Christmas music is a genre of popular music associated with the holiday season. The earliest Christmas songs date back to the 4th century, when Christian priests in Rome sang hymns during the Feast of the Nativity. Over time, the Christmas genre has expanded to include a wide range of styles, including modern pop. In general, Christmas music is characterized by its joyful, festive spirit and its focus on the themes of hope, love, and peace. It often features lyrics that celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the Christmas story, as well as sentiments of goodwill and seasonal cheer. Whether performed by a choir or played on the radio, Christmas music has the power to bring people together and create a sense of warmth and happiness.
What are the top 5 played Christmas songs?
1. Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas is You
What is America's favorite Christmas song?
According to a poll from YouGov consisting of 1,200 adults, the results are in for America's favorite Christmas song. According to Americans, their favorite Christmas songs are “Silent Night” and “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey.