Pop Music to Get You in the Christmas Spirit
Here are some of the best pop songs to get you feeling festive this holiday season!
Christmas Music
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and of course, music. There are a ton of great Christmas songs out there, but sometimes it can be hard to find the right one. Here are ten pop Christmas songs to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Pop
Christmas music has been around for centuries, with the first “Christmas carol” appearing in the 15th century. But it wasn’t until the 19th century that Christmas music began to take on a more pop sensibility. The Christmas songs we know and love today were popularized in the 20th century by artists like Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra.
In more recent years, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has become a holiday classic, and pop stars like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Pentatonix have put their own spin on traditional Christmas songs.
If you’re looking for some pop Christmas music to get you in the holiday spirit, here are 20 of the best Christmas songs of the last 50 years.
-Mariah Carey – “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (1994)
-Bing Crosby – “White Christmas” (1942)
-Justin Bieber – “Mistletoe” (2011)
-Ariana Grande – “Santa Tell Me” (2014)
-Pentatonix – “Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth” (2016)
-Frank Sinatra – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (1957)
-Nat King Cole – “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” (1961)
– Brenda Lee – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (1958)
-The Ronettes – “Sleigh Ride” (1963)
-“A Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack – “Linus and Lucy” (1965)
-“The Snowman” soundtrack – “Walking in the Air” (1982)
-“Home Alone” soundtrack – “Somewhere in My Memory” (1990)
-“The Nightmare Before Christmas” soundtrack – “This Is Halloween” (1993
Country
While country music might not be the first genre that comes to mind when you think of Christmas music, there are actually quite a few heartwarming and festive songs in this genre. If you’re looking for some country Christmas music to get you in the holiday spirit, here are a few of our favorites.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Lady Antebellum
“Santa Baby” by Lonestar
“Please Come Home for Christmas” by Josh Turner
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Willie Nelson and Norah Jones
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Faith Hill
“White Christmas Blue” by Alan Jackson
Jazz
While you may not associate jazz with Christmas music, there are actually a number of great jazz tunes that are perfect for getting you into the holiday spirit. From Duke Ellington to Miles Davis, there are plenty of jazz legends who have recorded some great Christmas tunes. Here are just a few of our favorites:
-Duke Ellington – “Jingle Bells”
-Miles Davis – “Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)”
-John Coltrane – “My Favorite Things”
-Dave Brubeck – “White Christmas”
-Ella Fitzgerald – “Santa Claus Got Stuck in My chimney”
Christmas Songs
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by listening to festive pop music? In this article, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best pop songs to get you into the holiday spirit. So put on your Santa hat, pour yourself some eggnog, and let’s get started!
Pop
Christmas songs have been around for centuries, with some of the earliest examples dating back to the Middle Ages. In more recent years, the Christmas song has become an integral part of pop music culture, with many artists releasing holiday-themed singles and albums.
If you’re looking for some pop Christmas songs to get you in the holiday spirit, here are a few of our favorites:
-Mariah Carey – “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
-Wham! – “Last Christmas”
-Bing Crosby – “White Christmas”
-Band Aid – “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”
-Michael Buble – “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”
-Justin Bieber – “Mistletoe”
Country
If you’re looking to get in the Christmas spirit with some country tunes, here are some of our favorites.
-Little Snowflake by Kacey Musgraves
-A Holly Jolly Christmas by Alison Krauss
-Christmas in Dixie by Confederate Railroad
-Pretty Paper by Willie Nelson
-There’s a New Kid in Town by Brad Paisley
Jazz
Christmas jazz is a style of music that developed in the early 20th century. It combines elements of traditional European Christmas music with the African-American spiritual tradition. Jazz Christmas songs often have a syncopated rhythm and a soulful, improvised feel. They are sometimes playful and lighthearted, and other times they are more reflective and contemplative.
Notable jazz Christmas songs include “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” (originally performed by Jelly Roll Morton), “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (performed by Nat King Cole), “White Christmas” (performed by Bing Crosby), and “The Christmas Song” (performed by Mel Tormé).
