The Best Christmas Songs for Any Occasion
Set your party to music with the very best Christmas songs
All Christmas songs are wonderful, but the best Christmas songs match a function's purpose. The songs you play at a kids' Christmas party are naturally going to be different than those you choose for a black tie office event. No matter what sort of party or function you're holding, though, there are thousands of albums of Christmas songs out there, and there's sure to be one or two perfect for you.
Below you'll find a brief description of a few common holiday events, advice on the type of music they need, and a list of specific Christmas albums you can check out and enjoy. It's a surefire shortcut to a perfect Christmas party.
Choosing the best Christmas songs
Every event has its own character, so before you start choosing music, decide on what sort of people you're inviting, and the type of music they would like best. Regardless of the event's name, consulting the guests' opinions is always the best way to go in choosing music.
Having said that, here are some Christmas song suggestions.
The event: A kids' Christmas party
Type of music: Familiar and upbeat. The younger the kids, the more likely it is that they'll be thrilled with songs you may be pretty sick and tired of after forty years of celebrating Christmas. Listening to Christmas songs with a child's ears is an enlightening experience.
Album suggestions:
-Christmas Carols by the Cedarmont Kids
This upbeat collection of religious Christmas music is perfect for a kids' church party or other religious event
-60 Christmas Carols for Kids by the Countdown Kids
This is a huge assortment of a wide variety of well known carols. You may have to skip over a few lesser known songs, but most kids will put up with an unknown or two as long as it's slipped in between favorites like Frosty and Rudolph!
The Event: A black tie office party
The music: Subtle and instrumental. This is not the time for a singalong, so let the music play a secondary role, setting the atmosphere without dominating it.
Album suggestions:
-Simply Christmas by Shirley Cason
Shirley Cason is a new age keyboardist, but these songs are simple interpretations of holiday classics.
-Majesty and Wonder by Phil Keaggy and the London Festival Orchestra
A soft blend of guitar and orchestra perfect for soft Christmas songs.
The event: A family gathering
The music: Familiar songs everyone can enjoy. You don't want the kids to be bored or the adults to go crazy, so stick to classics -- they're called that for a reason!
Album suggestions:
-The Ultimate Classic Christmas Album of All Time
With a name like that, it better be good. Fortunately, this album features two discs worth of Christmas songs from a variety of artists, making it perfect background music for a casual gathering.