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This is definitely one of the best tracks in Vince Guaraldi's 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack.
This song sums it all up: "We can hardly stand the wait. Please Christmas, don't be late."
'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' is a joyful upbeat tune everyone loves and this rendition by the Boss is great.
You might not be able to get your kids a hippo for Christmas, but you sure can play them this song!
John Denver's version of this classic with The Muppets is certainly one to add to the kids' Christmas playlist.
Put this song on and pretend you're in a musical. Kids will love to sing along to 'You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.'
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See also: Scrooge's Christmas playlist (for people who hate Christmas music)
Kids love Christmas, but they love Grinch too, so this one is a great addition to the playlist.
The title track from 2004's 'The Polar Express' is a great song for the holidays. Kids will certainly love it.
This Jackson 5 tune is fun. It might get a bit confusing for kids who believe in Santa, but they'll eventually get it when they're older.
Well, do you? Of course you do. But even if you don't, this song will make you want to. And of course, many kids love this Disney animation.
This song talks about the lengths Santa has to go through to deliver presents—through the desert, the jungle, and the winter snow.
Gene Autry produced so many Christmas classics that it's impossible to name just one. Here are two more that kids will certainly love: 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.'
This Eartha Kitt classic sounds pretty jolly in the voice of this beloved character from 'The Muppets.'
This 1951 classic about a playful personification of a snowflake is definitely worth a spot on your children's Christmas playlist.
Who doesn't like Spongebob Squarepants, right? This song is a nice reminder to be kind to each other.
'Jingle Bells' is one of the most popular Christmas song of all time, but this rendition is especially good for kids.
Raffi is an expert in children's songs, so it doesn't come as a surprise that this 1983 tune made the list.
Nat King Cole has a number of Christmas classics, but his rendition of this 1956 song by Spike Jones and His City Slickers is certainly a great one for children.
Turning the word "Christmas" into an acronym might just be the perfect way to practice the alphabet and have fun doing it.
This upbeat song by The Elf on the Shelf will certainly get everyone dancing!
Okay, this one might have a touch of dark humor, but it is certainly high-spirited enough for the whole family to enjoy.
Kids and adults alike will love this tune. The lyrics include funny lines such as "I hid a frog in sister's bed" and "I put a tack on teacher's chair."
The British TV character is loved by many children. This tune is all about celebrating being together with our loved ones.
Parents will enjoy this nostalgic throwback to the '90s, and kids will certainly love this feel-good tune.
Christmas carols sound great sang a cappella and this one is no exception. Pentatonix's rendition might even inspire kids to go caroling themselves.
Many kids love Lady Gaga and this dance track is perfect for Gaga's "Little Monsters."
There are many great Christmas songs, and indeed many of them are great fun for the whole family. But there are also a few tunes that mostly kids will love. Whether you play them while putting up Christmas decorations, baking cookies, dancing, or just goofing around during the holidays, these tunes will fit the bill perfectly.
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The video for this Run-D.M.C. tune is set between the North Pole and Queens, NY, and has Santa's sled being pulled by a dog.
The King has a number of Christmas songs, but this one is so upbeat, kids will love it.
Kids and parents alike will love this Kelly Clarkson song—it's perfect for decorating the Christmas tree!
The Sesame Street character's rendition of the Christmas classic '12 Days of Christmas' is a lot of fun.
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The ultimate Christmas playlist for children
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There are many great Christmas songs, and indeed many of them are great fun for the whole family. But there are also a few that kids in particular will love. Whether you play them while putting up Christmas decorations, baking cookies, dancing, or just goofing around during the holidays, these tunes will fit the bill perfectly.
Click through this gallery and start compiling the ultimate Christmas playlist for children today!