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The earliest hymns were sung in Latin in 4th-century Rome, such as Veni redemptor gentium . St. Francis of Assisi later popularized carols in native languages during the 13th century to make the Nativity story accessible.

The following table highlights the highest-performing Christmas singles based on global sales and chart peaks as of 2025: Song Title Release Year Peak Chart Position (US) Estimated Global Units Bing Crosby No. 1 (multi-year) 50 Million+ "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Mariah Carey No. 1 (21 weeks) 34 Million+ "Silent Night" Bing Crosby 30 Million "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Brenda Lee No. 1 (2023) 25 Million "Last Christmas" No. 2 (2025) 19.1 Million "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Gene Autry 12 Million "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 11.7 Million Modern Digital Trends Christmas songs.7z

The 100 Best Christmas Songs of All Time: Staff List - Billboard The earliest hymns were sung in Latin in

In the streaming era, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is the most popular, with over 2.3 billion streams as of 2025. Other modern hits that consistently rank in the top 10 for streaming and digital sales include: 1 (2023) 25 Million "Last Christmas" No

The era of commercial hits began with the release of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" in 1934 and Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" in 1941. Top Christmas Songs by Performance