But his interest in the genre as a hobbyist he traces to the late 1990s, when the release of two CDs named Christmas Cocktails rekindled his interest in old holiday tunes. Ross-MacLeod traces his love of holiday music first to Christmas music albums by the Hollyridge Strings and Mike Sammes Singers that his parents played when he was a kid. It also serves as a hub, through its forum, that connects a bunch of other essential Christmas music websites, like Ernie, Not Bert and Hip Christmas. the proprietor of, hands down the best online hub for the discussion of and collection of obscure Christmas music. Washington state-based teacher Brad Ross-MacLeod, a.k.a. Trust me, you need this in your life right now.It’s curated by “the King of Jingaling,” a.k.a. This dates back to 1974, and it’s everything you’d expect from an Indian Christmas carol from the 70s. Merry Christmas! Aata Hai Aata Hai Santa Claus (Hindi) That orchestra of creepy elves is probably going to haunt my dreams tonight. This video, on the other hand, is a montage of Christmas-themed weirdness. This popular, traditional Polish carol is about shepherds traveling to Bethlehem. Here’s the first verse, translated into English: In English, the title translates to “From Starry Skies Descending.” It was written in 1732 by Saint Alfonso Liguori. This is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, Christmas song in Italy. Does it get any cheesier than a pack of flawless young Korean pop stars cavorting with giant stuffed animals. For example, take this collaboration between K-Pop bands Orange Caramel and Nu’est. Orange Caramel & NU’ESTĪnd now for something completely different…įor the cheesiest holiday-themed pop songs ever, it’s surprisingly hard to beat South Korea. it’s the original French version of “Angels We Have Heard on High.” It was translated into English in 1862, and has since been performed in many different languages around the world.
This heartbreakingly beautiful carol translates to “A Crickets’ Christmas” and is about a mother singing to her child to distract him from being hungry on Christmas. Here’s a version by the German band MoonSun. Though it not be Christmas, let us keep giving. The title translates to “Christmas Has Arrived,” and the lyrics remind us to keep the Christmas spirit going even after the holidays: This is a fun, upbeat, traditional carol from the Philippines. The title means “The Fox Runs Over the Ice.” Ang Pasko ay Sumapit (Tagalog) This is a traditional Swedish singing game performed around the Christmas tree (and also the midsummer pole).
Does it refer to smoke rising from winter chimneys? “Fum” means “smoke” in Catalan? Or is it meant to imitate the sound of a drum, or a guitar, or possibly a rocking cradle? What do you think? Räven Raskar över Isen (Swedish) Nobody is quite sure what “Fum, fum, fum” means. This an old traditional Catalan Christmas carol dates backs to the 16th or 17th century. “La Fiesta de Pilito” is all about putting your problems aside for the holidays and enjoying the festivities. La Fiesta de Pilito (Spanish)Įl Gran Combo de Puerto Rico is a Salsa music orchestra that’s been called the “most popular Salsa music group that has ever existed.” The group has been since 1962, but the lineup changes frequently as new up-and-coming salsa musicians join and others strike out on their own. well, here’s a punk version of Petit Papa Noel that might appeal to you. Looking for something a little heavier and more irreverent? Check out Trust’s cover, here.Īlternately, if the news lately has you ready to forget the holidays altogether and curl up in a ball to wallow in despair. It’s currently the best-selling French single ever, and it’s been covered numerous times by other artists. This French Christmas classic was originally recorded by Tino Rossi in 1946. It’s here, it’s here, it’s here! Christmas Eve is almost here!Īre you excited yet? Frantic? Both? Soothe your stress and get in the Christmas spirit with this collection of the top Christmas songs from around the world: Petit Papa Noël (French)
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