Of course, Willie penned one of the best country Christmas songs of all-time in “Pretty Paper,” which he wrote in 1963, and was first made famous by Roy Orbison when it peaked at #15 on the U.S.

Some of us prefer our Christmas music on the pensive side, with wistful lyrics about dusky snowfalls and memories. It’s not joy being sought, but permission to wallow in nostalgia. Others relish the ...

“Hate” is such a strong word, but we’re human enough to admit hating on things — especially Christmas songs — can be a joyous exercise. Healing, even! (And the English language has yet to produce a ...

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate during the Christmas season. Loved ones gather near and far to spend time together, doing fun Christmas activities and celebrating peace, love, and good will ...

It’s the most melodious time of the year. Even if you’re not religious, many people enjoy soaking up the blessed sounds of Christmas hymns and carols during the December holidays and beyond. While ...

The Beatles‘ Christmas songs don’t get as much attention as they should. The band produced quite a few Christmas songs while they were together and they subsequently made Yuletide classics as solo ...

Artists across all genres tend to release Christmas music every year. Sometimes, they compose new original songs for the holiday season. Others choose to put new spins on Yuletide classics. However, ...

It appears that Zach Top is already in a holly jolly mood because he’s dropping Christmas tunes. Last year, Top gifted fans with two holiday tunes, an original ditty penned by Top and his producer ...

Christian leaders and musicians in nine countries and territories share their favorite Western and local holiday tunes. Christmas songs featuring Jesus don’t top the global charts, as a recent CT ...

Do you know what bobtails and wassailing are? We have experts explain the meaning of those weird Christmas carol lyrics. Many of our most popular holiday songs are from the 19th century, when ...

“Jingle Bells” is a holiday staple. Everyone, from your three old cousin to your grandma pushing 90, knows this track. It’s a simple tune, but perhaps its magic lies in its simplicity. People have ...