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Christmas is a time for nostalgia – but plenty of us have apparently been listening to these more modern festive songs, too.
Every December, the same voices return to take over radios, playlists, malls and TikTok. From Mariah Carey’s unstoppable holiday empire to Wham!’s bittersweet nostalgia and Michael Bublé’s modern crooner magic,
Forrest Frank just dropped a new song that will be the anthem of your Christmas season. Alongside secular artist JVKE,
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by Plastic Ono Band and "Father Christmas" by The Kinks are all among the very best classic rock Christmas songs.
The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.
How much money do stars make from Christmas songs in 2025? From Mariah Carey to Wham! - For some artists the festive season is incredibly lucrative as Christmas songs fill the airwaves