The holiday season is a special time, full of magic and joy. One of the inseparable elements of this atmosphere is undoubtedly Christmas songs . Every year, many new songs referring to winter, Christmas or New Year appear on the radio, television and the Internet. However, only a few of them permanently enter our tradition and become unforgettable classics. What are the most popular Christmas melodies that come back to us every year like old, good friends?
When do they play Christmas songs on the radio ?
As autumn approaches, radio stations slowly begin to introduce holiday repertoires. This process usually begins right after All Saints' Day, when listeners are ready to gradually prepare for the approaching holiday season. At first, winter and Christmas-themed songs appear sporadically, but with each passing day they become more frequent guests on the air.
The real Christmas radio marathon, however, begins around St. Nicholas Day. This is when radio stations serve their listeners more and more of their favorite, year-old Christmas hits. This musical feast lasts until the New Year, when, at the stroke of midnight, most stations return to their standard repertoire.
Most popular Christmas songs
Among the hundreds of Christmas songs that appear every year on the radio, television and the Internet, there are a few undisputed classics that come back to us every year like old, good friends. Here are the most popular Christmas hits that can't be missing from any Christmas playlist:
"Last Christmas" - Wham!
The undisputed leader when it comes to Christmas hits has been the song "Last Christmas" by Wham! for many years. Although George Michael, the band's vocalist, passed away in 2016, the song is still extremely popular and is considered almost immortal. It is its broadcast on the radio that officially opens the Christmas season.
Although after reading the lyrics it turns out that they do not correspond at all with the carefree atmosphere of Christmas, the bells in the background and George Michael's velvet voice make a blissful smile appear on the face of listeners. The iconic music video for the song was filmed in the Swiss resort of Saas-Fee, and the scene with the iconic snowball fight takes place on the premises of one of the local hotels.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" - Mariah Carey
The second song that could rival "Last Christmas" in terms of popularity is "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey. Last year, it was the most played Christmas song on radio stations.
Energetic rhythm, pleasant lyrics and bells in the background create a perfect atmosphere during Christmas preparations. Added to this is the unique vocals of the diva, who is undoubtedly Mariah Carey. The song was released in 1994, and last year we celebrated its 25th anniversary on the music market. The artist herself is responsible for its creation, who collaborated on it with Walter Afanasieff.
Other Christmas hits
In addition to the ones mentioned above, your Christmas playlist must also include other equally popular songs:
- "Jingle Bells" - a classic, joyful song about the sound of bells that has been associated with Christmas for decades,
- "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - about Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer who has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the holidays,
- "Feliz Navidad" - a joyful, Spanish-language song that has become a real hit among Christmas melodies in recent years,
- "Frosty the Snowman" - a song about a snowman that came to life, which gained popularity all over the world,
- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" - an energetic song that is perfect for family holiday parties.
Polish Christmas Songs
Although in our country most listeners prefer to reach for classic, English-language Christmas hits, in Polish music we can also find many noteworthy Christmas songs. Here are some of them:
- "The Shepherds Came to Bethlehem" - a traditional Polish carol that has been associated with the magic of Christmas for generations
- "Silent Night" - another classic Polish carol that has enjoyed enormous popularity for years
- "God is born" - one of the most famous and beloved Polish Christmas songs
- "Lulajże Jezuniu" - a melodic lullaby that is inseparably associated with Christmas
- "Today in Bethlehem" - a joyful, energetic carol that is perfect for family Christmas gatherings
Summary
Christmas songs are an inseparable element of the magic of Christmas. Although many new songs are created every year, only a few of them permanently enter our tradition and become unforgettable classics. Among them, hits such as "Last Christmas" by Wham! or "All I Want for Christmas Is You" stand out, which return to us every year like old, good friends. In addition to them, the Christmas playlist cannot be without other popular melodies, both English and Polish carols. Regardless of which ones we like the most, each of them puts us in a special joyful mood and helps us enjoy the atmosphere of the upcoming holidays.