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We are right in the midst of Christmas season and you are probably listening to Christmas music on repeat. What are your favorite Christmas songs? Do you prefer the old school classics or new versions? No matter what kinds of Christmas songs you like, check out this list of our top 20 Christmas songs of all time. Check out the list (in no particular order) and see if you agree with every song on this list or not. 1. "Jingle Bell Rock" Wikimedia Commons While many Christmas songs are low-key, this one can get the party going! The song was first released in 1957 by Bobby Helms. It got to #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and is said to be a mixture between "Jingle Bells" and "Rock Around The Clock". It remains a hit after appearing in many movies and being on lots of Christmas playlists. 2. "Feliz Navidad" Wikimedia Commons This song was first recorded in 1970 by Jose Feliciano. It didn't chart the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 until 1998! As it gained popularity, it has been covered by many other artists. 3. "Run Rudolph Run" Wikimedia Commons This song was popularized by Chuck Berry in 1958. Do you remember his version? 4. "Blue Christmas" Wikimedia Commons "Blue Christmas" is a classic Christmas song and our favorite version is by Elvis Presley. The song was written in 1948, but Elvis made the song very popular in 1957. It has also been covered by The Beach Boys and Patti LaBelle, among others. 5. "Christmas Time Is Here" "Christmas Time Is Here" was written for A Charlie Brown Christmas and sang by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. It became a hit by people who love this Charlie Brown special and you can now find vocal and instrumental versions of the song to enjoy at Christmastime. 6. "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" The World's Music This song is a classic sung the Alvin & The Chipmunks. Whether you love or hate their high-pitched voices, the song actually won three Grammy Awards. 7. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Flickr This song was written by Johnny Marks for Brenda Lee and was released in 1958. It is most famous for appearing in the movie Home Alone. The song has sold over 25 million copies. 8. "Silent Night" Wikipedia "Silent Night" is a very old song, first written in 1818. However, it was popularized by Bing Crosby. His version is the third bestselling single of all time. 9. "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" Wikimedia Commons When the Jackson 5 released a Christmas album, this song quickly became the biggest hit off that album in 1970. 10. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Wikimedia Commons Everyone knows this song. The song was written in 1949, based on the popular children's story. Gene Autry was the first person to record the song. Read on to the next page for even more amazing Christmas songs! 11. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" Wikimedia Commons This song was first recorded by Andy Williams in 1963 but has only grown in popularity over the years. It has appeared in many commercials too. 12. "Santa Baby" Wikimedia Commons Eartha Kitt's version of "Santa Baby" remains one of the most popular versions. It became a certified Gold Record after it was released in 1953. 13. "Winter Wonderland" Wikimedia Commons "Winter Wonderland" was written in 1934 and sung by Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. However, the most popular version is the one from Michael Bublé when he recorded it in 2013. 14. "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" Flickr Fun fact about this song: it was written during a heatwave in 1945. The song was popularized by Dean Martin. 15. "O Holy Night" The song was composed in 1847, but the most popular version is by Josh Groban recorded in 2002. 16. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Wikipedia The song was written in 1944 for Judy Garland for the movie Meet Me In St. Louis. Do you love her version of the song? 17. "Sleigh Ride" Wikimedia Commons This song was originally composed in 1948 but was made popular after being performed by The Ronettes in 1963. 18. "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" The song that talks about chestnuts roasting on an open fire was made famous by Nat King Cole. It was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974. 19. "White Christmas" Wikimedia Commons This song was written by Irving Berlin in 1942 and was popularized by Bing Crosby. It quickly became the best selling single of all time and sold over 100 million copies worldwide. 20. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Mariah Carey's version of this song remains one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It reached #1 on the U.S. Holiday 100. What is your favorite Christmas song on or off this list? If you enjoyed this article, please SHARE with your friends and family and help them create a Christmas playlist!