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 new hits to hall-of-fame classics (21–30)
Kid On Christmas ft. Meghan TrainorPentatonix
“Kid On Christmas ft.
Meghan Trainor” is a song that captures the giddy excitement of the holiday season.
This track by the a cappella group Pentatonix features singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor.
Set to a Christmasy sound that incorporates bell tones, it delivers a message of “Let’s enjoy Christmas.” The layered, lively vocals also evoke the festive spirit of the holiday.
Oh Santa! ft. Ariana Grande, Jennifer HudsonMariah Carey
A lavishly extravagant Christmas song that brings together diva Mariah Carey—also known as the Queen of Christmas—Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Hudson.
Not only do we get Mariah’s ultra-high whistle tones across her seven-octave range, but the powerhouse vocals of the two talented singers who admire her are absolutely stunning as well.
It’s an upbeat track packed with festive party vibes, and the music video—where you can feel each artist’s unique power and the joyful atmosphere—is a must-see!
Run Rudolph RunChuck Berry
This song delightfully portrays the joy of Christmas and a hurried Santa Claus.
It fuses rock ’n’ roll with the spirit of the holidays to give listeners an energetic feel.
Released as a single by Chess Records in 1958, it re-entered the charts in 2019 and climbed to No.
10 in 2021, its highest position in 62 years.
The lyrics humorously depict a boy who wants a rock ’n’ roll electric guitar for Christmas and Santa rushing to deliver it.
Widely loved as a Christmas classic that vividly conveys Chuck Berry’s musical influence, it’s a perfect pick to lift your spirits during the holiday season.
Let It SnowBoyz II Men
If you want to set a sweet Christmas mood with Western music for you and your partner, “Let It Snow” is a great pick.
This track is by the chorus group Boyz II Men, who produced numerous major hits from the 1980s through the 1990s.
It features an exquisitely sweet melody, and the lyrics are equally sugary, depicting a passionate time spent with a lover.
Another highlight is the top-tier vocals from featured artist Brian McKnight and lead vocalist Wanya Morris.
One I’ve Been MissingLittle Mix
The first Christmas song by Little Mix, a four-member girl group formed in the UK in 2011.
Layered beautiful vocals ride over a gentle waltz-like three-beat rhythm, creating a track that conveys both strength and delicacy.
It’s a song that evokes a calm, quiet night—offering a different vibe from the typical lively Christmas atmosphere.
ChristmastimeStevie Wonder
Here’s a moody Christmas song that seems perfect for a slow-tempo cheek-to-cheek dance.
Released by Motown Records in 1967, it’s included as one of the tracks on Stevie Wonder’s Christmas album, Someday at Christmas.
Stevie’s youthful voice and harmonica playing are wonderful, making it a song you want to pull out and listen to every time the holidays come around.
You could even call it a hidden gem.
MistletoeJustin Bieber
When it comes to Western Christmas songs, many people imagine poppy, flashy tracks.
Those are certainly appealing, but there are also people who want to spend Christmas quietly with a partner or family.
For those listeners, I recommend “Mistletoe.” This song is one of Justin Bieber’s classic Christmas tracks and became a global hit.
It’s also a rare chance to hear Justin Bieber’s voice while he was still in the middle of his voice changing.