What are your favorite Christmas songs?

My songs are: Do you hear what I hear, Oh come all ye faithful, Canon Christmas, Christmas Shoes, and You Need A Little Christmas. :wave:

The definitive version of "Do You Hear What I Hear", no other even comes close.

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I am one of those individuals who loves when the radio stations start playing the 24/7 Christmas songs. I just wish they would expand their playlist and stop playing every freakin' version of Winter Wonderland, Let it Snow, and Silver Bells!!

The songs I do like though:

1)Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson Orchestra, this is the BEST version. The middle part where the trumpets and trombones play really rocks!!
2)Step Into Christmas - Elton John
3)Celebrate Me Home - Kenny Loggins
4)Twelve Days of Christmas - John Denver and the Muppets
5)Christmas Eve 12/24 Sarajevo - Trans-Siberian Orchestra
6)Wizards in Winter - TSO
7)Silent Night - Mannheim Steamroller, this version is so haunting.
8)Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
9)Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland
10)Jingle Bells - both the Barbra Streisand version AND the Osmonds version
11)Something About Christmastime - Bryan Adams
12)The Christmas Waltz - The Carpenters
13)Because it's Christmas - Barry Manilow
14)Christmas Time Again - Extreme
15)Thank God it's Christmas - Queen

and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few.....

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One I forgot, and just heard it yesterday on Music Choice -

Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses

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Step Into Christmas-Elton John
Wonderful Christmastime-Paul McCartney
Blue Christmas-Elvis Presley
The Night Santa Went Crazy-Weird Al Yankovic
White Christmas-Bing Crosby
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer-Dean Martin
The Christmas Song-Nat King Cole
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas-Kenny G
Silver Bells-Kenny G
Merry Christmas Darling-Carpenters
There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays-Perry Como
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year-Andy Williams
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas-Johnny Mathis

Christmas at Ground Zero - Weird Al

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I love O Holy Night sung by Michael Crawford.

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christmas canon
carol of the bells
don't they know it's christmas?
we need a little christmas
happy holidays
it's beginning to look a lot like christmas
jingle bell rock
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Happy Christmas (War is Over)- John Lennon
Wonderful Christmastime- Paul McCartney
God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings - Bare Naked Ladies& Sarah Mclachlan
Christmas Canon- Trans Siberian Orchestra
I Want A Hippopotomas For Christmas- Gayla Peevey:lol:
Happy Holiday- Andy Williams
Anything by Manheim Steamroller
Jingle Bells- Frank Sinatra
Christmastime Is Here- The Peanuts Gang

Thanks for responding everyone! I love your videos thanks for sharing them. :)

Christmas Shoes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PZHAOliwJs

O Holy Night- Martina Mcbride
Merry Christmas Darling- The Carpenters
Happy Christmas (War is Over)- John Lennon
White Christmas- Bing Crosby
The Little Drummer Boy- Bing Crosby and David Bowie
A'Solin- Peter, Paul and Mary

Canon Christmas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCmY7SlqHQ

God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings - Bare Naked Ladies& Sarah Mclachlan

I forgot about this song!! I think this is a great version, too!!

Adeste Fideles (Bing Crosby version)
O Holy Night
What Child is This?
The Little Drummer Boy
The First Noel
Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Hark, the Herald, angels sing

Canon Christmas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCmY7SlqHQ

As much as I love Tran-Siberian Orchestra, sorry to say but Christmas Canon is turning into one of those overplayed songs on those 24/7 Christmas radio stations.

Holiday Songs That Belong on Santa's Naughty List
Posted on Dec 1st 2011
by Sarah Chazan


'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer'


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Has anyone ever taken a close listen to the lyrics of this age-old song? They're TERRIBLE!

Who thinks singing about a grandmother being violently killed by wildlife is any way to get into the holiday spirit?!

In fact, we're surprised grannies across the globe haven't attempted to get this horrid tune banned from the radio waves.









'Dogs Barking Jingle Bells'


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If you've ever lived next door to a dog who never.stopped.barking, then you know just how annoying it is.

With that being said, why would anyone think that irritating sound who make for a great holiday tune? 30 seconds into this Christmas catastrophe and we begin begging for a muzzle.









'Dominick the Donkey'


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If Italian-Americans are offended by "Jersey Shore", this song should really put them through the roof. Besides being borderline racist in its stereotyping, the song is just annoying.

And if you're a fan of the New York Mets, then you know that they inexplicably play this grating tune during their home games. Talk about extending a holiday horror all year round!











'Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)'


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This song reeks of "somebody needed a paycheck."

How else can you explain the hastily thrown together melody, the flat lyrics and, oh yeah, the fact they tried to save the whole thing by having Alvin and the Chipmunks sing it.









New Kids on the Block's 'Funky Funky Christmas'


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You may have loved this song back when you were 11, but take a listen now.

Donnie Wahlberg impersonating Santa Claus, Jordan Knight rapping, Joey McIntyre putting on a faux British accent ... it's just a world on wrong. In fact, in may make your Christmas funky -- in a BAD way!









'All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth'


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We believe this tune was created for no other reason than to give grandfathers something annoying to sing at their grandchildren when they lose their two front teeth.

OK, that may be a personal over-share on our part, but still, the song is lame. We dare you to try getting through the entire video above -- it's physically impossible!









'The Dreidel Song'


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You don't get off that easy, Jewish friends.

Sadly, Chanukah has a song just as horrid as its Christmas counterparts. There's, like, one lyric in this entire tune, repeated over ... and over ... and over again.

It's enough to take the joy out of playing the Dreidel game!









'I'm Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas'


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This song could land on the list just for having the word 'nuttin' in its title, but the tune's horrible subject matter makes it twice as bad.

With lyrics like "I put a tack on teacher's chair/Somebody snitched on me./I tied a knot in Susie's hair/Somebody snitched on me," all you're getting is a reminder of the bratty cousins you'll have to deal with at this year's family holiday gathering!

http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/12/01/bad-holiday-songs/

Despite my intense hatred for anything having to do with AOL, they may finally have posted something I can agree with.

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And this song was the competition....
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Another song belongs here The Christmas Shoes. It puts me in a diabetic coma:rolleyes:

I like all the old classics sung by the legends like Bing Crosby, Mel Torme', Frank Sinatra, Eddie Arnold, Judy Garland etc.

Besides the old classics, my favorite Christmas song is The Pogues' Fairytale of New York.

Holiday Songs That Belong on Santa's Naughty List
Posted on Dec 1st 2011
by Sarah Chazan


'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer'


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Has anyone ever taken a close listen to the lyrics of this age-old song? They're TERRIBLE!

Who thinks singing about a grandmother being violently killed by wildlife is any way to get into the holiday spirit?!

In fact, we're surprised grannies across the globe haven't attempted to get this horrid tune banned from the radio waves.









'Dogs Barking Jingle Bells'


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If you've ever lived next door to a dog who never.stopped.barking, then you know just how annoying it is.

With that being said, why would anyone think that irritating sound who make for a great holiday tune? 30 seconds into this Christmas catastrophe and we begin begging for a muzzle.









'Dominick the Donkey'


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If Italian-Americans are offended by "Jersey Shore", this song should really put them through the roof. Besides being borderline racist in its stereotyping, the song is just annoying.

And if you're a fan of the New York Mets, then you know that they inexplicably play this grating tune during their home games. Talk about extending a holiday horror all year round!











'Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)'


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This song reeks of "somebody needed a paycheck."

How else can you explain the hastily thrown together melody, the flat lyrics and, oh yeah, the fact they tried to save the whole thing by having Alvin and the Chipmunks sing it.









New Kids on the Block's 'Funky Funky Christmas'


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You may have loved this song back when you were 11, but take a listen now.

Donnie Wahlberg impersonating Santa Claus, Jordan Knight rapping, Joey McIntyre putting on a faux British accent ... it's just a world on wrong. In fact, in may make your Christmas funky -- in a BAD way!









'All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth'


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We believe this tune was created for no other reason than to give grandfathers something annoying to sing at their grandchildren when they lose their two front teeth.

OK, that may be a personal over-share on our part, but still, the song is lame. We dare you to try getting through the entire video above -- it's physically impossible!









'The Dreidel Song'


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You don't get off that easy, Jewish friends.

Sadly, Chanukah has a song just as horrid as its Christmas counterparts. There's, like, one lyric in this entire tune, repeated over ... and over ... and over again.

It's enough to take the joy out of playing the Dreidel game!









'I'm Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas'


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This song could land on the list just for having the word 'nuttin' in its title, but the tune's horrible subject matter makes it twice as bad.

With lyrics like "I put a tack on teacher's chair/Somebody snitched on me./I tied a knot in Susie's hair/Somebody snitched on me," all you're getting is a reminder of the bratty cousins you'll have to deal with at this year's family holiday gathering!

http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/12/01/bad-holiday-songs/

I must disagree with a few and add a few that are more lame....

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The Little Drummer Boy- Bing Crosby and David Bowie
Bing Crosby and David Bowie? Nah, no one can do that song justice after a 12-year-old Michael Jackson sang it.

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Referring to Phil Spector's Christmas Album which is great and a very popular album. Darlene Love stated that none of the artists received a dime from that album! That's just incredible! :eek:

Referring to Phil Spector's Christmas Album which is great and a very popular album. Darlene Love stated that none of the artists received a dime from that album! That's just incredible! :eek:

Another reason why Spector may not be seen again.

Back on subject, here's 3 more songs I like....

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As much as I love Tran-Siberian Orchestra, sorry to say but Christmas Canon is turning into one of those overplayed songs on those 24/7 Christmas radio stations.

That's true it is being overplayed, but it's still a pretty song. :)

I tend to like the less popular songs the most, so here is a clip of my favorite of all.

It's done by a girls choir in Oslo and was featured in Rick Steves European Christmas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0_Qer5f714&feature=bf_prev&list=PLDF6FB33539F343A9&lf=plpp_video

To be honest, I've never been a fan of generic Christmas music. Sometimes you can catch a local choir singing here outside and I will attend b/c it's live and b/c the people are standing in the cold, and have lovely harmony.
But as far as the played out stuff on the radio, bleh. If you search or get lucky you can come across some new or different genres that may have the word Christmas in it a time or 2 but isn't so concerned with being "traditional", if that makes sense.

if i come across any examples i will post a link.

The Kinks - Father Christmas

Another reason why Spector may not be seen again.

Back on subject, here's 3 more songs I like....

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Frank Sinatra's Christmas album is my favorite! I originally had the 8 track. Then the cassette now I have it on CD.My kids love it too because it reminds them of their childhood.:)
My favorite song is Mistletoe and Holly, By Gosh By Golly..................:santa: :candle: :tree: :santa2:

Three More I Must Add...

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1. Breath of Heaven- Amy Grant
http://www.visualtube.com/media/1899/Amy_Grant_-_Breath_of_Heaven/

2. Grown-up Christmas List- Amy Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmF2rsDHOZc&ob=av2e

3. Mary Did you know- Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPVTB-m_MPE

4. 12 days of Christmas- Muppets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpuNU3y1KAk

5. Christmas time is here- Charlie Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPG3zSgm_Qo

6. Marry Christmas Darling- Carpenters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1ujXx2p-I&feature=fvwrel

7. The Friendly Beasts- Garth Brooks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsUSfk8EDfg

8. The Wexford Carol - Yo-Yo Ma & Alison Krauss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxDZjg_Igoc

9. Silent Night - Mannheim Steamroller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTSkS0Abas4

10. Christmas in Nebraska - Mulberry Lane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgqsLfnCFmY

I love O Holy Night sung by Michael Crawford.My fav too. Celine Dion does it, Check it out on youtube.. She nails it.

3. Mary Did you know- Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPVTB-m_MPE

6. Marry Christmas Darling- Carpenters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1ujXx2p-I&feature=fvwrel

Those are great songs! :)

To be honest, I've never been a fan of generic Christmas music. Sometimes you can catch a local choir singing here outside and I will attend b/c it's live and b/c the people are standing in the cold, and have lovely harmony.
But as far as the played out stuff on the radio, bleh. If you search or get lucky you can come across some new or different genres that may have the word Christmas in it a time or 2 but isn't so concerned with being "traditional", if that makes sense.

if i come across any examples i will post a link.

No, it absolutely does make sense. I tend to agree with you, which is why I prefer some of the more traditional Christmas songs (see earlier post in thread). I agree, a lot of the stuff I hear on the radio, except (for me), probably Nat King Cole or Johnny Mathis once in a while--well, let's put it this way: As soon as Dec. 26th rolls around, then I get to listen to 'regular' music again. Eartha Kitt's 'Santa Baby' is fine, except like, how much of it can a person take?! :lol:

4. 12 days of Christmas- Muppets
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9. Silent Night - Mannheim Steamroller
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I like these, too!! MS's Silent Night is so beautiful!!

Here's three more that I like....

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(This is more of a protest of Christmas Commercialism, so expect Occupy Wall Street blaring this song, but I just like how the song ends with a full orchestra)!

When I was little "I saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus" disturbed me.:lol: I wonder what other little kids thought about that!:confused:

I'm now going to add a few Motown Christmas Songs....

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1. Carol of the Bells
2. You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch
3. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
4. Snoopy vs. The Red Baron
5. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
6. Feliz Navidad
7. Sleigh Ride (Look Who's Talking Now)
8. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee)
9. Jingle Bells
10.Silent Night

This is one of my favorite christmas songs, it makes me both happy & sad at the same time.

Last Christmas

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Here's some Christmas Songs I like from the 50's....

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I don't care much for commercial Christmas music, but I'm quite fond of Andrea Bocelli's version of 'O Tannenbaum'...

A few other Christmas songs (with English lyrics, I won't bring the Swedish ones up here, because no one here will recognize them anyway) are "Come all ye faithful" and "Oh holy night".

And oh yeah, I also love Boney M's version of "Mary's boy child".

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Here's a few of my favorite Comedy Christmas Songs....

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Bing Crosby: "White Christmas"
Cheech & Chong: "Santa Claus and His Old Lady"
Jimmy Buffett: "Mele Kalikimaka"
AC/DC: "Mistress for Christmas"

"Merry Christmas in the NFL" by Willis the Guard & Vigorish aka Buckner & Garcia

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Here's a few of my favorite Comedy Christmas Songs....

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I love Snoopy's Christmas. :)

Here's some Christmas Songs I like from the 50's....


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White Christmas by the Drifters is such a cool version! I love it!:D

This is my favorite version of "White Christmas". :lol:

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My favorites: 1)1960's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"by Brenda Lee(hers is the original,and the best version) 2)Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney. 3)1963's"It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year "by Andy Williams(his is the original version,AND the best) There are a lot more,but these are my 3 favorites.

My favorites: 1)1960's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"by Brenda Lee(hers is the original,and the best version) 2)Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney. 3)1963's"It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year "by Andy Williams(his is the original version,AND the best) There are a lot more,but these are my 3 favorites.
Oh,I forgot to add:the late Burl Ives'1964 classic "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" is ANOTHER favorite of mine.

Here's three of my savorate Christmas Novelty Tunes

Christmas at Ground Zero - "Wierd Al" Yankovic (I wish he'd do an entire Christmas Album. ). :D :lol: :rofl: :rotflmao: :brent

Mr Santa - Amy Grant. A Parody of "Mr Sandman".

Not-So-Silent Night - Bob Rivers


Here's some Ideas for "Wierd Al"

Fad Toy A Parody of Gloria Estefan's Bad Boy. This song is about those "Hot" Toys that are invariably in Short Supply at Christmastime each year.

Finding A Place To Park Another Gloria Estefan Parody, Coming Out Of The Dark. A Song about Traffic at Malls and Big-Box Stores.

Black Friday A Parody of Ram Jam's Black Betty

Do They Know We're Not Poor Anymore? - A Parody of Band-Aid's Do They Know It's Christmastime At All? A Song about a Village in Africa that gets TONs of Money from Royalties from a Certain Christmas Song. (A True Story, BTW) - Proceed from this song would still go to Charity, Possibly to another Village in a Third-World Country.

We're Shopping On Black Friday A Parody of Napoleon XIV's They're Coming To Take Me Away

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Jethro Tull:
"Birthday Card at Christmas"
"Holly Herald"
"Last Man at the Party"
"Ring Out, Solstice Bells"
"Jack Frost & the Hooded Crow"
"Christmas Song"
"Another Christmas Song"

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My favorite is "One Last Christmas" by Matthew West. It's about a one year old boy who loved Christmas but was diagnosed with cancer and wasn't going to make it, so his father decorated the house, and put up lights in September when it was still 70 degrees, the neighborhood followed suit, and soon the whole town was lit up, and so the boy got one Last Christmas. It's a true story, and you can watch the video and hear the song on YouTube. Matthew West also directed a movie telling this amazing little boys story.