First introduced in 1949, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” remains one of the world’s most recognizable Christmas songs. With its charming lyrics, the song shares the story of a shy young reindeer ...

Johnny Marks wrote the beloved holiday song, as well as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” But he felt pigeonholed by the success of “Rudolph.” By Danny Freedman There were “years of heartbreak,” ...

Cher closed out the final Saturday Night Live of 2025 with two tracks from her 2023 Christmas album. The pop icon, who had been an SNL musical guest only once before, opened with the up-tempo “DJ Play ...

Some of us prefer our Christmas music on the pensive side, with wistful lyrics about dusky snowfalls and memories. It’s not joy being sought, but permission to wallow in nostalgia. Others relish the ...