Christmas is a time full of joy, family gatherings and a unique atmosphere. One of the essential elements of preparing for Christmas is music, which introduces this festive mood. While waiting for the most beautiful days of the year, it is worth creating a playlist that will accompany us while cooking Christmas dishes, baking gingerbread or decorating the house. Good Christmas songs not only bring back memories from previous years, but also introduce an extraordinary, festive atmosphere. If you do not have time to create your own playlist, use our suggestions, which we have included in the article below.
Foreign classics that your Christmas song list can't do without.
Songs known for years, including the greatest hits, are an essential element of every household during the holiday season. The most frequently listened to Hits are definitely the songs:
1. Wham! – "Last Christmas"
"Last Christmas" is a classic that is loved by both younger and older generations. This light, pop song about love with a slight sadness in the background has become one of the most important symbols of Christmas.
2. Mariah Carey - "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
There is no Christmas playlist without this song. Mariah Carey has become an icon of the holidays, and her song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is one of the most played songs during the holiday season. Mariah Carey posts a short video on her social media every year, in which she officially “opens” the holiday season with her holiday hit.
Bing Crosby - "White Christmas"
For many, "White Christmas" is the definition of the holiday spirit. Performed by Bing Crosby in 1942, it is one of the most performed Christmas songs in music history.
Below is a list of foreign Christmas Hits:
- Nat King Cole - "The Christmas Song"
- Frank Sinatra - "Jingle Bells"
- Shakin' Stevens - "Merry Christmas Everyone"
- Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters - "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"
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Paul McCartney - "Wonderful Christmastime"
- Brenda Lee - "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
- Andy Williams - "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
- Cliff Richard - "Christmas Time Mistletoe and Wine"
- Bobby Helms - "Jingle Bell Rock"
- Dean Martin - "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
Polish Christmas Songs - Native Sounds of Christmas
In addition to foreign classics, it is worth enriching the Christmas playlist with Polish songs, which are also big hits in our country. We know many of them by heart and we listen to them with pleasure during the Christmas period, including:
"There is such a day" - Zbigniew Wodecki
"There is such a day" is a song that has become almost an anthem of Polish Christmas. Zbigniew Wodecki puts us in a unique mood, and the words of this song carry true magic and emotion.
Here is a list of the most beautiful Polish songs that will put us in the Christmas mood:
- Czerwone Gitary - "Day One of the Year"
- Kayah - "Ding dong"
- Skaldowie - "The sleigh ride starts with a bang"
- Ania Szarmach - "The holidays are getting closer"
- Edyta Górniak & Krzysztof Antkowiak - "It's snowing"
- De Su - "Who knows, maybe around the corner"
Summary
Music has a huge impact on the mood and atmosphere of the holidays. Creating a holiday playlist is a great way to get into the magical atmosphere of waiting for Christmas. With the right songs, you can feel the joy, nostalgia, and also the sense of peace and love that the holidays bring. Regardless of whether you prefer classics or more modern sounds, you will definitely find something for yourself - also in Polish music. Let yourself be carried away by sounds that will remind you of what is most beautiful about Christmas!