Ways to Enjoy 24/7 Christmas Music Until December 25: Radio, Streaming Playlists, and More
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by listening to Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” or the ever-popular “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey? Whether you love the timeless classics or prefer contemporary hits, there’s an abundance of festive tunes available for your listening pleasure.
A survey from Cloud Cover Music in 2023 revealed that 28% of people started enjoying Christmas music on December 1. Mariah Carey’s iconic song was the most frequently played holiday track, clocking in at nearly 18 hours and 24 minutes over the year.
Generally, adults listen to Christmas music to uphold traditions, evoke nostalgia, boost their mood, and enhance their joy during the holiday season, according to a Katz Radio survey.
If you’re ready to embrace the holiday spirit or reminisce about cherished moments, here’s where you can find non-stop Christmas music, both free and through subscription services.
SiriusXM Debuts New Jimmy Fallon Holiday Radio
On November 1, SiriusXM launched its holiday channels, introducing “Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio.” This station plays a blend of holiday songs handpicked by Fallon, along with stories and dedications from fans. Additionally, listeners can enjoy Fallon’s new album, “Holiday Seasoning,” featuring tracks from artists like the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dolly Parton.
The channel also includes “Jimmy Fallon’s 12 Days of Christmas,” which features a selection of 12 unique holiday playlists, such as “Yacht Rock Christmas,” “Cozy Christmas,” and “Jazzy Christmas.” You can tune into “Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio” through December 27.
Fallon’s channel is just one of the many SiriusXM options available this holiday season. Check out the list below for more holiday channels you can enjoy on SiriusXM.
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SiriusXM can be accessed via its mobile app, website, eligible vehicles, and smart devices. Starting prices for SiriusXM subscriptions are $9.99 per month.
Spotify and Apple Music Offer Customized Holiday Playlists
Both Spotify and Apple Music feature specially curated holiday playlists based on users’ listening preferences. These platforms also provide an extensive selection of pre-made and user-generated holiday playlists.
Check out Spotify’s “Happy Holidays” playlists, which include classic Christmas songs, new pop hits, upbeat electronic remixes, and soothing acoustic selections. If you’re having trouble viewing the chart in your browser, click here.
Spotify Premium subscribers have access to these holiday playlists, with Premium plans starting at $9.99 per month.
Apple Music also has an array of holiday playlists including festive essentials, kid-friendly mixes, and heavy rock options. For details, see the chart below. If you’re unable to view it, click here.
Apple Music requires a subscription starting at $10.99 per month to access its holiday playlists.
Live Christmas Music on YouTube
YouTube hosts several live streams that play Christmas music around the clock. Currently popular is the “christmas lofi radio” stream by Lofi Girl, featuring non-stop instrumental holiday music and the beloved Lofi Girl character.
The Lofi Girl channel was launched in 2017 and presents various lo-fi music streams, often showcasing a Japanese-style animated girl studying at her desk. Lo-fi music features a unique, raw sound with intentional imperfections.
To find Christmas music live streams on YouTube, search for “Christmas music” on the platform and set the filter to “Live.”
Free Online Radio Stations for Christmas Music
Here are some additional online stations that offer non-stop Christmas music for free:
- The Christmas Station
- Evergreen Radio
- iHeart Christmas
- AccuRadio
- Live365
- Pandora
Top 10 Holiday Songs
According to Billboard, the top ten greatest holiday songs of all time are:
- “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
- “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
- “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms
- “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” by Nat King Cole
- “A Holly Jolly Christmas” by Burl Ives
- “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano
- “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
- “Last Christmas” by Wham!
- “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow” by Dean Martin
- “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby, Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra
