Streaming vs Charts: The Christmas Songs Everyone Is Playing Right Now
- Enoch E. Okon
- Dec 25, 2025
- 2 min read
Every Christmas season brings familiar classics back into the spotlight, and 2025 is proving once again that holiday music has more than one champion.
Rather than a single winner, this Christmas season is being defined by different metrics — streaming dominance and chart performance.
Mariah Carey Leads Christmas Streaming Worldwide
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remains the most-streamed Christmas song in the world. Across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other platforms, the iconic track continues to generate the highest number of global streams, daily listens, and playlist placements.
In terms of overall popularity, listener demand, and cultural presence, Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem is once again unmatched.
Mariah Carey’s holiday classic dominating global streaming
Wham!’s timeless seasonal favorite topping charts this Christmas
Wham! Tops Select Global Charts
At the same time, Wham!’s “Last Christmas” has climbed to No. 1 on select global music charts, reflecting strong weekly performance based on a mix of streaming, downloads, and airplay.
The achievement highlights how different Christmas classics can dominate different measurements during the holiday season.
Streaming vs Charts: Why Both Can Be No. 1
Streaming leadership reflects total global listens and popularity
Chart rankings reflect performance within a defined period using multiple data sources
That’s why both songs can legitimately claim the top spot — depending on the metric used.
Other Top Christmas Songs Trending Worldwide in 2025
Beyond Mariah Carey and Wham!, several Christmas classics are also dominating playlists, radio, and holiday celebrations around the world:
Global Christmas Favorites
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee A festive staple that continues to rack up massive streams every December.
“Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms One of the most-played holiday songs on radio and digital platforms.
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” – Michael Bublé A modern holiday favorite that performs strongly worldwide each year.
“Santa Tell Me” – Ariana Grande A newer Christmas hit that remains hugely popular with younger audiences.
“Feliz Navidad” – José Feliciano A truly global Christmas song enjoyed across languages and cultures.
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” – Dean Martin A timeless classic that continues to dominate winter playlists.
“Mistletoe” – Justin Bieber Still a holiday favorite, especially on streaming platforms and social media.
These songs consistently appear across global holiday playlists, proving that Christmas music transcends borders, generations, and genres.
Listen: Top Christmas Songs Around the World
Final Takeaway
This Christmas season shows that there’s more than one way to define a No. 1 song:
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” → Most-streamed Christmas song worldwide
Wham!’s “Last Christmas” → No. 1 on select global music charts
Multiple classics → Dominating playlists and airwaves globally
Together, these songs create the soundtrack of Christmas 2025 — a mix of nostalgia, tradition, and global celebration.
Editor’s Note:
Christmas chart positions vary by metric. While Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remains the most-streamed and most-played Christmas song worldwide, Wham!’s “Last Christmas” has reached No. 1 on select global charts during the holiday season. Both songs are leading Christmas music in different ways.
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