Christmas Music

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate it if not by snuggling in your favorite blanket, gathering everyone by the fireplace, lighting a festive candle, and exchanging gifts? And, of course, to make the atmosphere even more magical, don’t forget to play some charming Christmas music. It doesn’t matter how old you are; the joyful tune of a Christmas carol will bring back the best childhood memories and wrap you in an aura of peace and happiness.

But there are so many types of Christmas music out there, which one should you choose?

Instrumental Christmas music

When thinking about Christmas music, traditional carols such as Jingle Bells and Silent Night often come to mind, but the genre is much richer than that. In fact, Christmas music goes back as far as the 4th century, when most of the songs were instrumental.

Commonly used instruments include chimes, the organ, and the tambourine, combined with other non-traditional “instruments” that give Christmas music its unique festive appeal. For example, you can hear sleigh bells, the carillon, brass, or even music box sounds. Before the 1930s, folk carols tended to have mostly religious themes, but then the genre was reinterpreted and started to have more modern themes, such as Santa Claus, exchanging gifts, or winter romances.  

Christmas music download

Christmas music has a long history. From the traditional Christmas carols in medieval times to the jazz interpretations of the 1940s and the funky covers of the 2000s, your playlist can include thousands of songs. Whether you’re feeling the festive spirit since November or you prefer waiting until Christmas Eve, downloading thematic Christmas music shouldn’t miss from your list of preparations.

Royalty-Free Music for Christmas

It’s not truly Christmas without carols, is it? Our collection of royalty-free Christmas music is fun to listen to, and you can use it in any way you want. Here are just a few ideas:

• For ambiance. Get into the Christmas spirit with these lovely tunes that conjure up images of snowy hills, crackling fireplaces, and warm Christmas mornings. Christmas songs keep away the winter blues and bring to life your best memories.
• For slideshows and various multimedia projects. Whether you’re putting together a surprise slideshow of family photos or you’re working on a winter-themed school/work project, these songs are the perfect backdrop.
• For your YouTube videos. Add a little sprinkle of magic to your Vlogmas videos! Since all the songs in our Christmas collection are royalty-free, you won’t have to worry about copyright claims or your video getting demonetized.

Stock Christmas music

Whether you love the classic hits or their modern interpretations, there’s a Christmas sub-genre for everyone. The beauty of Christmas is that it’s for everyone, so just about every music genre has created its own interpretation of carols. From folk songs featuring medieval instruments to the novelty songs of the rock era to modern electronic beats, our collection of stock Christmas includes all the tunes you need for magical holidays.