Christmas isn’t just a season - it’s a feeling. The lights, the cocoa, the snow… and of course, the MUSIC! 🎧From global pop anthems to nostalgic classics, these are the songs that truly define the holiday spirit ❄️

We ranked songs based on:

• 🎧 Streaming power
• 📀 Sales & chart history
• 🌍 Worldwide recognition
• ❤️ Cultural impact & longevity
• 🎤 Holiday tradition value

🎅 Visit the Deezer Christmas Channel to get in the mood! 🎅

1. 🎁 All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey

• 🎤 Released: 1994
• 🌟 Fun fact: It hits #1 every single December like clockwork 
• 💖 Vibe: Joyful, romantic, iconic
   

   

2. 💔 Last Christmas - Wham!

• 📅 Released: 1984
• 🎧 A December staple across all platforms
• 💫 Fun fact: #1 in holiday heartbreak anthems
• 🌈 Vibe: Nostalgic, glittery 80s pop
   

   

3. 🎸🎄 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

• 🎤 Released: 1958
• 🕺 Still one of the most streamed classics
• 🥳 Fun fact: Perfect for decorating the tree
• 🌟 Vibe: Vintage party energy
   

   

4. 🔔 Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms

• 🎤 Released: 1957
• 🎧 An evergreen hit, globally loved
• 🔥 Fun fact: One of the most recognizable Christmas intros ever
• ✨ Vibe: Retro fun + holiday charm
   

   

5. ❄️ It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Michael Bublé

• 🎤 Released: 2011
• 🍷 A modern cozy classic
• ✨ Fun fact: The ultimate backdrop to decorating & sipping cocoa
• 🎁 Vibe: Calm, warm, magical
   

   

6. 🎅 Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande

• 📅 Released: 2014
• 👑 Modern Christmas queen vibes
• 🎀 Fun Fact: A TikTok holiday favourite
• 🎉 Vibe: Cute, catchy, youthful
   

   

7.🎄  It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams

• 🎤 Released: 1963
• 🎼 A timeless festive anthem
• 🔔 Fun fact: The song feels like Christmas morning
• 🕯️ Vibe: Warm nostalgia
   

   

8. ❄️ Mistletoe - Justin Bieber

• 📅 Released: 2011
• 💕 Holiday romance anthem
• 🎤 Fun fact: One of the most-played songs in December for couples
• 🌨️ Vibe: Soft, romantic, snowy
   

   

9. ⛄ Snowman - Sia

• 🎤 A newer classic that skyrocketed in popularity
• 💙 Fun fact: TikTok trends helped make it go viral every year
• ❄️ Vibe: Dreamy, soft, winter wonderland
   

   

10. 🎁 Do They Know It’s Christmas? - Band Aid

• 🎤 Released: 1984
• 🎄 A charity-driven classic that still moves hearts
• ✨ Fun fact: One of the biggest charity singles in history
• 🤝 Vibe: Joy, unity, giving
   

   

Honorable Mentions 🎅

✨ White Christmas - Bing Crosby
💛 The best-selling Christmas song ever recorded.

🎉 Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano
Pure joy, only 19 distinct words and multicultural holiday energy!

Enjoy our Deezer Christmas Hits playlist 🎄

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