India, Dec. 23 -- Christmas has a way of sounding familiar before it even arrives. Long before the lights go up or the gifts come out, it is the music that signals the season. Played in homes, malls, cars, and kitchens, Christmas songs have quietly shaped how the holiday feels across generations. Some tracks return every year like clockwork. Others are newer, but already feel inseparable from December.

Here is a list of ten Christmas songs that continue to define the season, blending old favourites with modern staples.

Few songs are as closely tied to Christmas as this one. Bing Crosby's soft, nostalgic delivery made White Christmas the best-selling single of all time. It still sets the tone for a slower, reflective holiday mood.

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