15 Most Popular Christmas Songs of All Time With Lyrics — TripGuru
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In the spirit of Christmas, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 most popular Christmas songs of all time. How did we put together out list? A Google search engine analysis of course!

We’ve also included the Spotify link and complete lyrics to each so you can sing along and entertain (or infuriate!) your loved ones!

1. Jingle Bell Rock

Bobby Helms’ Jingle Bell Rock has been a popular Christmas anthem since 1957. It came to fame a second time thanks to the iconic Mean Girls movie in 2004.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring

Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun

Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time

Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square

In the frosty air

What a bright time, it’s the right time

To rock the night away

Jingle bell time is a swell time

To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Jingle around the clock

Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feetThat’s the jingle bell rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time

Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square

In the frosty air

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time

Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun

Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time

Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square

In the frosty air

What a bright time, it’s the right time

To rock the night away (rock the night away)

Jingle bell time is a swell time

To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Jingle around the clock

Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet

That’s the jingle bell

That’s the jingle bell

That’s the jingle bell (rock)

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

2. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

This iconic anthem had a new lease of life in 2012 thanks to the Coccole Sonore We Wish You A Merry Christmas song for kids. It’s even catchier than the original!

Who doesn’t love to sing We Wish You A Merry Christmas?

Good tidings we bring

To you and your kin;

Good tidings for Christmas

And a happy New Year!

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

Bring us pudding

Bring us pudding

Bring us pudding

And a cup of good cheer

We won’t go ’til we get some

We won’t go ’til we get some

We won’t go until we get some

So bring it out here!

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

And a happy New Year

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

3. Hark The Herald Angels Sing

This original Christmas hymn has been sung for over 300 years. It remains popular in Christian and Catholic countries around the world come November and December.

Hark! the herald angels sing,

“Glory to the new-born King!

Peace on earth, and mercy mild,

God and sinners reconciled.”

Joyful, all ye nations, rise,

Join the triumph of the skies;

With th‘ angelic host proclaim,

“Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Hark! the herald angels sing,

“Glory to the new-born King!

Christ, by highest heaven adored:

Christ, the everlasting Lord;

Late in time behold him come,

Offspring of the favoured one.

Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;

Hail, th’incarnate Deity:

Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,

Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Hark! the herald angels sing,

“Glory to the new-born King!

Hail! the heaven-born

Prince of peace!

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings,

Risen with healing in his wings

Mild he lays his glory by,

Born that man no more may die:

Born to raise the son of earth,

Born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing,

“Glory to the new-born King!”

This original Christmas hymn has been sung for over 300 years. It remains popular in Christian and Catholic countries around the world come November and December.

4. Jingle Bells

Bing Crosby’s Jingle Bells brings back heartwarming memories for most. However, in 2011, the Michael Bubble Jingle Bells topped the charts and became a new favourite for some.

Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

O’er the fields we go

Laughing all the way

Bells on bobtails ring

Making spirits bright

What fun it is to ride and sing

A sleighing song tonight

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, hey

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

A day or two ago

I thought I’d take a ride

And soon, Miss Fanny Bright

Was seated by my side

The horse was lean and lank

Misfortune seemed his lot

He got into a drifted bank

And then we got upsot

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, hey

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

A day or two ago

The story I must tell

I went out on the snow

And on my back I fell

A gent was riding by

In a one-horse open sleigh

He laughed as there I sprawling lie

But quickly drove away

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, hey

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

5. O Holy Night

Originally recorded by Adolphe Adam in 1847, this favourite anthem has been rerecorded by contemporary artists including Mariah Carey.

O holy night the stars are brightly shining

It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth

Long lay the world in sin and error pining

Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices

For yonder breaks a new glorious morn

Fall on your knees

O hear the angels’ voices

O night divine

O night when Christ was born

O night divine o night

O night divine

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices

For yonder breaks a new glorious morn

Fall on your knees

O hear the angels’ voices

O night divine

O night when Christ was born

O night divine o night

O night divine

Ooh yes it was

Ooh it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth

Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah

It was a holy holy holy, oh oh oh

6. Baby Please Come Home for Christmas

Another popular Christmas track recorded by Mariah Carey, this romantic tune was originally sung by Darlene Love in 1963.

Oh, oh

Yeah, yeah oh oh

Ooh yeah

The snow’s comin’ down

(Christmas) I’m watchin’ it fall

(Christmas) lots of people around

(Christmas) baby, please come home

The church bells in town

(Christmas) are ringing in song

(Christmas) full of happy sounds

(Christmas) baby, please come home

They’re singing Deck The Halls

But it’s not like Christmas at all

’Cause I remember when you were here

And all the fun we had last year

Pretty lights on the tree

(Christmas) I’m watching them shine

(Christmas) you should be here with me

(Christmas) baby, please come home

They’re singing Deck The Halls

But it’s not like Christmas at all

’Cause I remember when you were here

And all the fun we had last year

If there was a way

(Christmas) I’d hold back this tear

(Christmas) but it’s Christmas day

Please

(Please) please

(Please) please

(Please) please (please)

Baby please come home (please)

(Christmas) baby please come home

(Christmas) baby please come home

(Christmas) baby please come home (Christmas)

Oh yeah yeah

7. It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Everyone knows Andy Williams It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year, right? You won’t be able to get away from this heart-warming anthem come December!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

With the kids jingle belling

And everyone telling you be of good cheer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

It’s the hap-happiest season of all

With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings

When friends come to call

It’s the hap-happiest season of all

There’ll be parties for hosting

Marshmallows for toasting

And caroling out in the snow

There’ll be scary ghost stories

And tales of the glories of

Christmases long, long ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

There’ll be much mistltoeing

And hearts will be glowing

When loved ones are near

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

There’ll be parties for hosting

Marshmallows for toasting

And caroling out in the snow

There’ll be scary ghost stories

And tales of the glories of

Christmases long, long ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

There’ll be much mistltoeing

And hearts will be glowing

When love ones are near

It’s the most wonderful time

Yes the most wonderful time

Oh the most wonderful time

Of the year

8. Christmas In Our Hearts

This popular Christmas track is the seventh album and first Christmas song by Filipino singer Jose Mari Chan. You can’t travel the Philippines at Christmas without hearing it coming from every mall!

Whenever I see girls and boys

Selling lanterns on the street

I remember the child in the manger as he sleeps

Wherever there are people

Giving gifts exchanging cards

I believe that Christmas is truly in their hearts

Let’s light our Christmas trees for a bright tomorrow

Where nations are at peace,

And all are one in God

Let’s sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday

This season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus

Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts

And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts

In every prayer and every song

The community unites celebrating the birth of our savior Jesus Christ

Let love like that starlight on that first Christmas morn

Lead us back to the manger where Christ the child was born

So come let us rejoice

Come and sing the Christmas carol with one big joyful voice

Proclaim the name of the Lord

Let’s sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday

This season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus

Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts

And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts

Let’s sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday

This season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus

Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts

And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts

9. Feliz Navidad (I Wanna Wish You a Merry Christmas)

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano released this iconic hit in 1970 and Christmas has never been the same since.

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas

From the bottom of my heart

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

From the bottom of our heart

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

From the bottom of our heart

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

From the bottom of our heart

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

From the bottom of our heart

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas

From the bottom of our heart

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad

10. This Christmas (Chris Brown)

The Chris Brown This Christmas rendition was only released in 2007, but it’s already become one of the 15 most popular Christmas songs ever thanks to its catchy R&B groove.

Hang all the mistletoe

I’m gonna get to know you better this Christmas

And as we trim the tree

How much fun it’s gonna be together this Christmas

The fireside is blazing bright, wow

We’re caroling through the night, wow

This Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me, wow

Let’s go

Presents and cards are here

My world is filled with cheer and you this Christmas

And as I look around

Your eyes outshine the town, they do this Christmas

The fireside is blazing bright

And we’re caroling through the night

And this Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me

Oh, shake a hand, shake a hand now

Ooh, the fireside is blazing bright

We’re caroling through the night

And this Christmas will be so special for you and me, yes, it will beShake a hand now

Come on, everybody shake a hand now

Family and we’ll be together to make this Christmas bright

Yes, we will

11. The Ronettes Sleigh Ride

Fun story: When American composer Leroy Anderson was digging trenches in the arid summer, he found some old piping that inspired him to write about sleigh rides at Christmas. Who knew?

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling “yoo hoo!” (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Let’s take the road before us and sing a chorus or two (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Let’s take the road before us and sing a chorus or two (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Let’s take the road before us and sing a chorus or two (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Let’s take the road before us and sing a chorus or two (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you (ring-a-ling-a ding-dong-ding!)

12. Give Love On Christmas Day

This heartwarming Christmas tune has been recorded by artists including Jackson 5 and the Temptations. Michael, you were so good even back then!

People making lists, buying special gifts

Taking time to be kind to one and all

It’s that time of year when good friends are near

And you wish you could give more than just presents from a store

Why don’t you give love on Christmas Day

Oh even the man who has everything

Would be so happy if you would bring

Him love on Christmas Day

No greater gift is there than love

People you don’t know smile and nod hello

Everywhere there’s an air of Christmas joy

It’s that once of year when the world’s sincere

And you’d like to find a way to show the things that words can’t say

Why don’t you give love on Christmas Day?

Oh the man on the street and the couple upstairs

All need to know there’s someone who cares

Give love on Christmas Day

No greater gift is there than love

What the world needs is love

Yes, the world needs your love

Why don’t you give love on Christmas Day

Every little child on Santa’s knee

Has room for your love underneath his tree

Give love on Christmas Day

No greater gift is there than love

What the world needs is love

Yes, the world needs your love

Give love, oh give love on Christmas day

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry, every Susie too

Needs love every bit as much as you

13. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

From Judy Garland to John Legend and most recently Sam Smith, this iconic song has been recorded by popular artists throughout the last century.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Let your heart be light

From now on your troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Make the Yuletide gay

From now on your troubles will be miles away

Here we are as in olden days

Happy golden days of yore

Faithful friends who are dear to us

Gather near to us once more

Through the years we all will be together

If the fates allow

Hang a shining star upon the highest place

So have yourself a merry little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

So have yourself a merry little Christmas

14. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree

We can’t talk about the most popular Christmas songs without a part anthem! Countless artists have recorded this track and it featured in the 1990 Home Alone movie.

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

At the Christmas party hop

Mistletoe hung where you can see

Every couple tries to stop

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

Let the Christmas spirit ring

Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie

And we’ll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

Voices singing, let’s be jolly

Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

Have a happy holiday

Everyone dancin’ merrily

In the new old-fashioned way

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

Voices singing, let’s be jolly

Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

Have a happy holiday

Everyone dancin’ merrily

In the new old-fashioned way

15. We Three Kings

This popular Christmas carol from 1857 has been sung in churches, carol services, and households for over 100 years. And here’s no risk of it losing popularity anytime soon!

We three kings of orient are,

Bearing gifts we traverse afar

Field and fountain, moor and mountain,

Following yonder star.Oh, star of wonder, star of night,

Star with royal beauty bright.

Westward leading, still proceeding,

Guide with thy perfect light.

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain,

Gold I bring to crown him again

King for ever, ceasing never

Over us all to reign.

O star of wonder, star of night,

Star with royal beauty bright,

Westward leading, still proceeding,

Guide us to thy perfect Light.

Frankincense to offer have I.

Incense owns a Deity nigh.

Prayer and praising all men raising,

Worship Him, God on high.

O star of wonder, star of night,

Star with royal beauty bright,

Westward leading, still proceeding,

Guide us to thy perfect Light.

Myrrh is mine: Its bitter perfume

Breaths a life of gathering gloom.

Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying,

Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

O star of wonder, star of night,

Star with royal beauty bright,

Westward leading, still proceeding,

Guide us to thy perfect Light