Top 50 Most Popular Hymns & Carols

Explore the heartwarming melodies that have graced holiday seasons for generations in our exclusive selection of the Top 50 Most Popular Hymns & Carols

„For unto us a Child is born“

Hymn from the Bible, specifically is from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament.

„What child is this“

Written by William Chatterton Dix in the 19th century. The song is typically set to the tune of the traditional English folk song "Greensleeves."

The Twelve Days Of Christmas

The authorship of the lyrics to "12 Days of Christmas" is not definitively known. The song is of English origin and has been passed down through oral tradition for centuries.

Come, Buy My Nice Fresh Ivy

Traditional English Christmas carol, and like many folk songs and carols, it has evolved over time through oral tradition.

White christmas

Written by Irving Berlin, one of America's most celebrated songwriters. Berlin composed the song in 1940, and it was famously performed by Bing Crosby in the film "Holiday Inn" in 1942. "White Christmas" went on to become one of the best-selling and most beloved Christmas songs of all time.

Ave Maria

Traditional Catholic prayer that has been set to music by various composers over the centuries. One of the most famous musical settings of "Ave Maria" is by Franz Schubert, who composed it as "Ellens dritter Gesang" (Ellen's Third Song) in 1825.

Silent night

Original title in German: "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht" was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, with lyrics written by Joseph Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818 in the small town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. Today, "Silent Night" is one of the most beloved and widely performed Christmas carols around the world.

Jingle Bells

Written by James Lord Pierpont. It was originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh" and was published in 1857. "

Gesu bambino

Italian Christmas carol, and the music for it was composed by Pietro Yon in 1917. The lyrics were written by Frederick H. Martens. "Gesu Bambino" is known for its beautiful melody and is often performed during the Christmas season.

Deck the Halls

"Deck the Halls" is a traditional Welsh carol with lyrics that can be traced back to the 16th century.

Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming

The Christmas carol "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" is based on a German hymn titled "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen." The original German lyrics were written by an anonymous author, and the melody is also of German origin. The English translation of the lyrics was done by Theodore Baker in the 19th century.

Joy to the World

Written by Isaac Watts, an English hymn writer and theologian. The lyrics are based on Psalm 98 from the Bible, and Watts adapted them into the hymn in the early 18th century. The music for "Joy to the World" was composed by Lowell Mason in the 19th century, and it's his arrangement that is commonly used today.

Children, Go Where I Send Thee

"Children, Go Where I Send Thee" is a traditional African-American spiritual and Christmas song.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas carol that was written by Charles Wesley, an English Methodist leader and hymn writer, in 1739. The music for the carol was later composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840.

Go tell it on the mountain

The Christmas carol "Go Tell It on the Mountain" is a traditional African-American spiritual and folk song.

Glory To God (Ere Zij God)

"Glory to God" is a Christmas hymn originally written in Dutch with the title "Ere Zij God." The lyrics were penned by the Dutch writer and poet Willem Barnard, also known as Guillaume van der Graft. The music for this hymn was composed by the Dutch musician and composer Wim ter Burg. "Ere Zij God" was translated into English, and you may find variations in the English translations of the lyrics, but the original Dutch version was authored by Willem Barnard.

Agnus Dei

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Away In A Manger

"Away in a Manger" is a popular Christmas carol with a well-known melody.

There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood

"There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood" is a Christian hymn with lyrics written by William Cowper, an English poet and hymnodist, in the 18th century. The hymn was first published in 1772.

Auld Lang Syne

"Auld Lang Syne" is a traditional Scottish song that is typically sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve to bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new year. The lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" were written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788, though he acknowledged that he was collecting and adapting traditional verses.

Hallelujah Chorus

The "Hallelujah Chorus" is a famous and iconic choral piece from the oratorio "Messiah," composed by George Frideric Handel, a German-born composer, and musician. Handel composed "Messiah" in 1741, and it has since become one of the most celebrated and frequently performed choral works in the classical music repertoire.

Sweet Little Jesus Boy

"Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is a Christmas carol with lyrics and music written by Robert MacGimsey, an American composer, musician, and arranger. He composed this carol in the 1930s, and it has since become a popular part of the Christmas music repertoire.

Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child

"Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child" is a popular Christmas gospel song with lyrics and music written by American gospel musician and composer Percy Bady.

Good Christian Men, Rejoice

"Good Christian Men, Rejoice" is a traditional Christmas carol, and its authorship is attributed to Heinrich Suso, a German Dominican friar and mystic who lived in the 14th century. The original German title of the carol is "In dulci jubilo," and it is believed to have been written by Suso in a moment of inspiration and joy.

Merry Christmas

The Christmas song "Merry Christmas" with lyrics by John Wheeler and music by William James

Fum, Fum, Fum

"Fum, Fum, Fum" is a traditional Catalan Christmas carol, and its authorship is unknown. It is a lively and joyful song that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain.

Caroling, Caroling, All Through the Night

The song "Caroling, Caroling, All Through the Night" was written by Alfred Burt, with lyrics by Wihla Hutson.

My Favorite Things

The song "My Favorite Things" was written by the acclaimed American composer and lyricist Richard Rodgers and the lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II.

O Holy Night

"O Holy Night" is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by Placide Cappeau and music composed by Adolphe Adam. The song was originally written in French, with the title "Cantique de Noël," by Cappeau, a French poet, in 1847.

O Come, Little Children

"O Come, Little Children" is a traditional Christmas carol, and its authorship is unknown. The carol is also known as "O Come, Little Children (O Come, Little Children to Bethlehem)"

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by Edmund Hamilton Sears and music composed by Richard Storrs Willis. The carol was first published in 1849.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is a traditional Christian hymn with lyrics that date back to the 8th or 9th century.

The Christ Child Lay on Mary's Lap

"The Christ Child Lay on Mary's Lap" is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by G. K. Chesterton, a renowned English writer, poet, and theologian. The carol was first published in his collection of poems titled "Poems" in 1926.

Auld Lang Syne

"Auld Lang Syne" is a traditional Scottish song that is typically sung on New Year's Eve to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year. The lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" were written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns in the late 18th century.

In the Bleak Midwinter

The Christmas carol "In the Bleak Midwinter" has lyrics written by the English poet Christina Rossetti. She wrote the poem in the 19th century, and it was first published in 1872 as part of her collection "Goblin Market and Other Poems."

Veni Creator Spiritus

"Veni Creator Spiritus" is a Latin hymn that is traditionally attributed to Rabanus Maurus, a Benedictine monk and theologian who lived in the 9th century.

Crown Him with Many Crowns

"Crown Him with Many Crowns" is a Christian hymn with lyrics written by Matthew Bridges and music composed by Sir George Job Elvey.

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

"God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" is a traditional English Christmas carol.

White Christmas

"White Christmas" is a beloved Christmas song written by Irving Berlin, one of America's most celebrated and prolific songwriters. Irving Berlin composed both the lyrics and the music for the song, and it was first introduced in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942, where it was performed by Bing Crosby.

Blessed Be That Maid Marie

"Blessed Be That Maid Marie" is a traditional English Christmas carol.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a popular Christmas carol with lyrics that date back to the 16th century.

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

"Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" is a Christian hymn that is based on an ancient text of Eucharistic liturgy.

O Come, All Ye Faithful

"O Come, All Ye Faithful," also known by its Latin title "Adeste Fideles," is a classic Christmas carol. The hymn's lyrics are traditionally attributed to John Francis Wade, an English hymnist who lived during the 18th century.

Deck the Hall

"Deck the Hall" is a traditional Welsh Christmas carol, and its lyrics have Welsh origins. The English lyrics that are commonly sung today were written by Thomas Oliphant, a Scottish musician and writer, in the 19th century.

Good Christian Men, Rejoice

"Good Christian Men, Rejoice" is a traditional Christmas carol with lyrics attributed to Heinrich Suso, a German Dominican friar and mystic who lived in the 14th century.

Away in a Manger

"Away in a Manger" is a Christmas carol with origins that are not definitively attributed to a single author.

The Old Year Now Away Is Fled

"The Old Year Now Away Is Fled" is a traditional New Year's carol with lyrics attributed to George Wither, an English poet and satirist who lived in the 17th century.

Carol of the Bells

"Carol of the Bells," also known as "Ring, Christmas Bells," is a Christmas carol with music by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych and lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky, who adapted the lyrics in 1936.

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" is a Christian hymn with lyrics written by Edward Perronet, an English minister, and hymn writer.

O Come, All Ye Faithful

"O Come, All Ye Faithful," also known as "Adeste Fideles" in Latin, is a traditional Christmas carol, and its authorship is attributed to John Francis Wade. Wade was an English hymnist who lived during the 18th century.