The Best Pop Christmas Music Playlist

This is the best pop Christmas music playlist to get you in the holiday spirit! Featuring Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Pentatonix, and more.

Best Pop Christmas Songs

Whether you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit or just need some background noise while you wrap presents, we have the perfect playlist for you. From classics like “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey to new favorites like “Last Christmas” by Wham!, these are the best pop Christmas songs of 2019.

All I Want for Christmas is You- Mariah Carey

This song was released in 1994 and was written and produced by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff. It is considered one of the best Christmas pop songs of all time.

Last Christmas- Wham!

“Last Christmas” is a song by English pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in December 1984, on a double A-side with “Everything She Wants”. It was written and produced by George Michael, and became a worldwide hit. It has been covered by many artists, including Billie Piper, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Michael Bublé.

Do They Know It’s Christmas?- Band Aid

“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is a song written in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in reaction to television reports of the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. It was first recorded in a day on 25 November 1984 by Band Aid, a supergroup put together by Geldof, and was accompanied by a widely known advertising campaign. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and released on 29 November 1984, with the proceeds being split between Band Aid’s Feed the World fund and Comic Relief. The song was written in one day after watching news reports of the famine that necessitated it; Geldof contacted numerous fellow pop stars, most of whom quickly agreed to record it with him. Record producer Chris Thomas was quick to produce the song. In its original incarnation, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was recorded as a benefit single intended to raise money for relief of widespread famine in Ethiopia; according to Bob Geldof’s liner notes for the 1994 re-release, the idea came to him “in an idle moment” while he watched TV coverage of Ethiopia during Live Aid on 13 July 1985. The single also led both Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to found the charity supergroup Band Aid and organise Live Aid the following year

Best Pop Christmas Albums

Christmas is a time of year when many people enjoy listening to music. There are a variety of genres that people enjoy, but one genre that always seems to be popular is pop music. Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s. The terms “popular music” and “pop music” are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many diverse styles.

A Charlie Brown Christmas- Vince Guaraldi Trio

This 1962 jazz piano album by the Vince Guaraldi Trio is one of the most popular and beloved Christmas albums ever made. It’s been called “one of the coolest, most innovative holiday albums ever” and features the classic tracks “Linus and Lucy,” “Christmastime Is Here” and “O Tannenbaum.”

Now That’s What I Call Christmas- Various Artists

This double CD set features some of the biggest pop hits from recent years, including tracks by Justin Bieber, Kylie Minogue, Kelly Clarkson, One Direction, Maroon 5 and Leona Lewis. If you’re looking for a festive playlist that’s sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit, this is the album for you.

Christmas with the Rat Pack- Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.

This is a great album for anyone who loves the Rat Pack. This album consists of 24 tracks, and was released on October 28, 2016. This album includes tracks such as “White Christmas”, “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “The Christmas Waltz”, and more.

Best Pop Christmas Movies

There are plenty of great pop Christmas songs out there, but what about the best pop Christmas movies? Here’s a list of some of the best pop Christmas movies to watch this holiday season.

Elf

Regarded as one of the best Christmas movies of all time, Elf is a hilarious comedy starring Will Ferrell as a human who was accidentally raised at the North Pole by elves. Ferrell’s character, Buddy, sets off for New York City in search of his real father, who he learns is on the naughty list. Elf is packed with laughs and heartwarming Christmas cheer, making it a must-watch holiday film.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 American stop-motion animated musical dark fantasy film directed by Henry Selick, and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of “Halloween Town” who stumbles through a portal to “Christmas Town” and decides to celebrate the holiday, with disastrous results. Danny Elfman wrote the film’s songs and score, and provided the singing voice of Jack. The principal voice cast also includes Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Ken Page, Paul Reubens, Greg Proops, Barbara Hershey, and Edward Ivory.

The Nightmare Before Christmas was released to positive reviews from critics and was commercially successful; it grossed $76 million worldwide during its initial run. The film later gathered a following in home video sales and merchandising. In 2002 it was reissued in 3D format in select theaters across America for its 10th anniversary; this marked the first time that an animated film had been reissued in 3D.[4] In October 2009 it was announced that Disney was working on a 3D re-release of the film for a December 2006 release,[5][6] which ultimately did not happen.

Home Alone

Home Alone is a 1990 American comedy film written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus. It stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. Kevin initially relishes being home alone, but soon has to contend with two burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. The film also features Catherine O’Hara and John Heard as Kevin’s parents, and Kevin Spacey as the elderly next-door neighbor whose home he enters to escape the burglars.

The film was followed by two sequels, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in 1992 and Home Alone 3 in 1997. A fourth film, Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House, aired on ABC in 2002 as a made-for-television film.