Christmas is a wonderful time of year, full of traditions, excited kids, events, time with family, and so much more.
In some ways, that can actually be too much more at times. In between all of the things we all love about Christmas, it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year.
Shopping, cooking, entertaining, parties, cleaning, wrapping — sometimes it can be exhausting, and even put a bit of a damper on your holiday season. When this happens, it can be a little hard to remain festive.
Want to keep the holiday spirit going, but maybe take things down a notch? You don’t always have to listen to Christmas music that’s lively, loud, and sometimes even a little obnoxious when heard at the wrong times.
There are plenty of options for relaxing Christmas music, whether it’s how the song was intended in its original form, or any number of renditions that are repurposed with a different aesthetic.
Below, we’ll take a look at our favorite choices for the best relaxing Christmas music.
Gregorian chants for Christmas are another great way to relax during the holidays. Check out our review of Christmastime Gregorian chants here.
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This particular album ended up being our favorite. As the name implies, 99 Must-Have Christmas Music Chill-Outs contains 99 songs that will help you relax a bit during the busy of the holiday season. Entirely traditional, yet with a fresh feel, these classical takes on familiar Christmas favorites are the perfect soundtrack to the quieter moments in between all you have going on.
On 99 Must-Have Christmas Music Chill-Outs, you’ll find songs such as O Holy Night, What Child is This, The First Noel, and O Christmas Tree, all performed by some of the best artists and orchestras in the world.
You’ll also find tracks like Pastorale, Alle Jahre Weider, Adelita, and other well-known classical selections that have stood the test of time, and have a special place during the Christmas season.
Notable composers featured on 99 Must-Have Christmas Music Chill-Outs include Bach, Handel, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Schubert. And while this compilation leans on older classical selections, there are still plenty of contemporary interpretations and songs included to add an appropriate amount of variety.
Overall, 99 Must-Have Christmas Music Chill-Outs has a run time of 5 hours and 41 minutes, so it’s easy to hit ‘play’ and just let the songs flow for hours. This makes it ideal for everything from parties and dinners, to small get-togethers, and just doing things around the house.
The price is a gift itself, with all 99 songs available as an mp3 download for just $1.09.
This album contains several hours of some of the best renditions of classical Christmas songs for simply relaxing and even meditating on the season. The overall tone of 100 Must-Have Christmas Relaxation and Meditation remains rather constant throughout each of the tracks, instantly creating a calm and soothing environment every time you listen.
While certainly relaxing, this album is still very much festive and full of holiday spirit. Rich sounds and impeccable recording quality is showcased on each song as the album steadily makes its way from one to the next.
You’ll hear familiar tracks originally penned by the world’s best composers, and performed by some of the best musicians, including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Vienna Boys Choir, Frank Berger and Hans-Dieter Weber, and Budapest Strings.
Traditional Advent hymns are mixed in with classical holiday arrangements, but the mood of the album remains steady through 5+ hours of non-stop music. The long run time makes the album ideal for keeping a constant meditative tone throughout your space. Perfect for winding down after a busy day, or simply setting a contemplative yet festive atmosphere for hours on end.
All 100 tracks are available as an mp3 download for just $1.29.
50 Must-Have Christmas Lounge is true to its name. This album is perfect for the end of the night when everyone is in bed and you want to have a cocktail (or two) by the fire as you unwind for a bit.
50 Must-Have Christmas Lounge is packed with traditional holiday favorites, recorded in a mellow classical style that provides an idea soundtrack for holiday relaxation at any time of day.
The album starts off with an array of carols, hymns, and classics, such as The Christmas Song, O Christmas Tree, and Away in a Manger, and then steadily progresses to classical pieces written by some of the most renowned composers of all time. The tracklisting is as perfect as the tracks themselves.
50 Must-Have Christmas Lounge has a run time of 2 hours and 34 minutes, yet costs a mere $0.99.
100 Must-Have Winter Meditation is a popular compilation that offers nearly 8 full hours of incredibly mellow and varied holiday music that is intended to provide relaxed, calm, and meditative undertones whenever played.
This compilation relies heavily on old classical selections, and mixes it up by using different composers, orchestras, and even a large offering of classical guitar tracks as well.
Despite the variance in artists and instruments, the mood of 100 Must-Have Winter Mediation remains the same as each track progresses, ensuring a reflective and soothing presence that’s very much festive, and fits in well with other classical Christmas compilations in your library.
It’s also one of the best values in terms of the amount of music you get for the money, as this album that lasts 1/3rd of a day is available for just $1.09.
Silent Night: 99 Must-Have Peaceful Christmas Classics takes a calm and toned-down approach that gives this album a feeling of quiet reflection. The songs themselves are mostly taken from the traditional side of holiday classical selections, most of which have minimal approaches that give the songs a sort of delicate sound that hangs in the air.
On Silent Night: 99 Must-Have Peaceful Christmas Classics, you’ll hear string arrangements, choirs, pianos, and classical guitars, all intertwined with a perfectly-curated track listing that has a natural flow to it.
For just $0.99, you can have several hours worth of soft, airy holiday classics that are best heard at night when all is quiet in the home.
