Christmas is practically around the corner. You know what that means! It’s time for festivities and celebrations. You’ve probably seen Christmas trees being displayed in malls well over a month ago already. That’s just the way it is. It’s not a crime to get excited for the 25th of December, right? Even if your Christmas spirit begins to surface one day after Halloween.Oops, guilty. One way to get your whole family in the festive mood is to play Christmas tunes in the house. There are hundreds of Christmas-related albums and CDs out there and if you are looking for Holiday tunes for your kids, then take a look at our special recommendation below. Spice up the holiday spirit with these ultimate Christmas songs for kids that are just perfect for the whole family too.
There is a massive catalogue when it comes to Christmas tunes for kids. However, we all agree that Jingle Bells will always pop up somewhere in every Holiday playlist. It’s the ultimate Christmas tune! It has long been a favourite pick amongst kids and even adults. So, it’s understandable that this song is being mentioned first here. It’s a perfect backdrop music to play on the big day or for a compilation Christmas video. It has simple and easy-to-memorize lyrics and very fun tune. Kids will have no issue learning the lyrics and even the melody on any instruments.
However, many people have no idea about the origin of this particular Christmas song for kids. More importantly, do you know how it came into being? This song was initially composed to celebrate Thanksgiving and was originally titled One Horse Open Sleigh back in 1857. Later on, the song gained worldwide popularity. It’s kind of funny looking at the history of it actually for the song was meant to be a drinking song. Plus, according to Kyna Hamill, a Professor of Literature at Boston University, he was a jerk because he left all of the time and didn’t even attend his wife funeral. He got remarried quickly and abandoned his kids. Then, he became a church music editor and led a congregation during a Thanksgiving service in a rousing rendition of Jingle Bells. People loved it and he was asked to perform it again at Christmas.
This Christmas carol dates back to the 16th century. As a matter of fact, the melody of this tune comes from “Nos Galan” which is a Welsh winter song and is more about New Year’s Eve. Deck the Halls is a traditional Christmas and New Year’s song. The repeated “fa la la” refrains come from medieval ballads while the rest of the lyrics that are commonly found today are American in origin dating from the 19th century. Thomas Oliphant was the one responsible for this song becoming Christmas’ favourite. He translated the Welsh lyrics into the Christmas tune we know and love today. The song has made many appearances in a lot of Christmas specials starting from Mickey Mouse short film entitled Pluto’s Christmas Tree, Sesame Street Christmas Special, A Chipmunk Christmas, to The Grinch (2018). The list still goes on though!
White Christmas wins the “most popular Christmas carol of all time” award. The melancholy and wistful song is composed by Irving Berlin and was first heard on the radio in 1941. The song was originally featured in the movie Holiday Inn that starred Bing Crosby. The lyrics of this song struck a chord with the soldiers who fought in the World War II and their families who were anxiously waiting for them to go back home. Many consider this to be the saddest Christmas song. The song was aired on the radio after the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Despite the fact that it has a rather sad origin, but the peace it brought to the mourning soldiers makes White Christmas a sweet story and a must-listen song on December 25.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose… admit it! You just sang the line! This is another classic jingle that can easily trigger intense nostalgic memories to all. The anticipation of Christmas Eve was so unbearable as a child. Kids would sneak out to the living room in the middle of the night expecting Santa, with his team of reindeer, to put presents under the Christmas tree.
This song was created by Robert L. May in 1939 as an assignment for the department store chain Montgomery Ward. Did you know that it was actually meant to be an autobiographical children’s book? However, it was later picked up and turned into the song. When this phenomenon took off, Gene Autry recorded the musical version in 1949 and became a commercial success. It also came to pass that this song is only second to White Christmas in terms of best-selling songs of all time. As a matter of fact, a TV special about Rudolph was produced in 1964 and until today it remains a famous perennial holiday favourite.
Can’t forget the song that became the big hit of Christmas in 1934. Santa Claus is Coming to Town has a great message for children who are preparing for Christmas. Kids are urged to create the nice list over Christmas because Santa is a big priority on that day. This song talks about the importance of maintaining good behaviour over the holidays and how bad kids will receive a lump of coal from Santa. Historically speaking, this song was actually written by James Gillespie who happened to be mourning at the time due to his brother’s recent death. He said that he was sitting on the subway and was reminiscing of his childhood he had with his brother. His mother would warn them that Santa Claus was watching them. Then, on the same day, he thought of the lyrics and sent them to the composer.
This song is undoubtly one of the most popular Christmas carols with cheerful tone throughout the song and it is very suitable to be sung with your lovely kids. This song is believed to have been sung by people in sixteenth century, and until now, this carols remains one of the most played carols to celebrate the Christmas.
‘Tis the season you want to be jolly. With these Christmas songs for kids, you are guaranteed to be entertained all the way through until the big day. Merry Christmas!
- Jingle Bells
There is a massive catalogue when it comes to Christmas tunes for kids. However, we all agree that Jingle Bells will always pop up somewhere in every Holiday playlist. It’s the ultimate Christmas tune! It has long been a favourite pick amongst kids and even adults. So, it’s understandable that this song is being mentioned first here. It’s a perfect backdrop music to play on the big day or for a compilation Christmas video. It has simple and easy-to-memorize lyrics and very fun tune. Kids will have no issue learning the lyrics and even the melody on any instruments.
However, many people have no idea about the origin of this particular Christmas song for kids. More importantly, do you know how it came into being? This song was initially composed to celebrate Thanksgiving and was originally titled One Horse Open Sleigh back in 1857. Later on, the song gained worldwide popularity. It’s kind of funny looking at the history of it actually for the song was meant to be a drinking song. Plus, according to Kyna Hamill, a Professor of Literature at Boston University, he was a jerk because he left all of the time and didn’t even attend his wife funeral. He got remarried quickly and abandoned his kids. Then, he became a church music editor and led a congregation during a Thanksgiving service in a rousing rendition of Jingle Bells. People loved it and he was asked to perform it again at Christmas.
- Deck the Halls
This Christmas carol dates back to the 16th century. As a matter of fact, the melody of this tune comes from “Nos Galan” which is a Welsh winter song and is more about New Year’s Eve. Deck the Halls is a traditional Christmas and New Year’s song. The repeated “fa la la” refrains come from medieval ballads while the rest of the lyrics that are commonly found today are American in origin dating from the 19th century. Thomas Oliphant was the one responsible for this song becoming Christmas’ favourite. He translated the Welsh lyrics into the Christmas tune we know and love today. The song has made many appearances in a lot of Christmas specials starting from Mickey Mouse short film entitled Pluto’s Christmas Tree, Sesame Street Christmas Special, A Chipmunk Christmas, to The Grinch (2018). The list still goes on though!
- White Christmas
White Christmas wins the “most popular Christmas carol of all time” award. The melancholy and wistful song is composed by Irving Berlin and was first heard on the radio in 1941. The song was originally featured in the movie Holiday Inn that starred Bing Crosby. The lyrics of this song struck a chord with the soldiers who fought in the World War II and their families who were anxiously waiting for them to go back home. Many consider this to be the saddest Christmas song. The song was aired on the radio after the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Despite the fact that it has a rather sad origin, but the peace it brought to the mourning soldiers makes White Christmas a sweet story and a must-listen song on December 25.
- Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose… admit it! You just sang the line! This is another classic jingle that can easily trigger intense nostalgic memories to all. The anticipation of Christmas Eve was so unbearable as a child. Kids would sneak out to the living room in the middle of the night expecting Santa, with his team of reindeer, to put presents under the Christmas tree.
This song was created by Robert L. May in 1939 as an assignment for the department store chain Montgomery Ward. Did you know that it was actually meant to be an autobiographical children’s book? However, it was later picked up and turned into the song. When this phenomenon took off, Gene Autry recorded the musical version in 1949 and became a commercial success. It also came to pass that this song is only second to White Christmas in terms of best-selling songs of all time. As a matter of fact, a TV special about Rudolph was produced in 1964 and until today it remains a famous perennial holiday favourite.
- Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Can’t forget the song that became the big hit of Christmas in 1934. Santa Claus is Coming to Town has a great message for children who are preparing for Christmas. Kids are urged to create the nice list over Christmas because Santa is a big priority on that day. This song talks about the importance of maintaining good behaviour over the holidays and how bad kids will receive a lump of coal from Santa. Historically speaking, this song was actually written by James Gillespie who happened to be mourning at the time due to his brother’s recent death. He said that he was sitting on the subway and was reminiscing of his childhood he had with his brother. His mother would warn them that Santa Claus was watching them. Then, on the same day, he thought of the lyrics and sent them to the composer.
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas
This song is undoubtly one of the most popular Christmas carols with cheerful tone throughout the song and it is very suitable to be sung with your lovely kids. This song is believed to have been sung by people in sixteenth century, and until now, this carols remains one of the most played carols to celebrate the Christmas.
Another Christmas songs for kids you should listen:
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- The 12 Days of Christmas
- Joy to the World
- Ring Ring Ring the Bells
- A Christmas Lullaby
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
‘Tis the season you want to be jolly. With these Christmas songs for kids, you are guaranteed to be entertained all the way through until the big day. Merry Christmas!
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