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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. \u201cRun Run Rudolph\u201d with Kelly Clarkson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get ready to smile and dance in your living room to Kelly Clarkson\u2019s upbeat and fun rendition of \u201cRun Run Rudolph.\u201d It goes like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cRun, run Rudolph, Santa’s has to make it in town
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reelin’ like a merry-go-round\u201d<\/p>\n“Run Rudolph Run” was written by Chuck Berry, but credited to Johnny Marks and M. Brodie due to Marks’ trademark on the character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It was published by St. Nicholas Music (ASCAP) and was first recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThis entertaining and festive song definitely belongs on your Christmas playlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2. \u201cSleigh Ride\u201d with Mariah Carey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Of course you know that classic Christmas song that goes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cJust hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ding-dingling too
(Ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding)
Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
(Ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding)
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling “Yoo hoo”
(Ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding)
Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you\u201d<\/p>\nThe hit song \u201cSleigh Ride\u201d was written in 1946 by Leyroy Anderson. It was first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nHands down, this might be the most<\/em> fun Christmas song to sing. This doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s everyone\u2019s favorite holiday song or the number one Christmas song, but it\u2019s just so fun to sing. (It must be all of those \u201cring-a-ling-a-ling\u201d lyrics.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This song is so catchy and uplifting, and that\u2019s what makes it one of the most popular Christmas songs that belongs on your Christmas playlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mariah Carey is very well-known for her amazing Christmas album. Mariah Carey is an out-of-this-world vocalist who nails it every time she records a Christmas song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. \u201cJingle Bell Rock\u201d and \u201cRocking Around the Christmas Tree\u201d Mash-Up with Carly Rae Jepsen and Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This mash-up of two of the world\u2019s most popular Christmas songs by superstars Carly Rae Jepsen and Michael Bubl\u00e9 is the perfect song to add to your holiday playlist to play on Christmas day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nRockn’ around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone’s dancing merrily
in a new old fashioned way<\/p>\n\n\n\nJingle bell, jingle bell
Jingle bell rock
Jingle bell swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin’ and blowin’ up bushels
of fun the jingle hop has begun<\/p>\n“Jingle Bell Rock” is an American Christmas song first released by Bobby Helms in 1957. It was written by Joseph Carleton Beal.<\/em>
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was written by Johnny Marks, and originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released in 1958.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIf you can\u2019t find this song on your music app, it\u2019s definitely available on YouTube<\/a>, or you can find a different version of one of these great songs, \u201cJingle Bell Rock\u201d and \u201cRocking Around the Christmas Tree\u201d as there are many fantastic versions out there of both of these classic Christmas songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” with John Legend and Kelly Clarkson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You might recognize this song from the popular Christmas movie Elf<\/em> when it was performed by actors Zooey Deschanel and Will Ferrell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI really can’t stay
Baby, it’s cold outside
I’ve got to go away
Baby, it’s cold outside
This evening has been
Hoping that you’d drop in
So, very nice
I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice\u201d<\/p>\nThis song was originally performed as a duet in the 1940s. It was written in 1944 by Frank Loesser to sing with his then wife, Lynn Garland.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n5. \u201cLet it Snow! Let is Snow! Let it Snow!\u201d by Frank Sinatra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frank Sinatra sang a lot of covers of popular Christmas songs, but I think this one is one of his best. Everyone loves singing the lyrics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cOh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow\u201d<\/p>\nWritten by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn, \u201cLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!\u201d was written during a heatwave in July of 1945 in Los Angeles, California. It was originally recorded by Vaughn Monroe with the Norton Sisters in 1945.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n6. \u201cFeliz Navidad\u201d with Celine Dion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Surprisingly, a lot of people forget to put this song on their Christmas playlist. But you know it, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero a\u00f1o y felicidad\u201d<\/p>\nFeliz Navidad was originally written by Jose Feliciano, and it was recorded and performed by him in 1970.<\/em>
<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nCeline Dion is great at singing Christmas songs, especially this one.<\/p>\n\n\n
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7. \u201cMerry Christmas, Happy Holidays\u201d by NSYNC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMerry Christmas, Happy Holidays\u201d is an original song by \u201890s boy band NSYNC- and it\u2019s never gotten old. It goes a little like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cWe’ve been waiting
All year for this night
And the snow is glistening
On the trees outside
And all the stockings
Are hung by the fireside
Waiting for Santa to arrive
Merry Christmas, happy holidays (Oh yeah)
Merry Christmas (Oh, oh, oh oh)
Merry Christmas
Happy holidays (Ooh yeah)\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cMerry Christmas, Happy Holidays\u201d was written by members of NSYNC JC Chasez, Vince DeGiorgio, Veit Renn, and Justin Timberlake, and released and first performed by NSYNC in 1998.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n8. \u201cHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas\u201d with Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one of those calm, relaxing, classic Christmas songs that most people absolutely love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHave yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on
Our troubles will be out of sight\u201d<\/p>\nSongwriters Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine wrote the classic Christmas song, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” for Judy Garland’s 1944 movie, \u201cMeet Me in St. Louis\u201d.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nMichael Bubl\u00e9 does a beautiful rendition of this song. His voice also just suits this song so well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. \u201cThe First Noel\u201d with Carrie Underwood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another song many people forget to add to their playlist, \u201cThe First Noel\u201d is an incredibly calming, beautiful and nostalgic Christmas song. Here are some lyrics to jog your memory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe First Noel the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel!\u201d<\/p>\nOne of the oldest Christmas songs, \u201cThe First Noel\u201d is believed to have been written around the 1400-1500s, and the lyrics to The First No\u00ebl are an adaptation of the original song. The original writer of this amazing song may never be known for sure. William Sandys edited the current form of this historic song, with extra lyrics written by Davies Gilbert.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nI had to listen to quite a few versions of this song before I stumbled upon Carrie Underwood\u2019s shockingly incredible cover of \u201cThe First Noel\u201d. I absolutely love it, and I\u2019m not even normally a Carrie Underwood fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. \u201cAve Maria\u201d with Leona Lewis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Leona Lewis is such a talented singer with the most incredible range, it\u2019s not surprising that her rendition of \u201cAve Maria\u201d is hauntingly beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAve Maria, gratia plena,
Maria, gratia plena,
Maria, gratia plena,
Ave, Ave, Dominus,
Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus,
Et benedictus fructus ventris (tui),
Ventris tui, Jesus.
Ave Maria!<\/p>\nThe original version of \u201cAve Maria\u201d was written in 1825. “Ave Maria,” known as “Hail Mary” in Latin or “Ellens Gesang III” in German, not to be confused with “Ave Maria” by Gounod and Bach, is an 1825 song by Austrian maestro Franz Schubert. The lyrics of this song are based on Sir Walter Scott\u2019s famous poem, \u201cThe Lady of the Lake\u201d.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\u201cAve Maria\u201d is a spiritual song used for many special occasions, including Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. \u201cHolly Jolly Christmas\u201d with Faith Hill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHolly Jolly Christmas\u201d is one of those Christmas carols you just can\u2019t help but sing along to when you hear it. It\u2019s a positive, uplifting song so it\u2019s great for spreading holiday cheer on Christmas day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHave a holly jolly Christmas
It’s the best time of the year
Now I don’t know if there’ll be snow
But have a cup of cheer\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cHolly Jolly Christmas\u201d was written by famous songwriter Johnny Marks, and most famously performed by Burl Ives. It was released in 1964.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nFaith Hill does an amazing job of singing this song, and her voice is gorgeous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. \u201cSilver Bells\u201d with Elvis Presley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Elvis Presley deserves a spot on your Christmas playlist, and \u201cSilver Bells\u201d is a classic Christmas carol he does a great job performing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cSilver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring a ling, hear them ring
Soon it’ll be Christmas day\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cSilver Bells\u201d was originally written in 1950 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for the movie, \u201cThe Lemon Drop Kid\u201d starring Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell. This classic Christmas song was originally performed in the 1950s by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards with John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra and the Lee Gordon Singers.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n13. \u201cChristmas (Baby Please Come Home)\u201d with Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one of the most popular Christmas songs because it\u2019s fun to sing along to, and Michael Bubl\u00e9 performs it fantastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cPretty lights on the tree
(Christmas) I’m watching them shine
(Christmas) you should be here with me
(Christmas) baby, please come home\u201d<\/p>\n“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” was written in the early 1960s by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector. It was originally sung by Darlene Love.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s upbeat and spreads cheer in anyone\u2019s living room on Christmas day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. \u201cO Holy Night\u201d with Mariah Carey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mariah Carey has an astounding singing voice, and her cover of the classic Christmas song \u201cO Holy Night\u201d which goes like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cO Holy Night!
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!\u201d<\/p>\n“O Holy Night” is a beautiful Christmas carol from the 1800s. The song was based on a French-language poem by poet Placide Cappeau, written in 1843, and composer Adolphe Adam set to music to it in 1847. The English version of this song is by John Sullivan Dwight.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey\u2019s version of this song is one of the most unique and hauntingly beautiful versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Bring Back Christmas Day by Noel Ng \u5433\u8afe\u8c9d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bring Back Christmas Day<\/a> is an original Christmas tune that laments about how the magic of the Christmas slowly slips away as you grow older. Soft and mellow – with a tinge of sadness, Noel hopes to share her seasonal melancholy because growing up means that now we the adults have to be the one to create the Christmas magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nI\u2019ve got my family
I\u2019ve got all the food
I\u2019m really blessed
For that I am thankful
I can\u2019t help feeling just a little blue<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s missing this Christmas
Maybe it\u2019s you<\/p>\n“Bring Back Christmas Day” was written and produced by Malaysian independent singer-songwriter Noel Ng \u5433\u8afe\u8c9d and released as part of her Christmas EP No\u00ebl De Noel<\/a> in 2023. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n16. \u201cMy Only Wish This Year (Santa, Can You Hear Me?) by Britney Spears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
“My Only Wish This Year” is a pop Christmas song by pop icon Britney Spears, and it\u2019s a great track to sing along to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cSanta, can you hear me?
I have been so good this year
And all I want is one thing
Tell me my true love is here
He’s all I want, just for me
Underneath my Christmas tree
I’ll be waiting here
Santa, that’s my only wish this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cMy Only Wish This Year\u201d was written and produced by Brian Kierulf and Josh Schwartz, and it was originally recorded and performed by Britney Spears in the year 2000.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n17. \u201cLast Christmas\u201d with the Backstreet Boys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are many different versions and covers of \u201cLast Christmas\u201d out there, but the Backstreet Boys just harmonize so well together on this track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cLast Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\nGeorge Michael both produced and wrote the song \u201cLast Christmas\u201d, and British pop duo Wham!, originally released it in 1984.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n
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18. \u201cIt\u2019s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas\u201d with Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like many of the best Christmas songs, \u201cIt\u2019s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas\u201d has been covered by many popular artists, but I think Michael Bubl\u00e9 takes the cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look at the five and ten, it’s glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes that glow
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas\u201d was written in 1951 by Meredith Willson. It\u2019s remained popular since its release in the 1950s, and it\u2019s been covered by many top artists.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n19. \u201cSilent Night\u201d with Pentatonix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSilent Night\u201d is a beautiful Christmas song that has versions by Frank Sinatra, Kelly Clarkson, Sarah McLachlan, Carrie Underwood, Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Elvis Prestley, Boyz II Men and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For my Christmas playlist, I chose the version by Pentatonix for this song, because they harmonize incredibly well and their version is quite unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cSilent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace\u201d<\/p>\nThe popular Christmas carol \u201cSilent Night\u201d was originally written in the year 1816 by a young priest in Austria, Joseph Mohr. It was composed in the year 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber based on Joseph Mohr\u2019s lyrics. Gruber was a choir director who came up with the song\u2019s melody.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
20. \u201cWhite Christmas\u201d with Taylor Swift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can you really create a Christmas playlist without including at least one Taylor Swift song? Luckily, this Queen has a wonderful version of the classic Christmas song, \u201cWhite Christmas\u201d. Don\u2019t you already just want to sing it out loud?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white\u201d<\/p>\n“White Christmas” was originally written in the 1940s by Irving Berlin, a famous composer. He wrote the song for the 1942 musical film \u2018Holiday Inn\u2019.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n21. \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d with Leona Lewis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Leona Lewis offers listeners a unique and upbeat rendition of \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d. Normally a slower song, her version is a little more upbeat, which is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cSleigh bells ring, are you list’nin?
In the lane snow is glist’nin
A beautiful sight
We’re happy tonight
Walkin’ in a winter wonderland\u201d<\/p>\nThe song “Winter Wonderland” was written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n22. \u201cSanta Claus is Coming to Town\u201d by The Pointer Sisters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Featured in a lot of your favorite Christmas movies, \u201cSanta Claus is Coming to Town\u201d is one of the most popular Christmas songs, and kids love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cYou better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He’s making a list
He’s checking it twice
He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town\u201d<\/p>\nThe song \u201cSanta Claus is Coming to Town\u201d dates back to the 1930s. It was written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nOne of the most popular versions of this song was performed by The Pointer Sisters in the 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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23. \u201cAll I Want For Christmas is You\u201d by Mariah Carey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I know I can\u2019t write a round-up of the most popular Christmas songs without including \u201cAll I Want For Christmas is You\u201d by Mariah Carey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you\u201d<\/p>\nThis original song released by Sony Music Entertainment gained tremendous popularity and became one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It has never been 100% confirmed that Mariah Carey wrote it, but she certainly was the first artist to record and perform it in 1994. Mariah Carey is the one who made this song famous in the \u201990s and it has remained incredibly famous to this day.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are You Genetically Gifted at Singing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Does your family especially love to sing or dance to Christmas songs? Musical ability often runs in families. Find out your genetic talents, such as a genetic talent for musical ability or dancing by taking an at-home DNA test from CircleDNA, and read about your genetic traits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CircleDNA wishes you a very Merry Christmas, here’s a specially curated Spotify Playlist<\/a> by our team as a little Christmas gift from us to you! (Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Sales<\/a> as well!) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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