The National Christmas Tree is seen on the Elipse south of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 12, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) Ron Woods and Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones in their performance at Giants Stadium, September 16, 2005.

What's your favorite Christmas song? Billboard's best include recording by Wham!, Judy Garland, Ariana Grande and, of course, Mariah Carey.

We sing them every December…but did you know many holiday songs were written for other occasions? Jingle Bells – initially written for Thanksgiving (and rumored to have been written in Savannah) Over The River and Through the Woods – another Thanksgiving song based on a poem It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – originally inspired by political turmoil to reflect on peace and goodwill Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media,

The holiday season is here, and nothing sets the mood quite like Christmas music. Whether you’re decorating the tree, hosting a festive gathering, or cosying up with a warm drink, the right tunes can make the season even merrier.

From the Red Velvet and aespa collaboration “Beautiful Christmas” to Stray Kids’ instant classic “Christmas EveL,” these are the best songs K-Pop songs to add to your holiday playlist.

There is Christmas music for all tastes – jolly to melancholy – so corralling it into one Christmas songs list is impossible ... but we tried anyway.

Whether you want to rock around the tree, make out under the mistletoe or chill by the fireplace sipping spiked eggnog, Christmas just doesn’t jingle all the way without a sleighing soundtrack to the season.