Top 10 Classic Christmas Songs

Kate  Hornsby
Deck those halls and hang the mistletoe. The holiday season is almost here and Christmas is just around the corner. Whether you enjoy the crooning of Bing Crosby or the techno style of Lady Gaga, it's time for some Christmas music. Below are the top ten classic Christmas songs sure to get you in the holiday spirit and make your Christmas bright. 

10. Let It Snow It's just not Christmas without snow and this song asks for everyone's favorite Christmas wish. Best versions: Dean Martin, Boyz II Men

9. Have A Holly Jolly Christmas Burl Ives as the talking snowman (narrator) in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer helps make this one a memorable Christmas classic. Nobody does it better! Best version: Burl Ives

8. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Still making children look to the sky on Christmas Eve, this classic continues to delight children of all ages. Best version: Gene Autry

7. The Christmas Song The perfect song for Christmas Eve and wrapping those last minute presents as you relax after all that holiday shopping. Best version: Nat King Cole

6. There's No Place Like Home (for the holidays) "Gee, the traffic is terrific..." You can't help but pick up your step when you hear this one. Best version: Perry Como

5. Frosty The Snowman After all these years this song still makes children and adults believe in a little Christmas magic. Best version: Jimmy Durante

4. Christmas Time Is Here Christmas play, a sad little tree, and a dancing beagle. This song still manages to enchant us as we envision the Peanut's gang putting aside their differences for Christmas. Best Version: Vince Guaraldi

3. Christmas Don't Be Late Maybe one day Alvin will finally get his hula hoop. This classic song still manages to get on people's nerves, but deep down you know you love it anyway. Best version: Alvin and the Chipmunks

2. White Christmas A simple Christmas song and still one of the best. Brings out that warm fuzzy feeling in all of us. Best version: Bing Crosby

1. I'll Be Home For Christmas Just as popular today as when this classic first came out. A poignant song for anyone that can't make it home for Christmas and a reminder to count your blessings for those of us who do. Best version: Frank Sinatra 

Published by Kate Hornsby

Kate Hornsby has been a small business owner for over twenty years. Her work as a freelance writer has included articles on entertainment, pet care, and operating a small business. Hornsby attended the Acade...   View profile

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  • Lee Davis 10/30/2009

    Kate: More great songs. I'll hum from now to Christmas. Thanks for sharing.

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