My Favorite Christmas Songs
I absolutely love Christmas music, but let’s face it, after a whole month of listening to the same songs over and over again even the best of songs can become stale or redundant. And yet the message of Christmas is not meant to be one that we grow tired of or too familiar with. It is meant to be fresh and exciting.
If you’re like me and feel like you are ready for some new music to listen to this Christmas season, here is a HUGE list of great Christmas music – my favorites from years back as well as several new favorites I’ve come across this year.
This list has everything from the old classic Christmas carols to more modern contemporary songs, and a wide assortment of styles and music artists.
There’s a lot of really great music here which I hope you’ll really enjoy!
Merry Christmas!
My Top Ten Christmas Songs
My Favorites
Classic Christmas Carols & Hymns
Classic Carols in Contemporary Style
Christian Contemporary
Secular Christmas Hits
Christmas Around the World (and in Other Languages)
Country Christmas
Romantic Christmas Songs for Couples
Instrumental Christmas
Favorite Christmas Albums
2) 4Him: Season of Love – If you’re not familiar with the group 4Him then you don’t know what you’re missing! These guys have a unique style of their own with really amazing harmony. They also have a talent for taking the old classic Christmas carols and making them sound new again.
3) Amy Shreve: Christmas – Amy Shreve is not very well known, but her music is fantastic! I especially love the skillful way she plays a classical harp with more contemporary tunes. If you’re looking for soothing, candle-light type music, this is a perfect choice!
4) Casting Crowns: Peace on Earth – If you’re looking for some Christmas music that is both unique and worshipful you will love this album.
6) Celtic Thunder: Classic Christmas Album – I was recently introduced to this music group and absolutely love their style!
7) Celtic Woman: Christmas – A more “traditional” Christmas album but still professional enough to be classy.
8) God’s Kids Worship Band: Christmas Fun – A great Children’s Christmas album. They also have an album called “Classic Christmas” that is equally great.
9) Jim McDonough: A Christmas To Remember (Piano Solos) – My all-time favorite pianists! His music is lively, fun, and skillful. I only wish his music was available for digital download.
10) Kenny G: The Greatest Holiday Classics – Saxophone instrumental music, both fun and entertaining while at the same time providing a relaxing, soothing (even romantic) atmosphere.
12) Michael Card: The Promise – It is a rare artists indeed who can compose all their own songs without imitating the music or styles of other artists. Michael Card’s music is a style of his own and his Christmas music is great for reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas.
13) Newsong: The Christmas Shoes – This was a popular album several years back but still remains a favorite of mine today.
14) Paul Cardall: A Sacred Christmas Piano Collection – Also check out his “Christmas Box” album
16) Point of Grace: Home for the Holidays – Point of Grace has a few different Christmas albums now. I loved their previous ones and was really excited when they came out with a third
17) Ray Boltz: A Christmas Album – I have always loved the depth of content in Ray Boltz’s music. His lyrics have such rich meaning and really helps you to stay focused on Jesus during the busy holiday season.
18) The Way in a Manger – If you like classic country you will love this album. Featuring an assortment of different country singers with songs that point to the Christ child.
19) Third Day: Christmas Offerings – This is a fun, energetic album that has a very pleasant blend of both traditional and modern Christmas songs.
20) Travis Cottrell: Ring the Bells – If you are only to purchase one Christmas album this year, I would recommend this one! A nice assortment of traditional Christmas carols with a few new worshipful songs as well.
21) Wayne Watson: One Christmas Eve – This album includes some of my all-time favorite Christmas songs. The music in this album is absolutely beautiful and the words in all the songs really move your heart and put you in the Christmas mood.
22) Fernando Ortega: Christmas Songs – Beautiful classic Christmas carols, as only Fernando Ortega can sing them!
23) Guitar Instrumentals: Christmas Songs – Beautiful, relaxing instrumental music!
24) Matthew West: Heart of Christmas – A beautiful blend of both classic and contemporary Christmas songs!
