Top 20 Timeless Christmas Music Albums to Fill Your Holiday Season

Get ready to deck the halls with the most iconic and beloved classic Christmas music albums of all time! From Bing Crosby’s smooth crooning to Mariah Carey’s whistle Registering, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a nostalgic fan or just looking for some festive tunes to get in the holiday spirit, these 20 timeless albums are sure to become your new holiday traditions.

The Golden Age of Christmas Music: The 1940s-1960s

It’s hard to imagine Christmas without the warm, jazzy sounds of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. These iconic vocalists brought sophistication and elegance to Christmas music with their smooth, velvety voices.

The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) by Nat King Cole (1946)

White Christmas by Bing Crosby (1942)

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland (1944)

A Very Special Time: The 1970s-1980s

The 1970s and 80s brought us some of the most iconic Christmas music albums of all time, with artists like John Lennon, Elton John, and Wham!.

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon and Yoko Ono (1971)

Step into Christmas by Elton John (1973)

Last Christmas by Wham! (1984)

The Modern Era: The 1990s-Present

In the 90s, we saw a resurgence in classic Christmas music, with artists like Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and Michael Bublé.

All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey (1994)

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Boyz II Men (1993)

The Best of the Rest

We couldn’t leave out some of the other timeless classics that deserve recognition.

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire by Nat King Cole (1944)

Winter Wonderland by Dean Martin (1950)

Sleigh Ride by Fun (2011)

The Classics That Started It All

We owe a debt of gratitude to the pioneers who paved the way for all these amazing Christmas music albums.

Come and Get Your Love by Redbone (1974)

Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney (1979)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Bing Crosby (1942)

The Timeless Voices

Some singers have a knack for capturing the essence of Christmas in their voices, and these are some of the most memorable.

Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms (1957)

I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Perry Como (1944)

The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) by Nat King Cole (1946)