The Holiday Songs You Didn’t Know Existed
We all know those classic holiday songs that make us feel festive every year. Here is a list, however. of holiday songs you may not have known existed. They will definitely help get you into the holiday spirit and probably laugh along the way.
The Fruitcake That Ate New Jersey
By Lauren Mayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW-u91jzgzg
From the Album “Latkes, Schmatkes! Comedy Songs For Chanukah” comes this amazing story of an evil holiday fruitcake. As someone who grew up in New Jersey this song has a soft spot in my heart, hopefully, the Garden State will never be devoured so viciously.
Jingle Jingle Bones
By Walt Disney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy0YbNwQpy0
Love Christmas but can’t give up Halloween yet? Then this is the perfect song for you. A nice spooky twist on Jingle Bells.
Mambo Santa Mambo
By the Bobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78tpqQCEgHE
Who knew Santa could dance so well!
Santa Caught a Cold on Christmas Eve
By Dick & Richard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oASLY3pwGic
Santa is just like all of us, he gets colds too. Very relatable content.
Monster’s Holiday
By Bobby (Boris) Pickett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSM5B5Z6Q0o
You’ve probably heard of the “Monster Mash” but get ready to get festive with Dracula and all your favorite monsters. If you’re not ready to give up Halloween here’s another perfect song for you.
We Three Kings
By The Roches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4SJcWCQavo&index=13&list=PLoXPzHGCzJbNDt8t7grkX8cuE3PxWEzsj
What can I say? A work of art.
Little Drummer Boy
By Justin Beiber Ft. Busta Rhymes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txpdpWyY2xg
You probably forgot about this song’s existence. This will be a classic we’ll all play for our children in 40 years.
Christmas in Hollis
By RUN-DMC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR07r0ZMFb8
A personal favorite.
I’m Gonna Lasso Santa Claus
By Brenda Lee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozMVwMpVtmA
As good intentioned as Brenda Lee is I do not suggest lassoing Santa Claus.
Christmas At Ground Zero
By “Weird Al” Yankovic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t039p6xqutU
With the way the world has been going lately, this song gets more relatable every year.
The 8 Polish Foods of Christmas
By The Veggie Tales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa-mHc51SJo
Don’t remember this one from Veggie Tales? Don’t worry I don’t either.
The Twelve Gifts of Christmas
By Allan Sherman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4kqHqhvvsc
Highly relatable. Gifts can be hit or miss. Especially in my family.
Five Pound Box of Money
By Pearl Bailey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWLfSInlZ6Y
She makes an excellent point in this song, why wish for anything else when you could wish for money. Gotta pay rent and utilities somehow!
A Visit From St. Nicholson
By Bob Rivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O467K_2S54Y
Not a song, but super entertaining. If you’re a fan of Jack Nicholson you’ll love this story.
Christmas with the Devil
By Spinal Tap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWKN-EYFxbs
Turn it up to 11.
Santa Must Be Polish
By Bobby Vinton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQR9A5LB48Q
I think his argument is pretty solid. And it’s Polka, of course!
Assimilated Jew’s Hanukkah Album
By SNL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFw8vqMLJS4
Mrs. Claus Has Menopause
By The Sterilles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr1BlSqUXVE
An interesting one…
And It Ain’t Paid For Yet
By Graham Donald
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_cK6aEVFlI
A true nightmare for any parent, and probably very relatable to anyone who’s ever bought things on credit.
Ways To Save Money At Christmas
By Julie Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACLsHbFg_qQ
Short of cash this season? Here are some ideas on how to save a few bucks but still give gifts to friends and family.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
By Rob “Sal Monella” Bartlett
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3fgRV5N_qQ
A fun retelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Holiday Greeting
By Joey Ramone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxS5z9WhcX8
Nothing better to get into the holiday spirit.
I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas
By Gayla Peevey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjwiwcUKK1c
Some kids want toys, some are more ambitious with what they wish for.