Last Updated on April 9, 2025 by Karis Tavernier-Nicholas

Christmas is fast approaching and will soon be knocking at our doors. As well as the mayhem and chaos that usually ensues in December with last minute present buying and the panic of the Christmas shop (does anyone else’s local supermarket go into absolute meltdown in the second half of December?!), Christmas tunes will be the soundtrack to our escapades. So, here’s our list of classic Christmas songs to add to your playlist this festive season. After all, that’s what Christmas is all about: good music, loved ones, the best food and all-round festive cheer – oh, and baby Jesus, of course. (Sorry, Father 🙏🏻)

The Ultimate Vintage Christmas Playlist

1. Frosty the Snowman – the Ronettes 
2. I’m Gonna be Warm this Winter – Connie Francis
3. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Dean Martin
4. Blue Christmas – Jim Reeves
5. Winter Wonderland – the Ronettes
6. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! – Frank Sinatra
7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra
8. Winter Wonderland – Bing Crosby
9. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
10. The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole
11. Jingle Bells – Jim Reeves
12. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Ella Fitzgerald
13. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
14. Senor Santa Claus – Jim Reeves
15. Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes
16. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson 5
17. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Darlene Love
18. Jingle Bell Rock – Brenda Lee
19. It’s A Marshmallow World – Jo Stafford
20. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas – Bing Crosby
21. Santa Baby – Eartha Kitt
22. The Merry Christmas Polka – Jim Reeves
23. A Holly Jolly Christmas – Burl Ives
24. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – the Crystals
25. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – the Ronettes
26. White Christmas – Otis Redding
27. Step into Christmas – Elton John
28. An Old Christmas Card – Jim Reeves
29. Merry Christmas Darling – The Carpenters
30. Mary’s Boy Child – Boney M
31. I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Doris Day
32. You’re All I Want For Christmas – Al Martino
33. I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday – Wizzard
34. Wonderful Christmastime – Paul McCartney
    

Honorary Shoutouts

(It just wouldn’t be Christmas without these hits)

1. All I Want for Christmas – Mariah Carey
2. Pretty Paper – Randy Travis
3. Fairytale of New York – The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl
4. Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
5. Please Come Home For Christmas – Bon Jovi
6. Last Christmas – Wham
7. Every Year, Every Christmas – Luther Vandross
8. Miss You Most at Christmas – Mariah Carey
9. Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson

We’ve taken a bit of a turn down Christmas lane on Whimsical Whatever of late, so if you’re stumped for Christmas gift ideas, why not take a look at our gift guide? Or maybe you’re wanting to get into the festive spirit a little early by watching some classic Christmas films; here’s our guide to the best ones to watch.