Chart At A Glance

• Some old favorites stick around, such as MercyMe’s “What Child Is This” and Avalon’s “We Are The Reason”, while others move on down or even out, replaced by new entries
• Last year’s surprise #1 entry, Aselin Debison’s “The Gift”, stays at #1
• Several instrumental pieces penetrate the top half of the chart, and even my Top 10
• The highest debut, “Strathglass” by Phil Cunningham at #8, is an instrumental piece
• Songs by Paul Cardall, Fred Simon, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Robert Mauti rise significantly from last year
• Finally, new songs by Kutless, Matthew West, Sleeping At Last, and Becky Kelley debut, as well as a few older songs by City On A Hill, Vanessa Williams, and Theocracy
• Note: Rank comparisons between now and last year are for song titles only. Meaning, if I favor a different artist’s version of a song this year than I did last year, the song still counts as having ranked last year
• Another note: I only chart 1 version of a song in this Top 50; any indicated alternate versions following the main song titles are songs that I would likely rank if I allowed multiple versions
• For songs that have lyrics available, song titles are links to lyrics
• For songs that have multiple artists, “[alt]” links go to the “Alternate Versions” list on the bottom of the page
• “Watch” and “Hear” links lead to music videos, full-length audio, or audio samples of the songs

Top 50

1. 1
   • 1
   • 2
   • 1
   • The Gift
   • by Aselin Debison [alt]
   • from “Sweet Is The Melody” (2002) Hear
2. 2
   • 2
   • 8
   • 1
   • What Child Is This?
   • by MercyMe [alt]
   • from “WOW Christmas: Red” (2002) Hear
3. 3
   • 3
   • 5
   • 1
   • We Are The Reason
   • by Avalon [alt]
   • from “Joy: A Christmas Collection” (2000) Hear
4. 4
   • 5
   • 4
   • 4
   • Emmanuel, God With Us
   • by Point Of Grace
   • from “A Christmas Story” (1999) Hear
5. 5
   • 9
   • 2
   • 5
   • Snowfall [Instrumental]
   • by rada
   • from “Whispers Of Winter” (2002) Hear
6. 6
   • 7
   • 3
   • 6
   • Hands (Christmas Version)
   • by Jewel
   • from “Joy: A Holiday Collection” (1999) Hear
7. 7
   • 10
   • 6
   • 2
   • Here With Us
   • by Joy Williams
   • from “Come, Let Us Adore Him” (2005) Hear
8. 8
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   • 1
   • 8
   • Strathglass [Instrumental]
   • by Phil Cunningham
   • from “A Celtic Christmas: Peace On Earth” (1999) Hear
9. 9
   • 20
   • 2
   • 9
   • The Stone Angel [Instrumental]
   • by Paul Cardall
   • from “The Christmas Box” (1997) Hear
10. 10
    • 6
    • 3
    • 4
    • Now Behold The Lamb
    • by Kirk Franklin & The Family
    • from “Kirk Franklin & The Family Christmas” (1995) Hear
11. 11
    • 8
    • 4
    • 5
    • Where Are You Christmas
    • by Faith Hill
    • from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas [Soundtrack]” (2000) Watch
12. 12
    • 4
    • 5
    • 3
    • One Small Child
    • by David Meece
    • from “Our Christmas” (1990) Hear
13. 13
    • 12
    • 5
    • 4
    • We Three Kings [Instrumental]
    • by David Arkenstone [alt]
    • from “Enchantment: A Magical Christmas” (1992) Hear
14. 14
    • 13
    • 5
    • 4
    • Let There Be Peace On Earth
    • by Vince Gill and his daughter, Jenny
    • from “Let There Be Peace On Earth” (1993) Hear
15. 15
    • 24
    • 2
    • 15
    • Walking In The Air [Instrumental]
    • by Fred Simon [alt]
    • from “A Windham Hill Christmas: The Night Before Christmas” (2005)
16. 16
    • 14
    • 3
    • 14
    • Christmas Angels
    • by Clannad
    • from “The Best Of Clannad: In A Lifetime” (1997) Hear
17. 17
    • 11
    • 4
    • 7
    • It Wasn’t His Child
    • by Skip Ewing
    • from “Following Yonder Star” (1990) Hear
18. 18
    • 15
    • 3
    • 15
    • Quiet Christmas Song [Gloria]
    • by Jaci Velasquez
    • from “Open House Christmas EP” (2007) Hear
19. 19
    • 37
    • 3
    • 19
    • Christmas Canon
    • by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
    • from “The Christmas Attic” (1998) Watch
20. 20
    • 31
    • 2
    • 20
    • A Way In A Manger
    • by Robert Mauti
    • from “A Way In A Manger - Single” (2009) Hear
21. 21
    • 17
    • 2
    • 17
    • Bethlehem [Instrumental]
    • by Jim Brickman
    • from “Homecoming” (2007) Hear
22. 22
    • 16
    • 3
    • 16
    • One King
    • by Point Of Grace
    • from “A Christmas Story” (1999) Hear
23. 23
    • 22
    • 8
    • 8
    • Mary, Did You Know?
    • by Clay Aiken [alt]
    • from “Merry Christmas With Love” (2004) Hear
24. 24
    • 25
    • 8
    • 7
    • A Strange Way To Save The World
    • by 4HIM [alt]
    • from “Christmas The Season Of Love” (1993) Hear
25. 25
    • 26
    • 5
    • 9
    • Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day
    • by Avalon [alt]
    • from “Joy: A Christmas Collection” (2000) Hear
26. 26
    • 18
    • 5
    • 5
    • 2000 Decembers Ago
    • by Joy Williams
    • from “A Christmas Reunion” (2000) Hear
27. 27
    • 23
    • 8
    • 4
    • The Christmas Shoes
    • by NewSong
    • from “The Christmas Shoes” (2000) Watch
28. 28
    • 27
    • 6
    • 9
    • All I Really Want
    • by Steven Curtis Chapman
    • from “All I Really Want For Christmas” (2005) Watch
29. 29
    • 19
    • 6
    • 6
    • The Angel Song
    • by Jaci Velasquez
    • from “Christmas” (2001) Hear
30. 30
    • 30
    • 2
    • 30
    • When The Time Is Right
    • by Ginny Owens
    • from “One Silent Night” (2000)
31. 31
    • 32
    • 5
    • 28
    • Greensleeves [Instrumental]
    • by Deuter [alt]
    • from “Celebration Of Light: Music For Winter And The Christmas Season” (2009) Hear
32. 32
    • 29
    • 4
    • 28
    • Miracles [Instrumental]
    • by Kenny G
    • from “Miracles: The Holiday Album” (1994) Hear
33. 33
    • 34
    • 2
    • 33
    • God Bless Us
    • by Echoing Angels
    • from “God Bless Us - Single” (2009) Hear
34. 34
    • 40
    • 5
    • 33
    • The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
    • by Jaci Velasquez with Alvin & The Chipmunks
    • from “Christmas” (2001) Hear
35. 35
    • ‒
    • 2
    • 23
    • I Believe
    • by Natalie Grant
    • from “Believe” (2005) Hear
36. 36
    • 33
    • 8
    • 11
    • Breath Of Heaven (Mary’s Song)
    • by Amy Grant [alt]
    • from “Home For Christmas” (1992) Hear
37. 37
    • ‒
    • 1
    • 37
    • This Is Christmas
    • by Kutless
    • from “O Come All Ye Faithful: A Christmas Album” (2010) Hear
38. 38
    • 36
    • 3
    • 27
    • How Many Kings
    • by downhere
    • from “Bethlehem Skyline” (2007) Hear
39. 39
    • 39
    • 2
    • 39
    • Our Hope Endures (Christmas Version)
    • by Natalie Grant
    • Radio Only (2009)
40. 40
    • ‒
    • 1
    • 40
    • One Last Christmas
    • by Matthew West
    • from “One Last Christmas [Single]” (2010) Watch
41. 41
    • 44
    • 3
    • 41
    • I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
    • by Casting Crowns
    • from “Peace On Earth” (2008) Hear
42. 42
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    • 1
    • 42
    • It’s Christmas Time
    • by City On A Hill
    • from “City On A Hill: It’s Christmas Time” (2002) Hear
43. 43
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    • 1
    • 43
    • I Wonder As I Wander
    • by Vanessa Williams
    • from “Star Bright” (1996) Hear
44. 44
    • ‒
    • 1
    • 44
    • Snow
    • by Sleeping At Last
    • from “Yearbook - December” (2010) Watch
45. 45
    • ‒
    • 1
    • 45
    • Rudolph Vs Frosty
    • by Theocracy
    • from “Rudolph Vs Frosty [Single]” (2008) Hear
46. 46
    • 43
    • 5
    • 32
    • Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24) [Instrumental]
    • by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
    • from “Christmas Eve And Other Stories” (1996) Watch
47. 47
    • 46
    • 5
    • 30
    • You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
    • by Thurl Ravenscroft [alt]
    • from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966) Hear
48. 48
    • 45
    • 2
    • 45
    • Yo! Ho Ho!
    • by dc Talk
    • from “Yo! Ho Ho!” (1990) Hear
49. 49
    • 38
    • 5
    • 18
    • Manger
    • by ApologetiX
    • from “Keep The Change” (2001) Hear
50. 50
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    • 1
    • 50
    • Where’s The Line To See Jesus?
    • by Becky Kelley
    • from “Where’s The Line To See Jesus? [Single]” (2010) Watch

Alternate Versions

• #1 is also by Garth Brooks (1992)
• #2 is also by Vince Gill (1993); John Tesh (instrumental, 1995); Paul Cardall (instrumental, 1997); Phil Keaggy (instrumental, 1999); Kelly Willard (2001); NewSong (2001); Stacie Orrico (2001); Plus One (2002); ZOEgirl (2005); Third Day (2006); Bebo Norman (2007); Michael W. Smith (instrumental, 2007)
• #3 is also by David Meece (1980); Jim Murphy (2006); Adam Paul Williams (2009)
• #13 is also by Shirley Caesar (vocal, 1998); John Tesh (2002); Jim Brickman (2003); Aly & AJ (vocal, 2007)
• #15 is also by Peter Kater (2009)
• #23 is also by Michael English (1992); Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd (1996); Erin O’Donnell (2000); Jim Murphy (2006); Anthony Burger (instrumental, 2007)
• #24 is also by Fred Hammond (2001); Jump5 (2002)
• #25 is also by Celine Dion (1998); Clay Aiken (2004)
• #31 is also by Kenny G (1994); Mannheim Steamroller (2004)
• #36 is also by Point Of Grace (2005); Jim Murphy (2006)
• #47 is also by Busta Rhymes and Jim Carrey (titled “Grinch 2000”, 2000); NewSong (2001)