100+ Best Festive Christmas Songs and Carols

When the holiday season rolls around, one of the most joyful ways to celebrate is by filling your home with the sounds of festive Christmas songs and carols. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, decorating the tree, or simply sipping cocoa by the fireplace, the right music can set the perfect tone. From timeless classics that have been cherished for generations to modern hits that bring a fresh twist to holiday cheer, Christmas music has a unique way of capturing the spirit of the season. In this list, you’ll find over 100 of the best Christmas songs and carols, spanning various genres and eras, to make your holiday season truly magical.

1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” – Mariah Carey
2. “Last Christmas” – Wham!
3. “Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms
4. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee
5. “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” – Michael Bublé
6. “White Christmas” – Bing Crosby
7. “Feliz Navidad” – José Feliciano
8. “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” – Jackson 5
9. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Judy Garland
10. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” – Darlene Love
11. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” – Dean Martin
12. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” – Gene Autry
13. “Winter Wonderland” – Frank Sinatra
14. “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” – Band Aid
15. “The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole
16. “Blue Christmas” – Elvis Presley
17. “Wonderful Christmastime” – Paul McCartney
18. “Silver Bells” – Bing Crosby & Carol Richards
19. “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” – John Lennon & Yoko Ono
20. “O Holy Night” – Celine Dion
21. “Mary, Did You Know?” – Pentatonix
22. “Silent Night” – Bing Crosby
23. “Little Saint Nick” – The Beach Boys
24. “Christmas Time Is Here” – Vince Guaraldi Trio
25. “Holly Jolly Christmas” – Burl Ives
26. “Merry Christmas Darling” – The Carpenters
27. “Frosty the Snowman” – Gene Autry
28. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” – Dean Martin & Martina McBride
29. “Sleigh Ride” – The Ronettes
30. “Jingle Bells” – Frank Sinatra
31. “Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season” – Andy Williams
32. “Carol of the Bells” – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
33. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” – Jackson 5
34. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” – Bing Crosby
35. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” – Andy Williams
36. “Christmas Wrapping” – The Waitresses
37. “Please Come Home for Christmas” – Eagles
38. “Christmas in Hollis” – Run-D.M.C.
39. “Santa Baby” – Eartha Kitt
40. “Step Into Christmas” – Elton John
41. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” – Whitney Houston
42. “This Christmas” – Donny Hathaway
43. “Silver and Gold” – Burl Ives
44. “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” – Bing Crosby & David Bowie
45. “Little Drummer Boy” – Pentatonix
46. “O Come, All Ye Faithful” – Nat King Cole
47. “The First Noel” – Frank Sinatra
48. “Joy to the World” – Whitney Houston
49. “Deck the Halls” – Mannheim Steamroller
50. “Mistletoe” – Justin Bieber
51. “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” – Elmo & Patsy
52. “Run Rudolph Run” – Chuck Berry
53. “A Holly Jolly Christmas” – Michael Bublé
54. “White Christmas” – The Drifters
55. “Santa Tell Me” – Ariana Grande
56. “What Christmas Means to Me” – Stevie Wonder
57. “Christmas Canon” – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
58. “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” – Amy Grant
59. “All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)” – Spike Jones & His City Slickers
60. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” – Straight No Chaser
61. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” – Pentatonix
62. “Christmas in New York” – Lea Michele
63. “Wonderful Christmastime” – Diana Ross
64. “Cool Yule” – Louis Armstrong
65. “O Christmas Tree” – Tony Bennett
66. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” – Enya
67. “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” – Alvin and the Chipmunks
68. “Home for the Holidays” – Perry Como
69. “Angels We Have Heard on High” – Josh Groban
70. “Christmas Lights” – Coldplay
71. “The Holly and the Ivy” – Annie Lennox
72. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – Nat King Cole
73. “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” – John Denver & The Muppets
74. “It’s Christmas” – NSYNC
75. “Believe” – Josh Groban
76. “Jingle Bell Rock” – Hall & Oates
77. “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
78. “Someday at Christmas” – Stevie Wonder
79. “Grown-Up Christmas List” – Amy Grant
80. “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” – Casting Crowns
81. “Hallelujah” – Pentatonix
82. “Away in a Manger” – Martina McBride
83. “Little Saint Nick” – She & Him
84. “Santa’s Coming for Us” – Sia
85. “Where Are You Christmas?” – Faith Hill
86. “Jingle Bells” – Michael Bublé & The Puppini Sisters
87. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” – Rod Stewart
88. “The Little Drummer Boy” – Bing Crosby
89. “Christmas Island” – Jimmy Buffett
90. “Christmas All Over Again” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
91. “Sleigh Ride” – Johnny Mathis
92. “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” – Ella Fitzgerald
93. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” – U2
94. “My Only Wish (This Year)” – Britney Spears
95. “I’ll Be Home” – Meghan Trainor
96. “This Christmas Day” – Jessie J
97. “Silver Bells” – Elvis Presley
98. “Mistletoe and Wine” – Cliff Richard
99. “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez
100. “Marshmallow World” – Darlene Love
101. “Underneath the Tree” – Kelly Clarkson
102. “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” – Mariah Carey
103. “O Holy Night” – Josh Groban
104. “Santa’s Beard” – The Beach Boys
105. “One More Sleep” – Leona Lewis

Christmas is a time for togetherness, joy, and creating cherished memories, and nothing complements those moments quite like the perfect soundtrack. This list of over 100 festive Christmas songs and carols offers a diverse selection to suit every holiday mood. Whether you’re into classic carols, pop hits, or something with a bit more swing, there’s something here for everyone. So turn up the volume, gather your loved ones, and let these songs fill your home with the warmth and spirit of Christmas. After all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear!