Top Christmas Songs for 2024
Christmas Carols: Lyrics and Videos
When winter hits, there's nothing quite like meeting friends for some hot cocoa or cider. And as you chat, the familiar tunes of Christmas carols playing in the background add to the festive atmosphere.
Music, after all, has a special way of bringing people together, especially during the holiday season. Christmas is not just about gifts and decorations; it's a time for love, and a time for music.
White Christmas
"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..." This contemplative Christmas song is sure to set the right mood on Christmas Eve.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" - Is there a nicer way to wish your fellow human beings a "Merry Christmas"?
The Christmas carol from the 16th century is often chosen by English "Carol Singers" as the crowning conclusion of the audition.
Jingle Bells - a Christmas classic
The ringing of the bells at the beginning of the song is unmistakable.
At Christmas time, there is hardly a place where the sounds of "Jingle Bells" can not be heard.
Here you can find the complete lyrics of this beautiful Christmas carol.
Carol of the Bells
The traditional Christmas carol "Carol of the Bells" by the composer Mykola Leontovych was originally the Ukrainian song "Shchedryk" - a classical New Year's song.
Today, the piece is one of the most famous English Christmas carols.
Deck the Halls
"The Christmas Carol "Deck the Halls" is one of the Christmas catchy tunes and has a particularly high recognition value due to its "Fa-la-la-la.."
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
There is probably no other Christmas song that has been covered as often as "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".
The first version, composed by Hugh Martin and written by Ralph Blane, should not be missing in any living room at Christmas.
The First Noel
The melodic piece "The First Noel" belongs to the quieter and more atmospheric Christmas songs.
Here the very first Christmas night and the birth of Jesus are sung about.
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" goes back to a composition by the German musical genius Felix Mendelssohn and is today considered a traditional Christmas carol.
The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" (also known by the version "Adeste Fideles") belongs to the standard repertoire of American Carol Singers.
O Holy Night
"O Holy Night" - hardly any Christmas carol starts so quietly and ends in such a finale!
O little town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem - the classic Christmas carol from the 19th century.
It is especially popular in the USA and has already been reinterpreted by vocal artists such as Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald and Elvis Presley.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" - The traditional English Christmas Carol from the 15th century was already used in Charles Dickens' famous Christmas story.
Joy To The World
"Joy to the World." This English, melancholy Christmas song has been covered countless times.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas goes back to English and French nursery rhymes.
Today it is one of the best known English-language Christmas songs.
Ding! Dong! Merrily On High
The melody of the Christmas carol "Ding Dong! Merrily on high" goes back to a French dance from the 16th century.
No wonder this atmospheric Christmas Carol makes the listeners so cheerful.
Winter Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening...
with this text every child knows immediately which song it is.
If it should come nevertheless to a text hanger: Here you can find the complete lyrics and sheet music.
Little drummer boy
Pa rum pum pum...
The Christmas song "Littler Drummer Boy" gained worldwide fame mainly because of this catchy line.
You can find the complete lyrics to the song here.
Good King Wenceslas
In the classic Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas" the saint Prince Wenceslas of Bohemia is sung about.
Who out of pure charity helps his poor fellow men and goes to collect firewood for them at night.
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
No Christmas without Rudolph. For most children (but also adults) Rudolph, the reindeer with the red nose, is simply part of Christmas.
I Saw Three Ships
"I saw three ships come sailing in, on Christmas day, on Christmas day".
This traditional English Christmas carol tells the story of three ships that set out for Bethlehem.
What Child Is This?
The Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" is probably one of the most popular Christmas carols and belongs to the standard repertoire of English carol singers.
The song became famous mainly because of its catchy melody, which follows the English folk song "Greensleeves".
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