Sunday 2 January 2011

This Year's Most Popular Christmas Songs

By Lou Camassa


As the first snow recently started dropping the base layer on ski resorts across the country, we all know that the Yuletide season is here. Christmas would not feel right if we weren't surrounded by our friends, family, and of course, our most cherished holiday music. Everyone has Christmas songs that illicit fond memories. Here are the most popular Christmas songs there are. Are any of yours on our list? By the way, all of these great tunes can be easily obtained on internet radio.

All I Want for Christmas Is You Written and performed by none other than Mariah Carey, this song has been a favorite holiday song for some time. It's an up beat love song that has a combination of traditional musical beats with pop music, it depicts a woman that is missing her beloved companion during the Christmas season. It was recreated by Mariah this year on her album "Merry Christmas II You" and has been considered a holiday classic that continues to set records annually. It has been sung by various artists and has reached top positions outside the United States. Unlike many other holiday songs, it has sold numerous copies with over a million downloads. Since its release, it has topped the charts within the holiday season.

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus This carol was controversial when it was first released in the nineteen fifties when the Catholic Church in Boston had questions regarding its implications and applicability to the Christmas holiday. Nevertheless, the ban was lifted after its singer, Jimmy Body, explained to the church officials the real meaning of the song. Subsequently, it was popularized by Michael Jackson. who recorded another version of the song during his teenage years.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas We first heard this from Judy Garland back in the nineteen forties when it was played in the movie musical "Meet Me in St. Louis". During the movie, it was performed by Esther, played by Judy Garland, for Tootsie, played by Margaret O'Brien, on Christmas Eve prior to her family's departure to New York. Since then, it has been a song of encouragement to spread cheer during the holiday season. This holiday favorite can be easily accessed on your favorite internet radio station.

I'll Be Home For Christmas This song has been considered as one of America's best known Christmas carols. It was first recorded by Bing Crosby, and was a top 10 hit. Since that time, it has become part of the holiday music tradition. The song was dedicated to the soldiers of the World War who didn't make it home for Christmas.

The Christmas Song (also known as the Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) This song was never intended for Christmas. In fact, it was written in a hot summer. It was only written to get over the humid summer by "thinking cool to stay cool". Nat King Cole was the first to record the song. Since then, various versions have been recorded from all around the globe, and it has become a Christmas favorite.

These Christmas songs continue to hit the annual charts, and may again invade the list of the top holiday songs this year.




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