12 Slow Songs for Christmas

"May I Have This Dance?"

Linda StCyr
Christmas is filled with some of the greatest music ever heard. Whether you listen to rock, reggae or classical, there is a Christmas song for everyone. When the snow is falling gently outside, the stockings have been hung and the kids are asleep, turn down the lights and turn up these slow songs as you ask your loved one, "May I have this dance?"

Baby, It's cold outside...-Lady Antebellum or James Taylor and Natalie Cole

This is an old slow song Christmas favorite. Lady Antebellum among many others have done covers of this song which was originally performed by Frank Loesser and his wife at a housewarming party.

All I want for Christmas is You- Mariah Carey

Santa Baby-Eartha Kitt

This is a classic slow song for Christmas originally performed by Eartha Kitt. It has since been covered by Mariah Carey, Everclear, Macy Gray, Natalie Merchant, Taylor Swift and The Pussycat Dolls.

Slow Dance- The Carpenters

Slow Dance is a song that lives up to its name. It was written and recorded by Richard and Karen Carpenter for a 10th anniversary album that never came to pass. It was resurrected in 1989 and released on the album "Lovelines".

Christmas Reggae-Bob Marley

Everyone should appreciated a little Reggae on Christmas.

A Christmas Love Song-The Manhattan Transfer

Christmas Without You- Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

Found on the album Once Upon a Christmas this song was also featured in a Christmas special featuring Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.

Every time it snows-Olivia Newton John and Jon Secada

From the new album Christmas Wish just released in October. Other great singers are featured on this album including Barry Manilow, Jon Secada and Michael McDonald.

The Angels Cried- Alan Jackson and Allison Krauss

Two beautiful voices come together for this Christmas slow song.

Little Drummer Boy-David Bowie and Bing Crosby

Click here for the YouTube video of Bowie and Crosby singing Little Drummer Boy.

Slow down and kiss under the mistletoe as you listen to these last two slow songs for Christmas:

Merry Christmas with Love-Sandi Patty or the cover by Clay Aiken

The Gift-Jim Brickman and Martina McBride

Published by Linda StCyr

Linda St.Cyr has been a featured contributor for Associated Content from Yahoo!, she is the author of several short stories including the story "Leaving" published in the anthology collection, Elements of Ti...   View profile

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  • Angela La Fon 12/16/2009

    The Angels Cried is may all time favorite.

  • Mary E. Coe 12/13/2009

    Awesome list.

  • Kim Keason 12/9/2009

    Perfect Christmas songs to dance to!

  • Angel Vee 12/8/2009

    Very lovely song choices!

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky 12/7/2009

    Lovely choices.

  • Donald Pennington 12/6/2009

    Nice list. bowie and Crosby did good with that'n.

  • Michael Segers 12/6/2009

    Great list of songs.

  • Janet Hunt 12/6/2009

    I love your list. Great songs!

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