Everyone’s favorite season, Christmas, is just around the corner, and the festive spirit is higher than ever. As in previous years, Santa-themed songs are leading the streaming charts, adding extra joy to the celebration with lively beats and rhythms. From Mariah Carey’s hit to pop duo Wham’s classic — Christmas songs continue to uphold holiday traditions and leave a timeless mark.
What are the top songs on the US Spotify Charts?
In the US Spotify Charts, the top five positions are currently occupied by popular Christmas songs. These tracks have made a spectacular comeback with millions of streams. In fifth place is “Last Christmas” by Wham! — an English pop duo consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. This timeless festive staple, which was the United Kingdom’s best-selling single, has currently amassed 1.2 million streams in the US.
Similarly, with a total of 1.24 million streams, Andy Williams’ single from his first Christmas album, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year,” holds the fourth position in the charts. This popular song perfectly captures the essence of the winter holidays. It highlights the joy, the gathering of loved ones, and the good cheer!
At the third place, is everyone’s favourite “Jingle Bell Rock!” by pioneering country music artist, Bobby Helms. The signature Christmas tune is currently at 1.32 million streams. It helps to usher in the jingle bells to rock the night away.
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has become a pop culture phenomenon that trends every year to signal the beginning of the holiday season. This year is also no exception as the song has taken the second position with around 1.38 million streams.
At number one is the all-time 1958 Brenda Lee classic, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” with over 1.6 million streams. In 2023, this song also made history by reaching the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 — 65 years after its original release.
What are some other popular Christmas songs?
Apart from the top five, other Christmas theme songs from beloved pop singers are also climbing the charts steadily. These include “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift, entering at 113th position with around 348K streams. “Christmas Tree Farm” is a feel good melody which encapsulates the singer’s affection and fond memories of her childhood Christmas. Sabrina Carpenter’s ”A Nonsense Christmas” is also making a comeback across platforms. This song is a holiday special remix of Sabrina Carpenter’s hit “Nonsense” at 66th with 422 K streams.
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