It started as “Shchedryk,” a song about a little bird that was first performed in the United States in 1922. Its enchanting melody has since been sung by Beyoncé and Barenaked Ladies. By Rob LeDonne ...

(NEXSTAR) – “Silver Bells,” one of the most enduring songs of the season, evokes warm feelings of Christmas cheer with lyrics about snowy sidewalks bustling with holiday shoppers and happy children.

Classic Christmas songs like Jingle Bells teach kids joy and life lessons. Santa-themed songs shape childhood imagination and excitement for Christmas Group songs like "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" ...

When it comes to holiday music, we like what we like. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Maybe we like a song because it’s a tune we played in high school band or sang every year in the holiday pageant. Maybe it’s ...