Every Christmas, we see a bunch of songs re-enter the Billboard charts as people get into the festive feeling by streaming and downloading their favourite festive music from Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber, as well as classic tracks like "White Christmas," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," and "Last Christmas." Along the way, some of these tracks have sold millions of copies. It's fascinating to see how these timeless songs continue to resonate with audiences year after year, becoming an integral part of our holiday celebrations.
The joy of Christmas is often encapsulated in music, with certain songs evoking feelings of nostalgia and warmth. From Mariah Carey's iconic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" to the classic "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby, these tracks not only bring joy but also generate impressive sales figures. As the holiday season approaches, these songs find their way back into our hearts and playlists, reminding us of the magic of Christmas.
In this article, we'll explore the top 20 biggest selling Christmas songs of all time, highlighting their achievements and the impact they've had on the music industry. Join us as we take a musical journey through the very best of Christmas tunes, celebrating the artists and their incredible contributions to holiday cheer!
What You Will Learn
- The significance of Christmas songs in holiday traditions.
- Key achievements of each top-selling Christmas song.
- Insights into the artists behind the timeless classics.
- The evolving landscape of holiday music over the years.
The Top 20 Biggest Selling Christmas Songs of All Time
20. "This One's for the Children"/"Funky, Funky Xmas" - New Kids on the Block
The double A-side from NKOTB's Christmas album Merry, Merry Christmas was certified Gold by RIAA in 1990, meaning the record has sold over 500,000 copies.
19. "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" - Mariah Carey
Though Mariah Carey's cover of the Darlene Love song is not as well known as a certain other Carey track that appears further down the list, it is popular enough to have been certified Gold in October 2019.
18. "This Christmas" - Chris Brown
Chris Brown's cover of the Donny Hathaway song, perhaps most famous for its trainwreck Patti Labelle version, was certified Gold in 2017.
17. "Last Christmas" - Wham!
According to Billboard, as of 2016 the Wham! classic, which most recently inspired a romantic comedy of the same name, sold 751,000 units.
16. "Jingle Bell Rock" - Bobby Helms
That same Billboard article says that "Jingle Bell Rock," best known for its appearance in cult movie Mean Girls, has sold 780,000 copies.
15. "Feliz Navidad" - Jose Feliciano
Nielsen SoundScan (as referenced in the Billboard article) puts the sales total of the bilingual bop at 808,000.
14. "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" - The Chipmunks
Love or loathe them, The Chipmunks are one of the U.S.' biggest selling bands, with celebrity fans like John Waters and three Grammys for their Christmas song, which by 2011 had sold 867,000 copies according to Yahoo!
13. "Christmas Canon" - Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Combining the tune of Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" with a children's choir singing about the holidays, this is the first of two Trans-Siberian Orchestra songs in the top 20, which has sold 918,000 copies as of 2016 according to Billboard.
12. "Where Are You Christmas" - Faith Hill
This song from the soundtrack of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, co-written by Mariah Carey but performed by Faith Hill following a legal dispute, has sold 977,000 copies as of December 2018 according to RoughStock.
11. "Christmas Time is Here" - Vince Guaraldi Trio
The song from the beloved TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has been certified Platinum by the RIAA, signifying at least 1 million units sold as of January 2019.
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