1950s
This song from 1958 recently reached the top of the "Billboard Hot 100" songs chart.
What is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee?
Burl Ives, an American folk singer, first recorded this song in 1964 to be released on an album for a television special, but one year alter he recorded this hit again for his own Christmas album.
Originally made popular by Judy Garland, the Jackson 5 released their version of the song on New Year's Day in 1970.
This song was covered in 1987 with an 80s synthesizer twist.
What is Winter Wonderland by The Eurhythmics?
Diana Ross covered this chilly song in 1994, which was originally written in 1945 by two Californian composers experiencing a massive heatwave.
What is Let It Snow?
This 1957 song combines elements of rock 'n' roll with Christmas music.
What is Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms?
First recorded in 1950, this song was retooled by the 1960s girl group, The Ronettes, with Motown influences.
What is Frosty the Snowman?
Jose Feliciano released this song in 1970, which was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010.
What is Feliz Navidad?
What is Santa Claus is Comin' to Town?
In 1990, Dolly Parton made a promise in this cover of a Christmas song originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1943.
What is I'll Be Home for Christmas?
This song appeared on Connie Francis' 1959 album, "Christmas in My Heart."
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem?
This 1965 version of a classic Christmas song uses one of the many variations of the melody that happens to sound very similar to the USC Alma Mater.
What is Away in a Manger by The Ray Conniff Singers
"Stille Nacht" was the original German title of this song that has been covered by many singers, including this 1979 version.
What is Silent Night?
Amy Grant released this song on her first Christmas album in 1983.
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?
In 1999, the American country-pop singer Jewel sang her rendition of the classic French carol, Cantique de Noël.
What is O Holy Night?
This song was originally composed by Irving Berlin in 1942 but was made popular in the 1954 film with the same title.
What is White Christmas?
You may have heard this Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson song in a popular Peanuts television special from 1965.
What is "Christmas Time is Here" from A Charlie Brown Christmas?
In 1970, The Temptations brought their soul music influence to this Christmas song originally by Katherine Kennicott Davis.
What is The Little Drummer Boy?
In 1987, Jimmy Iovine produced a compilation album called A Very Special Christmas, which raised millions of dollars for the Special Olympics. This song was included on the album.
What is Do You Hear What I Hear?
In excelsis deo! In 1997, the instrumental ensemble Mannheim Steamroller released a Christmas album. This was the first track on the album.
What is Angels We Have Heard on High?
The Andrews Sisters put their twist on this Leroy Anderson classic instrumental song in 1950 with words written by Mitchell Parish.
Although this 1965 movie-musical song is not a traditional Christmas song, many people now associate this songs' lyrics with wintertime and the Christmas spirit.
What is "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music?
The Eagles released this song in 1978, which combined elements of the blues with Christmas music.
What is Please Come Home for Christmas?
Parlez-vous français? Here is a challenge for you. In 1981, the French-Canadian singer Céline Dion released her French rendition of this classic American Christmas song.
What is Le petit renne au nez rouge or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
With lyrics written in Latin, Harry Connick Jr.'s 1993 version of a Franz Schubert song honors Mary, the mother of Jesus.
What is Ave Maria?