I have been trying to find a good list of the the most popular Christmas carols of all time. Unfortunately, there are a hundred different sites with a thousand different lists. So, I have used AI to help me and here is their list:
Traditional:
Silent Night: A German carol known for its peaceful melody, famously sung during the WWI Christmas truce.
O Holy Night: A French carol reflecting on the birth of Jesus.
Joy to the World: A classic praising the coming of the Lord.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: A popular hymn celebrating the birth of Jesus.
O Come, All Ye Faithful: An invitation to worship the newborn king.
The First NoΓ«l: Tells the story of the first Christmas. *
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen: A traditional English carol.
Away in a Manger: A gentle carol about Jesus's birth.
In the Bleak Midwinter: Based on a poem by Christina Rossetti, with music by Gustav Holst.
O Little Town of Bethlehem: A reflective carol describing the town where Jesus was born.
Popular:
Jingle Bells: A quintessential winter and Christmas song.
Deck the Halls: A festive Welsh tune with "fa la la la la".
We Wish You a Merry Christmas: A carol with wishes for good cheer.
Frosty the Snowman: A beloved winter classic.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: A story about Santa's most famous reindeer.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree: A popular, upbeat holiday song.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Celebrates the festive season.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: A warm, comforting song.
Feliz Navidad: A bilingual Christmas hit.
Winter Wonderland: A joyful song about a snowy scene.
What do you think? Did you recognize them all? Is your favourite song among them? And which one is missing in your opinion?
* Yes, I know they write NoΓ«l differently in English but it's a French word and I refuse to write it incorrectly.π
Merry Christmas to you & your family, Marianne! Not 100% sure why, but I'm fond of "I Saw Three Ships"....
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