Unlike boisterous New Year celebrations filled with fireworks, deafening music, and unfamiliar guests, Christmas is a peaceful and intimate home holiday. It is celebrated in the warm circle of family and relatives. Christmas Eve is all about cherishing loved ones and sharing joy with one another — especially through heartwarming Christmas songs.
In our region, Christmas went officially unrecognized for a long time; consequently, unlike New Year’s tunes, popular songs dedicated to this holiday simply didn’t exist. Today, however, Christmas carols and hymns are warmly welcomed in our homes as well.
Here is our curated collection of the world’s most famous Christmas hits. Power up your karaoke machine, push the holiday feast aside, and kick off a cozy family Christmas karaoke party.
José Feliciano
The title “Feliz Navidad” translates to “Merry Christmas.” It was written in 1970 by the acclaimed Puerto Rican artist José Feliciano.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Feliz Navidad | José Feliciano | Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Próspero año y felicidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Próspero 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 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 Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Próspero año y felicidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Próspero 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 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 Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Próspero año y felicidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Próspero 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 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 Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Próspero año y felicidad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8NcQzMQN_U |
Carol of the Bells (Shchedryk)
A Ukrainian holiday folk tune that achieved worldwide fame through the choral arrangement by Mykola Leontovych. Global recognition skyrocketed after the song was featured in the iconic Christmas comedy Home Alone.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Carol of the Bells | Pentatonix | Hark how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say Throw cares away Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding-dong, ding-dong That is the song With joyful ring All caroling (oh, oh, ah) One seems to hear Words of good cheer From everywhere (from everywhere) Filling the air Oh, how they pound (oh, how they pound) Raising their sound O’er hill and dale Telling their tale Gaily they ring While people sing songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas On on they send On without end Their joyful tone To every home Ah, ah, ah Ding-dong, ding-dong Ding-dong, ding-dong Hark how the bells (hark how the bells) Sweet silver bells All seem to say (all seem to say) Throw cares away (We will throw cares away) Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Oh how they pound (oh, how they pound) Raising their sound O’er hill and dale Telling their tale Gaily they ring While people sing songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas On on they send On without end Their joyful tone To every home Ah, ah, ah | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSUFzC6_fp8 |
Blue Christmas
Elvis Presley, Martina McBride
Immortalized by Elvis Presley in 1957, this song remains an enduring holiday classic. It is a bittersweet reminder of those who cannot be with us during the festive season.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Blue Christmas | Elvis Presley, Martina McBride | I’ll have a blue Christmas without you I’ll be so blue just thinking about you Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me And when those blue snowflakes start falling That’s when those blue memories start calling You’ll be doing all right With your Christmas of white But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas You’ll be doing alright With your christmas of white But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas You’ll be doing all right With your Christmas of white But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KK6sMo8NBY |
White Christmas
Human Nature
Like many entries on our list, this song about a white Christmas dates back to an era when trees seemed taller, Santa’s suit looked redder, and the snow felt whiter. At the very least, that nostalgic lyrical warmth is the feeling White Christmas leaves behind.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| White Christmas | Human Nature | I, I just can’t take any bows for this next song Really a jackdaw with a cleft palate could have sung it successfully You gotta give full credit to its composer, Mr. Irving Berlin I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the tree tops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the tree tops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cne3GAB4W5I |
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Dean Martin
A particularly fitting song if you live down south and only ever see snow in the movies. After all, what kind of Christmas would it be without snow?
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! | Dean Martin | Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Man, it doesn’t show signs of stopping And I brought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow When we finally kiss good-night How I’ll hate going out in the storm But if you really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm And the fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-ing But as long as you love me so Let it snow, let it snow and snow When we finally kiss good-night How I’ll hate going out in the storm But if you really grab me tight All the way home I’ll be warm The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-ing But as long as you love me so Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnil5LyK_B0 |
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Andy Williams
New Year’s and Christmas are cherished holidays, and winter is truly the most magical time of the year.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year | Andy Williams | 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 mistletoeing 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 mistletoeing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near It’s the most wonderful time Yes, the most wonderful time Oh, the most wonderful time Of the year | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbZTfrhcamA |
Last Christmas
Wham!
This 1984 mega-hit is a must at any karaoke gathering. Last Christmas inspires reflection on the things that truly matter most.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Last Christmas | Wham! | Happy Christmas Last Christmas I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year To save me from tears I’ll give it to someone special Last Christmas I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year To save me from tears I’ll give it to someone special Once bitten and twice shy I keep my distance But you still catch my eye Tell me, baby Do you recognize me? Well, it’s been a year It doesn’t surprise me Merry Christmas I wrapped it up and sent it With a note saying “I love you” I meant it Now I know what a fool I’ve been But if you kissed me now I know you’d fool me again Last Christmas I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year To save me from tears I’ll give it to someone special Last Christmas I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year To save me from tears I’ll give it to someone special Oh, oh, baby A crowded room Friends with tired eyes I’m hiding from you And your soul of ice My god, I thought you were someone to rely on Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on A face on a lover with a fire in his heart A man under cover, but you tore me apart Now I’ve found a real love. You’ll never fool me again Last Christmas I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year To save me from tears I’ll give it to someone special Last Christmas I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year To save me from tears I’ll give it to someone special A face on a lover with a fire in his heart I gave you my heart A man under cover, but you tore him apart Maybe next year I’ll give it to someone— I’ll give it to someone special Special Someone Someone I’ll give it to someone— I’ll give it to someone special Who give me something in return I’ll give it to someone— Hold my heart and watch it burn I’ll give it to someone— I’ll give it to someone— I’ll give it to someone special I thought you were here to stay How could you love me for a day I thought you were someone special Gave you my heart I’ll give it to someone— I’ll give it to someone— Last Christmas I gave you my heart You gave it away I’ll give it to someone— I’ll give it to someone— | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI |
Silent Night
Pentatonix
A 19th-century masterpiece that continues to stand as one of the most inspiring and moving Christmas hymns of all time.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Silent Night | Pentatonix | Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace O silent night, O holy night Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night Silent night, holy night Silent night, holy night Silent night, holy night | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sme8N2pzRx8 |
Joy To The World
Celtic Woman
The classic Christmas hymn Joy To The World has uplifted generations with its buoyant, festive exuberance.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Joy To The World | Celtic Woman | Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let Earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing Joy to the Earth, the Savior reigns Let all their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love (and wonders of His love) And wonders of His love (and wonders of His love) And wonders, wonders of His love Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let Earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing (and Heaven and nature sing) And Heaven and nature sing (and Heaven and nature sing) And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let Earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing (and Heaven and nature sing) And Heaven and nature sing (and Heaven and nature sing) And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDmIddF7DfQ |
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Santa Baby
Eartha Kitt
One of the most beloved Christmas songs worldwide, often playfully mistaken for a children’s tune — though its cheeky themes are definitely tailored for grown-ups.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Video |
| Santa Baby | Eartha Kitt | [Verse 1] Santa, baby, just slip a sable under the tree for me Been an awful good girl Santa, baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight [Verse 2] Santa, baby, a ’54 convertible too, light blue I’ll wait up for you, dear Santa, baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight [Chorus] Think of all the fun I’ve missed Think of all the fellas that I haven’t kissed Next year I could be just as good If you’ll check off my Christmas list [Verse 3] Santa, baby, I want a yacht, and really that’s not a lot Been an angel all year Santa, baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight [Verse 4] Santa, honey, one little thing I really need, the deed To a platinum mine Santa, baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight [Verse 5] Santa, cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex, and checks Sign your ‘X’ on the line Santa, cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight [Chorus] Come and trim my Christmas tree With some decorations bought at Tiffany I really do believe in you Let’s see if you believe in me [Verse 6] Santa, baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring I don’t mean on the phone Santa, baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight [Outro] Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry, tonight | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTCFi4l3nkY |
