5 Greatest Christmas Songs

Here's a quick list of what I think are the 5 best Christmas songs. Although not done by design, I'm now noticing these aren't exactly the cheeriest of holiday tunes. I really have no explanation for this. I will though, make a point to give honourable mention to Stevie Nicks' version of "Silent Night".


1. Fairytale of New York - The Pogues

Nothing says Christmas like a night in the drunk tank. It also just so happens that my all time favourite Christmas song contains the following words: Slut, Faggot and Junk (as in heroin). Perfect.


2. River - Joni Mitchell

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, in my opinion. I actually highly recommend this entire album, but this song in particular goes nicely with some good old holiday blues accompanied with alcohol of choice.


3. Father Christmas - The Kinks

Catchy little tune that is more or less a commentary on the commercialism of Christmas. A very much overlooked gem.


4. Oi To The World - The Vandals

What's Christmas without some good old punk rock? A somewhat respectable version was also done by No Doubt a few years ago. Probably not one of your Grandmother's favourite Christmas songs.


5. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley

When I was in grade primary, for some reason I brought this LP into my class for show and tell. I have no idea why. I don't even think it was Christmas time. Either way, this is easily the best version of one of the most depressing, but greatest Christmas songs ever.