Christmas is a time of joy, family, and, of course, music. But not all holiday tunes are created equal. Some are downright bizarre, eccentric, freak or just plain funny. If you’re tired of the same old carols and looking for something a bit different this year, we’ve got you covered. Here are a top 10 bizarre and freak of Christmas songs, guaranteed to add a touch of weirdness to your holiday cheesy playlist.
1. Mel & Kim – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Kicking off our list is a classic with a twist. Mel & Kim’s rendition of “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” takes the familiar tune and gives it an ’80s pop makeover. The result is a high-energy, synth-filled extravaganza that’s as delightful as trashy.
2. “Christmas in Our Hearts” by Jose Mari Chan
In the Philippines, Christmas isn’t just a season—it’s a way of life. Jose Mari Chan’s “Christmas in Our Hearts” captures the country’s unique approach to holiday music, blending sentimental pop with an almost national obsession with holiday cheer. Chan has become such an iconic figure that his music is considered the unofficial soundtrack of Filipino Christmas celebrations.
3. Bing Crosby & David Bowie – Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy
This unlikely duet between Bing Crosby and David Bowie is a Christmas classic that’s as bizarre as it is beloved. The blend of Crosby’s smooth crooning and Bowie’s ethereal vocals creates a surreal, otherworldly atmosphere that’s perfect for a quirky holiday playlist. The unusual duet is enough for us to include this hit in the list, but at the same time it could be in an “impossible” list of the best songs that we have ever heard for Christmas.
4. MUD – Lonely This Christmas
MUD’s “Lonely This Christmas” is a heart-wrenching yet oddly charming addition to the holiday music canon. With its melancholic lyrics and retro glam rock vibe, this song captures the loneliness that can sometimes accompany the festive season, making it a unique and memorable choice for your worst playlists.
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5. Wizzard – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” is a glam rock anthem that’s as over-the-top as it is catchy. With its soaring vocals, festive instrumentation, and unabashed enthusiasm, it’s a song that embodies the spirit of Christmas in all its eccentric glory.
6. Boney M – Feliz Navidad
Boney M’s disco-infused cover of “Feliz Navidad” is a party starter that’s impossible to resist. The upbeat tempo, infectious melodies, and joyful vocals make it a standout on any holiday playlist, even if it’s a bit unconventional. As in the Bowie’s song, this song could be also in our Top of the best songs, but life’s sometimes is unjust and can bring you from the glory to our freaky Top 10.
7. Die Toten Hosen – Leise Rieselt der Schnee
German punk rock band Die Toten Hosen puts a rebellious spin on the classic carol “Leise Rieselt der Schnee.” The result is a high-energy, guitar-driven anthem that’s as festive as it is hooligan and unexpected.
8. Jose Feliciano – Feliz Navidad
Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” is a holiday staple that’s as vibrant as peculiar. The blend of Spanish and English lyrics, upbeat rhythms, and Feliciano’s soulful vocals make it a song that’s sure to get everyone in the most tacky holiday spirit.
9. The original Five- Please Daddy Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas (John Denver’s cover)
John Denver’s “Please Daddy Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas” is a heartfelt, if somewhat trashy, plea for holiday sobriety. The song’s earnest lyrics and Denver’s warm vocals make it a standout on any list of unusual Christmas tunes. The Original Five make the song even worst if possible.
10. Carlos Baute & Highlands School Los Fresnos – Al Niño Dios
Rounding out our list is a unique collaboration between Venezuelan singer Carlos Baute and the Highlands School Los Fresnos. “Al Niño Dios” is a joyful, upbeat villancico (Christmas carol) that blends traditional and modern elements for a festive, latin sound. The worst song to start dancing after a full Christmas dinner.
Christmas music doesn’t have to be all sugarplums and sleigh bells. These top 10 bizarre and freaky Christmas songs prove that there’s plenty of room for the weird and wonderful in your holiday playlist. So, whether you’re a Christmas lover or a self-proclaimed #Christmashater, give these tunes a listen and embrace the quirky side of the season. And remember that this season the line between a great tune and a horrible one is specially thin, if not see Mariah Carey, who sings an unofficial Christmas song, that could be perfectly in this list… but who understands a Christmas season without listen at least once this song???
…Happy holidays, and may your Christmas be as unique as you are!
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