10 Favorite Christmas Songs

10 Favorite Christmas Songs

The best 10 favorite Christmas songs create a sense of nostalgia along with playful memories. These favorite Christmas songs remind us what the Christmas holidays represent. Here are the ten favorite Christmas songs that put you in the Christmas mood.

1. “The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole. The 1961 rendition of this favorite Christmas song is a timeless classic that warms your heart and puts you in the Christmas spirit.
2. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Judy Garland.  This Christmas song melted hearts with Judy Garland’s original version in 1943. Many other versions exist, but this one is the best.
3. “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.  This Irving Berlin masterpiece of yearning for a nostalgic Christmas is among the best Christmas songs of all time.
4. “Silver Bells” by Bing Crosby.  This 1950’s Christmas song reminds us of Christmas in New York City which is a wonderful place during the holidays.
5. “Last Christmas” by George Michael. This 1984  sentimental Christmas song about a broken heart during the holidays is a radio favorite during the holidays.
6. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” by Bing Crosby. The 1943 Christmas classic about the soldiers  away from their families during World War two is among the most popular Christmas songs of all time.
7. “Santa Baby” by Madonna. The 1987 rendition by Madonna which offers a satirical look on the Christmas holidays is a Christmas party favorite.
8. “Jingle Bell Rock” by  Daryl Hall and John Oates. This festive Christmas song originally recorded in 1986 was released again in 2006 and is heard in radio stations all over the world.
9. “Sleigh Ride” by Lou Rawls. This 1994 rendition of the classic feel good Christmas song is a favorite among young and old.
10. “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey. This upbeat 1994 Christmas song about a women that only wants to be with her lover for Christmas is now a holiday classic.