The 10 Best Songs for a Christmas Slideshow

Christmas slideshows split into two categories: traditional holiday montages and end-of-year family recaps. These picks cover both ends.

1. 1

   Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

   — VariousTender

   Universal warmth — Judy Garland or Sam Smith both work.

2. 2

   The Christmas Song

   — Nat King ColeClassic

   Vintage classic, instantly recognizable.

3. 3

   White Christmas

   — Bing CrosbyNostalgic

   Black-and-white photo era pairing.

4. 4

   River

   — Joni MitchellReflective

   Reflective option for year-end review reels.

5. 5

   Silent Night

   — VariousReverent

   For religious or quiet family reels.

6. 6

   Last Christmas

   — Wham!Upbeat

   Up-tempo nostalgic option.

7. 7

   Christmas Time Is Here

   — Vince Guaraldi TrioPeaceful

   Charlie Brown instrumental — universally loved.

8. 8

   It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

   — Andy WilliamsJoyful

   Closing-energy joy.

9. 9

   O Holy Night

   — VariousSweeping

   For sacred reels — slow build, sweeping.

10. 10

    Wonderful Christmastime

    — Paul McCartneyLight

    Light, festive option.

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