Great Christmas Songs to Help Celebrate the Holidays

Christmas is a time for family to be together. In fact, my idea of the perfect Christmas is where family and friends join together in a big room with a huge Christmas tree covered in a spectrum of lights sitting like a giant, and stockings full of toys hung over a warm, and cozy fireplace. But, this wouldn't be perfect without the greatest Christmas music playing on a jukebox nearby.

Here is a guide to buying the best Christmas music to make your Christmas experience all the more memorable and joyful. Some of the best songs are the most fun. From hearing about Grandmas being run over to hearing the Chipmunks torture Dave, they're just as good as any Christmas Carol, and maybe even that much more fun.

My personal favorite has to be "Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer" by Elmo & Patsy. You've got something to laugh about that just seems to keep the spirit of the holidays alive. It's great fun. Listen to it at Amazon.com. "Silent Night" is probably my second favorite. Here is a song that has been sung by many artists, from Bing Crosby to Celine Dion. Each version sounds a little different, but its overall message never seems to change. It's sweet. It's heartfelt. And, it's heavenly in its simplicity.

Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is next. The song captures the magic of the season. Who doesn't appreciate a 'white christmas'? No one has ever sung it better than Bing Crosby. His low voice, and his smooth melody all make this song a legend in its own right. For that child within us all, I'd have to suggest "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" next. Again, this is a song that many have sung. Many versions are all a little different, but they're all the same in spirit. If you're into the spirit of old Saint Nick, this song is the best. And, this can be great to thrill your children about Santa's impending visit.

Another great song, sung by many different artists is "Silver Bells". I suggest the renditions by Johnny Mathis and Bing Crosby, but I'm sure you can find many other artists whose versions are just as good if not better. It's a Christmas Carol that never gets old. Next, I would have to suggests "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas" by Johnny Mathis. While Bing Crosby's version is nice, it's a little slow and not quite as upbeat as it should be. Johnny Mathis's rendition just feels like the right way to hear this amazing holiday tune.

Alvin & The Chipmunk's "The Christmas Song (Santa Don't Be Late)" is my next suggestion. It fun, funny, and captures the holiday spirit with three squeaky characters. Enjoy it, this is one of the most modern classic Christmas carol. Of course, that rendition is just for fun. The really great "The Christmas Song" has been sung by many. I'd have to recommend Nat King Cole first and foremost. Next, I would have to recommend, "Jingle Bell Rock". This is another great song that has been sung by many different artists. Even Hilary Duff has produced a version. But, I prefer it sung by such artists as Bobby Helms, and Billy Haley & The Comets. This is one great song and only a handful have done it right.

"Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman" are two great songs that belong together. Burl Ives's Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer is one of the best. Burl Ives's pace is slower than most but his voice is what makes his Christmas songs great. Everyone but everyone has sang these two great songs. Nat King Cole did a rendition of Frosty the Snowman that is good. Next, I would have to definitely recommend Burl Ives's "A Holly Jolly Christmas". In case you don't remember, he sang it in the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.