The Definitive List of Ultimate Christmas Songs

Earlier this week, my sister asked me (and others) what our favorite Christmas song was.  I easily rattled off my favorite 3 of all-time.  Also this week, Racecar and I were able to attend Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at the Lincoln Center's Christmas performance.  These two seemingly unrelated events - added to the fact that we are now in the final weekend before Christmas - made me want to establish this completely objective Top 11 list of the Best Christmas Songs of all time.  Why 11?  Because it is my blog - and I can.  Besides, Top 10 lists are all played out.  Please note that none of the songs contained within this list are in any way placed here in jest.

11.  Dogs Barking Jingle Bells

Why Dogs Barking Jingle Bells?  1 - Because it is awesome.  2 - Because dogs deserve to celebrate as well!

10.  McKenzie Brothers - 12 Days of Christmas

Why?  Because a beer .... in a tree is a fantastic gift.

9.  Bing Crosby - White Christmas

One of the all-time classics and would normally be in the top 1 or 2 of most normal people's lists.  However, since I am not that normal, it falls to 9.

8.  Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas is You

Do you even have to ask?

7.  O Holy Night - Almost Anybody

Just a fantastic song.  If anyone has a good voice, an edgy voice, some soul, or interesting rhythm - then this song will sound fabulous.

6.  Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Carol of the Bells

Nothing says Christmas like this fantastic tune!

5.  Mr. Garrison (South Park) - Merry F&%#ing Christmas

Try not to forget that South Park the Movie won an academy award for best original song.  This one is much, much better.  It is wrong, but it is so, so right!

Merry Christmas

4.  Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

The perfect blend of melody, voice, rhythm and Christmas.

3.  Run-DMC - Christmas in  Hollis

Easily the best holiday song to come from the rap or hip-hop genres.  An easy pick for the top three.

Run-DMC at their celebratory best!

2.  Straight No Chaser - 12 Days of Christmas

Traditional Christmas Song - check.  A Capella group - check.  Ad libbed mashup - check.  80's music - check.  Cannot get much better than this.

12 Days of Christmas

And the best Christmas song of all time is without question ....

1. - LONELY ISLAND ft. Justin Timberlake - D@#K IN A BOX