Get ready for a festive Christmas with 10 of the best songs of all time!

Besides the dazzling Christmas tree, colorful gifts, and jingling bells, music is also an indispensable part of the year-end festivities, signaling the arrival of another Christmas season.

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" helped Mariah Carey become the "Queen of Christmas Music" - Photo: New York Post

As Christmas approaches, lively songs are echoing everywhere, bringing warmth and peace to everyone.

Tuổi Trẻ Online presents 10 of the best Christmas songs of all time - iconic pieces that have become indispensable symbols of the holiday season.

Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells is one of the timeless Christmas songs. The song was written by Pierpont in 1840 while he was living in Medford, Massachusetts.

Jingle Bells, which wasn't originally created for Christmas, has gradually become a legendary holiday song - Photo: Jingle Bells Song

At the time, Jingle Bells was known as One Horse Open Sleigh . Originally created for Thanksgiving, the song was mistakenly considered Christmas music and has remained popular to this day.

Jingle Bells depicts a joyful winter ride in a horse-drawn carriage. The jingling bells on the horses produce a cheerful sound, much like the bells in the song.

Although the song doesn't directly mention Christmas, its lively melody and winter imagery have made Jingle Bells an indispensable legend for every year-end celebration.

All I want for Christmas is you

Despite being released 30 years ago, the popularity of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" shows no signs of waning.

Every Christmas, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" can be heard everywhere - Video : Mariah Carey

Often referred to as a "Christmas anthem," the song consistently climbed the charts and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive years, starting in 2019. This also helped Mariah Carey become the "Queen of Christmas Music."

All I Want for Christmas Is You has a modern pop sound combined with characteristic elements of traditional Christmas songs such as bells, drums, etc.

The song is a sweet and simple declaration from a girl who misses her lover. At Christmas, she doesn't need gifts or glittering lights; she simply needs her lover by her side.

Santa tell me

"Santa Tell Me" is a prominent Christmas song by singer Ariana Grande, released in 2013 on her album Christmas Kisses.

"Santa Tell Me" is a girl's confession to Santa Claus about true love - Video: Ariana Grande

Despite being released later than legendary songs, thanks to its lively melody and meaningful message of love, "Santa Tell Me" quickly became a favorite Christmas song among young audiences.

Santa Tell Me is about a girl's anxieties and hopes regarding true love.

She hoped that Santa Claus would give her a definite answer as a Christmas gift.

Last Christmas

Last Christmas was written by George Michael, a member of the band Wham!, in 1984. Although it has a Christmas theme, the song doesn't have a lively, cheerful melody; instead, it tells the story of a broken love affair during the holiday season.

Last Christmas tells the story of a love affair that ends just before Christmas - Photo: Rolling Stone

BBC Radio has chosen Last Christmas as the number one Christmas song on the UK charts for 2023.

The song also made it into the top 3 most successful songs of all time in the UK, after Shape of You (Ed Sheeran) and Do They Know It's Christmas (Band Aid).

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle Bell rock first debuted in 1957 on a single by singer Bobby Helm.

Jingle Bell Rock is a sequel to the legendary song Jingle Bells - Photo: Los Angeles Times

Considered the opening song of the rock 'n' roll era in America, Jingle Bell rock made a strong impression with its powerful rock sound and cheerful, lively melody, unlike the typical Christmas songs that preceded it.

The lyrics of Jingle Bell Rock are considered a continuation of the classic Jingle Bells song, with fresh, modern lyrics that bring a more cheerful, vibrant, and colorful Christmas atmosphere.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas ," performed by Michael Bublé, is a classic Christmas song with a gentle and warm jazz feel.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas is the perfect choice to kick off the holiday season - Photo: Michael Bublé

With his characteristic warm, emotional voice, Bublé breathed life into the song, making it one of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time.

The song paints a vivid picture of a small town beautifully decorated to welcome Christmas.

Pine trees illuminated with twinkling lights, houses decorated with wreaths, snowflakes beginning to fall gently, and images of Santa Claus preparing gifts and children eagerly awaiting surprises.

The sophisticated harmony, combining piano, strings, and brass instruments, creates a Christmas atmosphere that is both classic and modern.

We wish you a Merry Christmas

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is one of the most beloved Christmas songs worldwide .

We wish you a Merry Christmas - sending wishes of peace and happiness to everyone during the Christmas season - Photo: National Literacy Trust | Words for Life

With its cheerful, catchy melody and simple lyrics, the song sends wishes of peace and happiness to everyone during the holiday season.

The song paints a vivid picture of a group of street singers, holding candles, going from house to house wishing people a Merry Christmas and hoping to receive small gifts.

In particular, the song "Now bring us some piggy pudding" has become a catchphrase during the Christmas season, evoking images of delicious, warm puddings.

Through generations, the song has retained its appeal, becoming a symbol of love and reunion, contributing to the warm atmosphere of the festival.

Santa Claus is coming to town

The song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" serves as a reminder to children to be well-behaved and obedient because Santa Claus is always watching their every move.

"Santa Claus is coming to town" is a reminder that children must be well-behaved for Santa Claus to deliver presents - Photo: The Atlantic

The image of Santa Claus with his list of good and bad children, along with the song "He's making a list, he's checking it twice. He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice," has become all too familiar to many generations.

"Santa Claus is coming to town" is not just a song, but a cultural tradition during Christmas.

The song contributes to creating a friendly and approachable image of Santa Claus in the minds of children worldwide, while also encouraging them to cultivate good character traits.

Silent Night

Silent Night is a timeless Christmas carol, with a gentle and solemn melody that evokes the peaceful and sacred atmosphere of the night of Christ's birth.

The hymn "Silent Night" evokes the peaceful atmosphere of Christmas Eve - Photo: Strefa Modlitewna

Silent Night paints a picture of a tranquil Christmas night, with twinkling stars in the sky and flickering candlelight in the church.

The song is like a prayer, conveying hopes for peace and love to everyone.

In particular, the song "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright" has become an immortal saying, often quoted in articles and sermons about Christmas.

White Christmas

White Christmas is a classic Christmas song written by Irving Berlin and popularized by Bing Crosby.

White Christmas tells the story of the simple desire to celebrate Christmas amidst a snowy landscape - Photo: LA Phil

The song paints a romantic picture of winter with snow covering everything, creating a warm and peaceful Christmas atmosphere.

White Christmas is an invitation for everyone to return to their childhood, to the beautiful memories spent with family.

The image of a pristine white Christmas, with families gathered around the fireplace, singing this song together, has become an iconic symbol of the annual Christmas season.

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