Holiday songs have been written for centuries. The melodies and lyrics help create the mood for the season. Did you know many of these songs were made a long time ago and the artist still collect residuals to this day? All year round Christmas music is enjoyed by the majority of the world’s population.

Here are the top 10 Christmas songs according the Billboard Holiday Top 100 songs list.

1. All I Want For Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey ($50 million)
2. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree- Brenda Lee
3. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To you)- Nat King Cole
4. Jingle Bell Rock– Bobby helms
5. White Christmas– Bing Crosby
6. A Holly Jolly Christmas– Burl Ives
7. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow– Dean Martin
8. Christmas Eve- Trans-Siberian Orchestra
9. Feliz Navidad– Jose Feliciano
10. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer– Gene Autry

What is your favorite Christmas song and why?

Wellness teacher Coach Garcia

“My favorite Christmas song is “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch”…This would be my best Christmas childhood memory, therefore my favorite Christmas song!”

Math teacher Mr. Bihn

“Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, because my son is singing it in his Christmas recital.”

Principal Mr. Madrid

“I have many favorites, but “Silent Night” resonates with me most. I love the fact that it brings me hope every time I hear it! Hope that one the day world will live in peace and harmony!!”