Player Ratings: What is the best Christmas song?

Band Aid? George Michael? The Pogues?

By Sean Murray Tuesday 22 Dec 2020, 8:00 PM

Dec 22nd 2020, 8:00 PM 31,535 Views 54 Comments

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EVERY YEAR IT’S the same as songs we haven’t heard for 11 months or so become ubiquitous again and we remember we know most of the words to them too.

Most of the classic Christmas songs have been part of the canon for decades now, and to be fair there are some great tunes in there.

But which is the best?

Here’s just a few of the top Christmas songs for you to cast your judgement on.

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Player Ratings: What is the best Christmas song?

Band Aid? George Michael? The Pogues?

Fairytale of New York - The Pogues (ft Kirsty MacColl)

All I want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey

Last Christmas - Wham

Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid

Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade

I wish it could be christmas everyday - Wizzard

Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin Stevens

Stop the Cavalry - Jona Lewie

Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney

Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea

Happy XMas (War is Over) - John Lennon