Religious Holiday Playlist

“A Baby Changes Everything” by Faith Hill

The birth of the newborn King, she appreciates that a baby changes everything.


“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” by Amy Grant

Dating back to the 1700s, the Christmas song was originally slow and solemn. It also contained several now-deleted verses about Jesus redeeming the entire environment rather than focusing on humanity alone.


“Go Tell It on the Mountain” by Dolly Parton

The song encourages the listener to spread the good news of the Savior’s birth


“Mary’s Boy Child” by Boney M

Here’s another celebration of the birth of Christ which set the world aglow and made heaven’s angels sing. This Christmas song is non-traditional, an upbeat 1981 calypso tune sung by German group Boney M.


“Noel” by Chris Tomlin (featuring Lauren Daigle)

Written by Chris Tomlin and performed by Lauren Daigle, whose voice is simply inspired. An unsuccessful American Idol contestant in 2010 and 2012, she became a popular Grammy-nominated Christian artist within five years. Listen to this song and you’ll understand why.


“Mary, Did You Know?” by CeeLo Green | The Bible Series.mov | FOX Home Entertainment

This tune addresses Mary and asks whether she foresaw that her son would be the Redeemer of mankind.


“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Barenaked Ladies (featuring Sarah McLachlan)

 They have transformed one of the oldest Christmas carols (dating to the 16th century or before) into one that fits seamlessly with contemporary culture.


“Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Whitney Houston

It was written about the threat of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis and features a little lamb telling a little shepherd boy to pray for peace.


“O Little Town Of Bethlehem”

This popular Christmas carol concentrates on a description of the setting in which Jesus was born—Bethlethem and its dark, still streets contrasted against the light of the guiding star that announces the birth of Christ.


“I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day” by Casting Crowns

The song initially echoes the poet’s personal despair: “For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, goodwill to men.” However, it then takes a more joyous turn with the rediscovery of hope:

“O Holy Night” – Kristin Amarie and David Lanz

“Away in a Manger” – Casting Crowns

“The First Noel” – Carrie Underwood

The song commemorates the holy birth, describing with wonder the bright Star of Bethlehem

“Joy To The World” – Hillsong Worship

“We Three Kings of Orient Are” – Jennifer Avalon

The song tells the story of the Magi (found in Matthew 2) traveling to visit to the Christ Child, guided only by the Star of Bethlehem.

“Go Tell It On The Mountain” – Anne Murray

“O Come All Ye Faithful” – Anne Murray

“O Come All Ye Faithful/O Holy Night” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Instrumental)

“O Holy Night” by  GENTRI | (Official Music Video)

“O Holy Night” – Dan Cummins – (Rock Version)

“Angels We Have Heard on High” by Pentatonix

This Christmas favorite has been recorded by artists as diverse as REO Speedwagon, The Carpenters, and Christina Aguilera so you definitely have your pick of singers. The a capella group Pentatonix 2012 offers a laudable version