TOP 7 CHRISTMAS SONGS

1 A Christmas Song - Elf the Musical - for those who have seen this colourful and charming musical adaptation of the hit Christmas comedy you will appreciate just how festive the whole show is from beginning to end.

2 White Christmas - no Christmas period would be complete without a sing-along of this classic tune around the tree. Featured in the hit film of the same name as well as the stage musical, this 1942 Irving Berlin song was most famously recorded by Bing Crosby and according to the Guinness Book of World Records is the best-selling single of all time.

3 Twelve Days to Christmas - She Loves Me - anyone who has ever left their Christmas shopping to the last minute will emphasize with this hilarious little ditty that comes at a much needed point in the delightful musical ‘She Loves Me’.

4 Be a Santa - Subways are for Sleeping - now the words ‘Christmas’ and ‘David Merrick’ aren’t always closely linked, but one of the best songs from his celebrated musical of 1961 came at the act break when composers Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green provided a jolly Christmas finale.

5 It Feels Like Christmas - The Muppets Christmas Carol - okay, so strictly ‘not’ a song from a stage musical, but I won’t rest until I see this glorious Christmas musical live on stage with my own very eyes. There’s literally nothing to dislike in this wonderful film that combines The Muppets with Charles Dickens and Michael Caine.

6 We Need a Little Christmas – Mame - Nothing gets me more ready for Christmas than hearing Dame Angela belt this Jerry Herman standard whilst practically leading a parade as they decorate the house.

7 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Meet Me in St Louis - But of course, there was only ever going to be one ultimate winner. It takes a lot to knock Dame Angela and Donna McKechnie off the top spot, but if anyone can do it - Judy Garland can. Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane’s iconic tune featured in the 1944 musical film “Meet Me in St Louis”.