and you can feel that deep friendship in the peaceful atmosphere.
The guitar and piano tones are, as expected, superb, each exuding an overwhelming presence.
Wrapped in gentle, heartwarming vocals that resonate worldwide, enjoy the ultimate Christmas feeling.
Driving Home For ChristmasChris Rea
A gem of a number that brightens the winter season.
It sets to a warm melody the feelings of a driver heading home to family for Christmas along snow-covered roads.
Recorded in 1986, the song was born from Chris Rea’s own experience.
Caught in a traffic jam, he drew inspiration from the expressions of the drivers around him.
Although the track didn’t attract much attention upon its initial release, over the years it has become a beloved classic.
During the Christmas season, it is cherished as a heartwarming number that resonates with those making their way back to their families and loved ones.
Santa, Can’t You Hear MeKelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande
Santa, Can’t You Hear Me is filled with a heartwarming message.
This song is a collaboration between divas Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson.
Each has a powerful voice, and together they create an even more energetic track.
The lyrics are also appealing, expressing, “Even without asking Santa, I already have what truly matters.” Listening to it will make you appreciate your happiness all over again.