We list some of the best Christmas songs you can play along with your kids. Getting the kids rockin’ around Christmas time with a playlist that features all your favorite Christmas tunes can be a memorable experience. In our opinion, it’s never too early to start playing them. Start this tradition with your family, for a sweet way to make the festivities be unforgettable. All songs listed here are kids version and can be listened to by kids of all ages.
Best Songs for Decorating the Christmas Tree
You just can’t beat the smell of a fresh-cut tree. What’s even better is getting to decorate the Christmas tree with your kids. Don’t wait until the last minute to wrap all those gifts under the tree. While there are plenty of store-bought ornaments to turn to, why not start a fun family tradition that doubles as an afternoon activity: Have each person make a few special DIY ornaments to add to the tree while playing along some Christmas tunes. Here are some great songs you can listen to with your kids while enjoying a pretty fun Christmas activity.
1. “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”
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2. “O Christmas Tree”
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3. “Santa, Please Don’t Forget Me”
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4. “Up on the Housetop”
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5. “Decorate The Christmas Tree”
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6. “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”
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7. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
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Best Songs for Wrapping Christmas Presents
Homemade gifts instill the meaning of the holiday for little ones. Most of us wrap gifts carefully, taking our time to get the corners perfectly square and the ribbon beautifully curled for an Instagram-worthy gift. But you can turn it into a fun activity with the kids by seeing who can wrap the gifts the fastest. You can do all this while you listen to some great Christmas songs below.
1. “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth”
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2. “If I Had A Pony Christmas”
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3. “Santa’s On His Way”
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4. “10 Little Elves”
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5. “Under the Christmas Tree”
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Best Songs for the Christmas Eve
On the night before Christmas, you can throw a family slumber party underneath your Christmas tree to get the most out of its festive glow. Throw on your matching Christmas jammies and your fuzziest socks, arrange sleeping bags under the tree, and have a family sleepover under the twinkling lights. As you cozy up, you can listen to some songs that can make Christmas eve more memorable. Be careful not to block Santa’s route to the stockings if you do so on Christmas Eve.
1. “Good King Wenceslas”
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2. “Santa, Where Are You”
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3. “Who Can He Be”
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4. “Here Comes Santa Claus”
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5. “The Sounds of Christmas”
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6. “Little Drummer Boy”
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Best Songs for Christmas Morning
There’s nothing like waking up to a decorated Christmas tree with lots of presents under it on Christmas morning, especially if you have little ones. As you celebrate the holiday at home, you can make Christmas morning extra special for your family with a couple of delightful Christmas songs. Whether it’s as simple as preparing a special breakfast or dressing in matching pajamas, any Christmas song playing in the background can add up to create Christmas memories that will last a lifetime.
1. “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”
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2. “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
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3. “The Time For Sharing And Caring”
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4. “White Christmas”
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5. “Jingle Bells”
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6. “Frosty The Snowman”
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7. “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Deer”
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8. “Hello, Reindeer”
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9. “Little Snowflake”
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Best Christmas Songs for Dancing and Parties
When the weather outside is frightful, stockings are hung with care, and you’ve got your comfiest pajamas on, there’s nothing stopping you from having a little dance party with your kids. You can also have a Christmas game night with the kids while upbeat Christmas songs are playing in the background.
1. “Christmas Is Coming”
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2. “The Twelve Days Of Christmas”
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3. “Deck The Halls”
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4. “Run Run Rudolph” by Kelly Clarkson
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5. “Holly Jolly Christmas”
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6. “Feliz Navidad”
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Best Christmas Carols for Kids
You can call around the neighborhood beforehand and map out which houses would like to hear you and your kids belt out some Christmas Carols. Many churches, community theater groups, local choirs and other venues also hold concerts or performances during the holiday season to sing along Christmas Carols. And if watching a show with your kids isn’t possible where you live, you can pull up your Spotify or YouTube app to get the experience from the comfort of your home. Here are some heartfelt songs for your Christmas Carols.
1. “Joy to the World”
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2. “Silent Night”
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3. “We Three Kings Of Orient Are”
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4. “Hark! The Herald Angles Sing”
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5. “Away In A Manger”
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6. “Carol of the Bells”
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7. “O Holy Night”
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8. “Ding Dong Merrily On High”
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9. “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
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10. “Mary’s Boy Child”
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11. “The First Noel”
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12. “Away in a Manger”
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