25 Of The Best Christian Christmas Songs Of All Time

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Are you searching for Christian Christmas songs that will actually fill your home with worship this season?

Last December, I was on the bus home from work. Exhausted from a long day of teaching. The windows were fogged up and the heater was broken.

And a tinny version of “Jingle Bells” played through someone’s phone speaker.

I remember thinking: Is this really what Christmas sounds like now?

Don’t get me wrong. I love a good festive tune. But my soul was craving something deeper. Something that pointed to Jesus.

That night, I made myself a cup of tea. Curled up on the sofa with my husband. And we started building a playlist.

Not just background music. But songs that would root us in the real story. The one where heaven broke into earth. Where a baby changed everything.

This year, I want to share that list with you.

These aren’t just popular Christian Christmas songs. They’re the ones that have shaped my Advent season. The ones I sing in the kitchen. The ones that remind me why we celebrate.

Some are traditional Christmas hymns. Others are modern worship anthems. A few are perfect Christian Christmas songs for kids if you’ve got little ones around.

But all of them? They centre us on Christ.

So grab your favourite mug. Let’s build a playlist together.

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Why Christian Christmas Songs Matter

Here’s what I’ve learned about Christmas music.

The songs we listen to shape our hearts.

They teach us theology. They form our worship. They become the soundtrack to our December mornings and late-night wrapping sessions.

When we fill our homes with gospel Christmas songs, we’re doing something intentional. We’re choosing to let truth sink deep. To let the Holy Spirit minister through melody.

And honestly? We need that.

Because the world’s version of Christmas can feel so loud. So commercial. So exhausting.

But the best Christian Christmas songs? They bring us back to peace. Back to wonder. Back to the manger.

Let me walk you through my top 25.

The Ultimate Christmas Christian Songs List

1. O Holy Night by Mariah Carey

This one stops me in my tracks every single time.

There’s something about the reverence in this hymn. The way it captures that silent, holy moment when everything changed.

It’s powerful. It’s worshipful. And it never gets old.

2. Hark the Herald Angels Sing by Various Artists

You know those hark the herald angels sing Christmas songs that just feel like home?

This is one of them.

It’s joyful without being shallow. It declares truth with every note. And it’s been sung by believers for generations.

That’s the kind of legacy I want in my playlist.

3. Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) by Chris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin took a classic and made it fresh.

This version has an energy that makes you want to dance in your kitchen. The “unspeakable joy” theme runs through it like a thread of gold.

It’s one of those upbeat Christian Christmas songs that reminds us: Jesus came to bring joy. Real, lasting, unspeakable joy.

4. Mary, Did You Know? by Various Artists

This song always makes me pause.

It asks questions that Mary herself must have wondered. Questions about her son. About his purpose. About the weight of what she carried.

It’s tender. It’s reflective. And it draws me into the story in a new way every year.

5. Angels We Have Heard on High by Pentatonix

Those angels we have heard on high Christmas songs have a special place in my heart.

This hymn is full of celebration. Full of proclamation. It reminds us that the birth of Jesus wasn’t quiet or hidden.

Heaven itself couldn’t stay silent.

6. The First Noel by Pentatonix

There’s a simplicity to this one that I love.

It tells the story. It honours the shepherds. It points to the star.

Sometimes we need songs that just let the narrative breathe.

7. Hallelujah (Light Has Come) by BarlowGirl

BarlowGirl’s “Hallelujah Light Has Come” is one of those modern Christian Christmas songs that hits differently.

It’s got this raw, authentic sound. Like three sisters gathered around a microphone, declaring truth with everything in them.

The message is clear: light has come into the darkness. And that changes everything.

8. Make Room by Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns’ “Make Room” is the song I play when I need to slow down.

It’s a gentle reminder that Christmas isn’t about cramming more in. It’s about making space. For Jesus. For worship. For what actually matters.

This one centres me every time.

9. Light of the World by Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle’s voice is pure honey.

And “Light of the World” showcases that beautifully. It’s worshipful. It’s intimate. It’s the kind of song you listen to with your eyes closed.

She captures the wonder of Jesus being our light. Our hope. Our everything.

10. Silent Night by Kelly Clarkson

You can’t have a list of the best Christian Christmas songs without this one.

It’s quiet. It’s holy. It’s probably been sung in more languages than any other carol.

And there’s something about its simplicity that brings peace. Real, Jesus-centred peace.

11. Away in a Manger by Phil Wickham

This is one of those traditional Christian Christmas songs that’s also perfect for little ones.

It’s gentle. It’s easy to sing. And it paints a picture of Jesus as a baby. Vulnerable. Human. With us.

I love that about it.

12. Joseph’s Lullaby by MercyMe

MercyMe’s “Joseph’s Lullaby” wrecks me in the best way.

It’s from Joseph’s perspective. A man who chose to trust God. Who raised a son that wasn’t biologically his. Who loved Jesus well.

It’s one of those powerful Christmas songs that makes you see the story through new eyes.

13. This Baby by Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman’s “This Baby” is a declaration.

It connects the infant in the manger with the King who will return. It’s theological. It’s worshipful. It’s beautifully crafted.

And it reminds us: this baby is everything.

14. O Come, O Come Emmanuel by Chris Tomlin

There’s a longing in this hymn that resonates.

It’s Advent in song form. Waiting. Hoping. Anticipating the Messiah.

Even though we know Jesus has come, this song reminds us we’re still waiting. For his return. For all things to be made new.

15. Christmas Offering by Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns’ “Christmas Offering” asks a question we all need to hear.

What can we bring to the King?

It shifts the focus from receiving to giving. From what we want to what we can offer.

That’s a heart posture I want to carry all season long.

16. Go Tell It on the Mountain by Various Artists

This gospel Christmas song is pure celebration.

It’s got energy. It’s got joy. It’s got a message that can’t be contained.

Jesus is born. And we get to tell everyone.

17. Adore Him by Kari Jobe

Kari Jobe’s “Adore Him” is worship at its finest.

It’s simple. It’s intimate. It’s focused entirely on Jesus.

This is the kind of song that turns your living room into a sanctuary.

18. What Child Is This? by Andrea Bocelli

Built on the melody of “Greensong,” this hymn is hauntingly beautiful.

It asks the central question: who is this child?

And then it answers with truth that’s been proclaimed for centuries.

19. We Three Kings by Various Artists

I love the narrative quality of this one.

It follows the wise men on their journey. It honours their gifts. It points to prophecy fulfilled.

It’s one of those Christmas hymns that tells the bigger story.

20. Little Drummer Boy by for KING and COUNTRY

There’s something deeply relational about this song.

A boy with nothing to offer except his talent. His time. His worship.

And that’s enough. That’s always been enough with Jesus.

21. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus by Celtic Worship

This is Advent personified.

It’s full of hope. Full of anticipation. Full of longing for the Saviour.

It reminds us that Jesus was promised long before he arrived. And God keeps his promises.

22. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Celtic Woman

Another classic that belongs on every top Christian Christmas songs list.

It’s peaceful. It’s reflective. It captures that moment when heaven touched earth.

I play this one on quiet mornings. When I need to remember.

23. Emmanuel (God With Us) by Amy Grant

Amy Grant’s voice is like comfort wrapped in melody.

And this song declares one of the most important names of Jesus: Emmanuel. God with us.

Not distant. Not removed. But here. Present. With us.

24. Do You Hear What I Hear? by Carrie Underwood

This song builds and builds.

From the night wind to the little lamb to the shepherd boy to the king. The message spreads.

A child has been born. And everything is different now.

25. Good Christian Men, Rejoice by Wissmann Family

Let’s end on a note of pure joy.

This hymn is exuberant. It’s celebratory. It’s full of life.

Because that’s what Jesus brings. Life. Abundant. Overflowing. Worth singing about.

Building Your Own Playlist

Now you’ve got 25 options to choose from.

Some are Christmas hymns on YouTube you can find easily. Others are part of full Christian Christmas albums worth exploring.

Here’s my encouragement: don’t just add these to a playlist and forget them.

Let them shape your season.

Play them in the morning while you’re getting ready for work. Sing them on the bus. Let them be the soundtrack to your December.

Because these songs? They’re not just entertainment. They’re worship. They’re formation. They’re small steps toward a more Jesus-centred Christmas.

And that’s what we’re all after, isn’t it?

Not a perfect season. Not an Instagram-worthy holiday.

Just real life. Rooted in grace. Filled with worship.

A Final Thought

Christmas music matters more than we think.

It teaches our hearts. It forms our theology. It becomes the language of our worship.

So be intentional about what you’re listening to.

Choose songs that point to Jesus. That tell the true story. That fill your home with gospel truth.

Because in a season that can feel so busy, so loud, so overwhelming? We need reminders.

We need to hear again and again: Jesus came. Heaven broke through. Light invaded darkness.

And that’s worth singing about.

So here’s my question for you: What’s one Christian Christmas song that always brings you back to worship? I’d love to hear what’s on your playlist this year.

With love,