{"id":317,"date":"2012-12-21T20:37:54","date_gmt":"2012-12-22T02:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/?p=317"},"modified":"2023-12-11T08:09:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T14:09:42","slug":"12-christmas-songs-never-heard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/12-christmas-songs-never-heard\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Uncommon Christmas Songs That Will Become Your New Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"meta-desc\">Inside: If you&rsquo;re sick of hearing Jingle Bell Rock, here are the best alternative Christmas songs to get you in the spirit without getting under your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love Christmas music so much that <em>any time<\/em> during the year I find myself wanting a little pick-me-up, I crank up my favorite playlist of Christmas songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But even I get a little sick of hearing Jingle Bell Rock and Frosty the Snowman everywhere I go during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so one year, I set out to find the best <em>uncommon<\/em> Christmas songs to add to my festive playlist. I listened to <strong>hundreds<\/strong> of songs to find the best of the best, and today I&rsquo;m sharing the cream of the crop with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These alternative Christmas songs will get you in the holiday spirit <em>without<\/em> getting under your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id317_afaa51-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id317_afaa51-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id317_afaa51-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id317_afaa51-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-alternative-christmas-songs-that-you-ll-love\">12 Alternative Christmas Songs That You&rsquo;ll Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These uncommon Christmas songs are so fresh and fun that they&rsquo;ll quickly become your new favorites during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Sugar Cookie by Sugar &amp; The Hi Lows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This catchy tune is an ode to my personal favorite part of the holiday season&mdash;baking cookies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Help me decorate &rsquo;em, you can add some spice<br>We&rsquo;ll color-coordinate them, til the temperature&rsquo;s right<br>We&rsquo;ll make something nice, you&rsquo;ve been craving all this time<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SUGAR COOKIE by SUGAR &amp; THE HI-LOWS\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iEDUdBHJViY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-a-christmas-compromise-by-the-bird-and-the-bee\">2. A Christmas Compromise by The Bird and the Bee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t let the fact that this song is from a kids&rsquo; album fool you. The singer&rsquo;s beau is Jewish, but she&rsquo;s REALLY into Christmas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Oh, could we get a Christmas tree?<br>I know on this one thing, we can&rsquo;t agree<br>But nevermind the Jesus part<br>Won&rsquo;t you let Santa into your heart?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Bird and the Bee  - A Christmas Compromise (Live) 12\/13\/15 The Federal Bar\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GxdT6YZTxEA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It Snowed by Meaghan Smith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tune sounds like one of those classic Christmas songs of yesteryear, but the lyrics are as fresh as a newly fallen snow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It snowed, It snowed<br>It snowed last night<br>Everything is sparkling with diamond light<br>The road is bare<br>It&rsquo;s four feet high<br>Honey, let&rsquo;s play hooky<br>&lsquo;Cause it snowed last night<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Meaghan Smith - It Snowed [Official Lyric Video]\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P-WeE-cPoQk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. It&rsquo;s Christmas by Drew Holcomb &amp; The Neighbors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for uncommon Christmas songs because you&rsquo;re tired of everything Christmas-y, this song will be right up your alley:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Children singing merrily<br>Carols till my ears are bleeding<br>Christmas, at Christmas<br>Strangers and their looks of glee<br>Smiling at you stupidly<br>At Christmas, at Christmas<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"&quot;It's Christmas&quot; Official Visualizer | Drew Holcomb &amp; the Neighbors\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E2Xf4zvTvxs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Maybe Next Year by Meiko<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ended up in the Naughty camp this year, here&rsquo;s an anthem for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I don&rsquo;t think Santa&rsquo;s coming this year<br>&lsquo;Cause I&rsquo;ve been a bad, a bad girl<br>I&rsquo;ve made my bed, now I&rsquo;m lying in it<br>Without a care, a care in the world<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Maybe Next Year (X-Mas Song)\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F-6VvsQHVs0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Gingerbread House Song by Kyle Harrington<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a silly little Christmas song that kids <em>love<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I wanna live in a gingerbread house<br>With a candy cane fence<br>To keep gummy bears out<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Gingerbread House Song\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0iSHVwDUXwY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Ribbons and Bows by Kacey Musgraves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kacey Musgraves has lots of fun uncommon Christmas songs, but this one is my personal favorite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Don&rsquo;t need ribbons and bows to cure my woes<br>No, I just need your love<br>Expensive rings or diamond things<br>No, I just need your love<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t get me wrong, a shiny new Mercedes would look nice in my driveway<br>Or a roundtrip ticket for a long vacation on a big fancy jet plane<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Kacey Musgraves - Ribbons And Bows (The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show - Official Audio)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UsQelOfbJeQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Snowfall by Ingrid Michaelson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This song will warm your insides like a cup of hot cocoa with a dash of ancho chili powder. One of my favorite alternative Christmas songs of all time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I want a snowfall kind of love<br>The kind of love that quiets the world<br>I want a snowfall kind of love<br>&lsquo;Cause I&rsquo;m a snowfall kind of girl&hellip;<br>I want a snowfall kind of love<br>The kind of love that keeps you in bed all day<br>Oh I want to walk through with you<br>And watch it all melt away<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ingrid Michaelson - Snowfall\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vjZJ__LysvM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. No Christmas for Me by Zee Avi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing your honey this Christmas? This one needs to go on your playlist of alternative Christmas songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There won&rsquo;t be eggnogs by the cozy fire<br>There won&rsquo;t be glasses of mulled wine either<br>There won&rsquo;t even be a Christmas tree<br>&lsquo;Cause you&rsquo;re not here to light it up with me<br>Santa honey, won&rsquo;t you bring my baby back to me?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Zee Avi - No Christmas For Me (Music Video)\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uo3VwTBGrY8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Someday at Christmas by Jack Johnson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack Johnson&rsquo;s <a title=\"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on Apple Music\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer\/id295315099?i=295315269&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\">version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer<\/a><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> is my favorite and deserves a listen for the little twist he puts on the classic lyrics. But if you&rsquo;re looking for something even more original, give this one a listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>And some day at Christmas, there&rsquo;ll be no wars<br>When we have learned what Christmas is for<br>When we have found out what life is really worth<br>Then there will be peace on Earth<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"meta-desc\"><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> This site is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Someday At Christmas\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FKa0gfFjvaM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Home by Blake Shelton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard the <a title=\"Home by Michael Buble on Apple Music\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/home\/id42032011?i=42032021&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10l5G8\">version by Michael Buble<\/a>, but this version from Blake&rsquo;s album was rewritten with a seasonal feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I can close my eyes and see the angel on the tree<br>A blanket of snow outside and all my friends and family<br>And though I know that you&rsquo;re no further than a call away<br>I need to see your face&ndash;a call could never be the same<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Blake Shelton - Home (Official Music Video)\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kkoT1nZOexY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. When the Leaves by Ingrid Michaelson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ingridmichaelson.com\/\">Ingrid<\/a> made the list twice. She&rsquo;s an all-time favorite in our house, and we were seriously considering naming our baby girl &ldquo;Ingrid&rdquo;&mdash;until we couldn&rsquo;t think of a nickname better than &ldquo;Ing&rdquo; or &ldquo;Rid.&rdquo; This song is just simple and beautiful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When the snow comes down<br>And it covers this lonely town<br>Then I miss your kiss<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ingrid Michaelson - When The Leaves\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/49LaOg3PxLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Spotify Playlist: Unknown Christmas Songs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Spotify, head over to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/5PmKappe6KaWoxODmyeYWS?si=f0c5cac91a184593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Spotify playlist<\/a>&nbsp;and click the heart button to add these alternative Christmas songs to your own Spotify library.&nbsp;<strong>Bonus:<\/strong>&nbsp;As I discover new uncommon songs for Christmas, you&rsquo;ll get extra songs not yet featured in this post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/5PmKappe6KaWoxODmyeYWS?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Turn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know of any other awesome alternative Christmas songs? A better nickname for Ingrid? Share it in a comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inside: If you&rsquo;re sick of hearing Jingle Bell Rock, here are the best alternative Christmas songs to get you in the spirit without getting under your skin. 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