The 62 Best Christmas Songs of All Time

You could think of Mariah Carey as the unofficial Queen of Christmas, so it's no surprise that her hit "All I Want for Christmas is You" is the most popular Christmas song. Both Billboard and Spotify have ranked it in that top spot time and time again. Basically, if December 25 had a theme song, it would be this one.

Even if you've never been a fan of Alvin and the Chipmunks as a kid, it's hard not to bop your head along with this cheery Christmas tune. Kids today will get a kick out of the squeaky voices singing this happy holiday melody.

Boy bands may be a thing of the past but this 1998 holiday song, has certainly proven to stand the test of time.

In 1992 TLC graced us with a happy holiday jam that reminds us of joy surrounding one of the most beloved holiday activites. The combination of smooth singing and an uptempo rap will definitely give reason to dance along.

Not only will this song make you feel like you're celebrating the holidays in the tropics, but it provides an introductory lesson to island food and traditions as he rattles a few off in the song.

Justin Bieber's rendition of Drummer Boy is the perfect example of a spunky classic update done right. Plus, there's even brief mention of Hanukkah and Kwanza.

Even if you're not a fan of the snow, the beautiful harmonies in this holiday melody will certainly have you wishing for a snowy Christmas.

This 1992 classic celebrates the beauty of watching Christmas unfold through the beauty of a child's innocence.

This 1920 Jackson 5 cover of the original version by Jimmy Boyd is made complete by a funky beat and the innocent sounds of children speculating in the background.

This holiday song from the Polar Express soundtrack perfectly captures the magic and emotion surrounding Christmas.

You may have never roasted chestnuts on an open fire, but you've likely hummed along to this tune. Considering this just might be the unofficial anthem of the holiday season, it seems naming it "The Christmas Song" was more than an appropriate choice.

Who said Elvis is the only one who can bring a little rock n roll to the holiday season? The iconic uptempo beat is proof that no holiday season can be complete without a little rock.

This Wham! hit from 1984 is so popular that an entire movie based on the song came out this year. Last Christmas, starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding has been a total box office hit. It just goes to show that the '80s really are back in, especially during Christmas.

Michael Bublé's Christmas album dropped in 2011 and became an instant hit. Even years later his songs top the holiday music charts. If Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas, Michael Bublé is the King.

Justin Bieber dropped his own holiday album in 2011. By 2017, his hit "Mistletoe" was still the fourth most played Christmas song on Spotify.

While everyone loves a classic holiday tune, modern pop Christmas songs are also being streamed en masse during the holidays. Ariana Grande's "Santa Tell Me" remains at the top of many listen lists.

Just because people are listening to Bieber and Grande during the holidays doesn't mean they're not also checking out the oldies. The 1963 hit "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" continues to be a chart-topper every Christmas season.

In 1984, a group of musical superstars joined forces and released "Do They Know it’s Christmas?" to raise money for the hungry in Ethiopia. Bono, Duran Duran, Phil Collins, Boy George, and Sting were among the singers on the song.

This is the haunting Christmas tune played during the funeral scene in P.S. I Love You, so that's probably where you know it from. According to The Telegraph, it's super popular in the UK, where it's considered the" most-played Christmas song of the [21st] century."

Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" came out years before the movie did and has endured for decades. It holds the Guinness World Record for "Best Selling Single" with 50 million copies sold.