A Christmas classic involves meditating the songs tied to Christmas festivals during day and night, the artists behind the music and stories at large.

Christmas Eve is the period where families, friends and relatives reunite to celebrate together through gift sharing and meals.

Other people use this time to relax and reflect on how the year has been to them through various experiences.

Christmas classics galore in this arror as the carry messages of reunion, giving and joy among others.

This article details down songs, artists and stories behind the music mostly played on Christmas Eve.

Silent Night song

It was written by young priest, Joseph Mohr and composed by Franz Gruber.

The song dates back in 1818, and was released when the church discovered the necessity to be part of Christmas Eve.

The duo created a powerful hymn using one guitar which has been translated to over 300 languages.

Its background is made of peace and calmness therefore making it a universal rythm during times of joy, and reflection.

White Christmas

The story is written by Irving Berlin and brought out by Bing Crosby.

It was released during the World War II that inspired soldiers about dreaming of their homes.

Crosby was gifted with appealing voice that made it outstanding as it gentleness reasonates with audiences who associate Christmas with family, friends and loved ones.

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All I Want for Christmas Is You

This is Mariah Carey’s modern classic and was first released in 1994.

The song captured headlines and global attention for how it displays vintage holiday charm by it’s rythm.

It has transformed into the hit song of December as it proves how the festive eve can still be celebrated in modern world at it reflects love and celebration.

Jingle Bells

James Lord Pierpont wrote the book.

He wrote the book purposeful for American Thanksgiving in 1850s but was later turned into Christmas loved song.

It carries cheerful melody that makes it favorite for Christmas celebrations.

This song cuts across various continents as it is played in music broadcasting industry as astronauts aboard Gemini 6 played it as holiday prank in 1965.

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Do They Know It’s Christmas

This classic was built on emotion moments.

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure composed the song in 1984 responding to the Ethiopian famine became global call for compassion.

It featured also top UK artists.

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