The 6 best Christmas songs to celebrate this holiday season

"...As we step into the festive season of Christmas and New Year once again, it’s no surprise that this warm and joyful time of year fills cafés, restaurants, and public spaces with celebratory tunes. In this article, #legend_th has compiled six songs perfect for celebrating the holidays with family, friends, or loved ones. From timeless classics to modern favourites, these tracks are guaranteed to set the mood for every Christmas celebration..."

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (1994)
When it comes to Christmas playlists, the first song that comes to mind for many is All I Want For Christmas Is You. This timeless hit has dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the holiday season for five consecutive years. With over 23 million streams on Spotify, the song continues to generate an impressive annual revenue of over $40 million for Mariah Carey. As its popularity endures, one wonders if any future song can dethrone this perennial favourite.

Last Christmas - Whamp! (1984) 

One of the all-time favourite hits of every Christmas season is Last Christmas. It’s a song that everyone can sing along to, and while many artists have created their own covers, there’s no denying that the original version by the legendary duo Wham! has remained a fan favourite from its release to the present day. The song also inspired a heartwarming romantic film of the same name. This year is particularly special, as Last Christmas celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of festive cheer.

José Feliciano – Feliz Navidad (1970)
Another festive classic that’s universally loved is José Feliciano’s Feliz Navidad. Known for its iconic line, "Feliz Navidad, Próspero Año y Felicidad," this bilingual Spanish-English song has become a global Christmas anthem. Its legendary status was cemented in 2010 when the 1970 recording of Feliz Navidad was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Ariana Grande – Santa Tell Me (2014)
A favourite among younger audiences, Santa Tell Me perfectly captures the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak while maintaining a hopeful message about the joys of the season. With Ariana Grande’s powerful vocals and uplifting lyrics, the song has gained immense popularity, boasting over 1.2 million streams on Spotify and remaining a staple of modern Christmas celebrations.

EXO – The First Snow (첫 눈) (2013)
In the K-Pop world, The First Snow by EXO has become a winter classic. This Korean-language track reflects on heartbreak during the festive season and the yearning to say "Merry Christmas" to a lost love. Featured in the album Miracles in December, the song goes viral annually, reclaiming chart positions and inspiring the First Snow Challenge on TikTok, furthering its global reach.

V (BTS) – Christmas Tree (2022)
A recent addition to the festive favourites is Christmas Tree by V (Kim Taehyung) of BTS. Released in 2022, this song gained instant popularity as the soundtrack to the hit Korean drama Our Beloved Summer. The track debuted at number one on the U.S. Digital Song Sales chart and has re-emerged as a holiday favourite this year. Billboard even named it one of the best Christmas songs of the 21st century.

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