"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey and "Christmastime Is Here" by Vince Guaraldi Trio are among the best Christmas songs ever.

Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – which inspires David Pogue to compose his own new holiday song.

There’s no mistletoe above our heads But I’ll kiss you anyway on Christmas day” Heartfelt and feel-good, this modern Christmas love song will put a smile on anyone’s face. As one of the best indie Christmas songs,

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by Plastic Ono Band and "Father Christmas" by The Kinks are all among the very best classic rock Christmas songs.

Longtime teacher Allison Watters approached her former student, Tessa Balaz, to commission a love song for her husband, Steve. Their meeting inspired "Christmas Morning Forever," Tessa's latest single with her husband,

The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.

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Darlene Love will never stop thinking of her holiday classic, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” At this time of year, she couldn't if she tried. “The post office, grocery store, elevator,” she says with a laugh,

Love to Sing Choir Costa del Sol is preparing for its last Christmas performances of 2025, the community choir invites everyone to join in the celebrations

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