The best ever Christmas songs: From Mariah Carey and Band Aid to Frank Sinatra and The Pogues

'Tis the season for rocking around the Christmas tree to these festive tunes

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' remains an all-time festive classic

The bells are ringing out loud and clear for Christmas, with seasonal songs playing on the radio, in department stores and at every festive party.

From Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” to the nation’s favourite Christmas song, “Fairytale of New York”, there’s just no escaping the celebratory cheer.

Band Aid 30 are pulling charity strings with a new take on “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” while Sam Smith has covered “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” for those of us wanting a more melancholy soundtrack for present-wrapping.

Here’s our pick of the best Christmas songs to rock around the Christmas tree to this weekend:

11) “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee

12) “Merry Christmas Everyone” – Shakin’ Stevens

13) “Merry Xmas Everybody” - Slade

14) “Driving Home For Christmas” – Chris Rea

15) “2000 Miles” – The Pretenders

16) “Stop The Cavalry” – Jona Lewie

17) “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” - Dean Martin

18) “Sleigh Ride” – Ella Fitzgerald

19) “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” – Andy Williams

20) "Mary's Boy Child" - Boney M

21) “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” – Frank Sinatra

22) “Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth” - Bing Crosby & David Bowie

23) “Mistletoe And Wine” – Cliff Richard

24) “Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) – The Darkness

25) “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” – Jimmy Boyd

26) “Jingle Bell Rock” - Bobby Helms

27) “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” - Darlene Love

28) “I Believe In Father Christmas” - Greg Lake

29) “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” – Perry Como & The Fontana Sisters

30) “White Christmas” - Bing Crosby