Christmas Songs: Which Ones Do We Love to Love?
(NEXSTAR) – Google Trends data from the last five years reveals which Christmas songs we’re searching the most, from classic carols to modern holiday hits.
Most Popular Christmas Songs by State
FinanceBuzz used Google Trends data to find out which songs were the most searched in each state. The results show that "Jingle Bells" was the most popular song in 15 states, followed by "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!" which was the top-searched tune in six states. There was a four-way tie for third place, with "Deck the Halls," "It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Last Christmas," and "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" dominating search interest in three states each.
Top 10 Most Popular Christmas Songs by State
Most Annoying Christmas Songs
Perhaps to illustrate our love-hate relationship with Christmas songs, FinanceBuzz also released the results of a 2022 survey concerning the "most annoying" Christmas songs. Topping the list, ironically, is the also-beloved "All I Want for Christmas Is You," followed by "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)" and "Feliz Navidad."
Top 10 Most Annoying Christmas Songs
Conclusion
The results show that while we may love to love certain Christmas songs, we also have a love-hate relationship with them. It’s interesting to see which songs are the most popular and which ones are the most annoying. Whether you’re a fan of classic carols or modern holiday hits, there’s something for everyone during the holiday season.
FAQs
Q: What is the most popular Christmas song in the United States?
A: According to Google Trends data, "Jingle Bells" is the most popular Christmas song in the United States.
Q: Which Christmas song is the most annoying?
A: According to a 2022 survey, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is the most annoying Christmas song.
Q: What is the methodology behind FinanceBuzz’s "most popular" and "most annoying" analyses?
A: FinanceBuzz used Google Trends data from the last five years to find out which Christmas songs were the most searched in each state. The results were then broken down by state to determine which specific song was the "most popular" in each. The "most annoying" list was based on a 2022 survey.
