"For the ninth year straight, 'O Holy Night' triumphs as the preferred Christmas carol of the nation"
The Nation's Favourite Carol: Top 30 List Revealed
In a festive celebration on Christmas Day 2024, the Top 30 list for The Nation's Favourite Carol was unveiled by Alexander Armstrong. The annual vote, which took place over three weeks in December, saw the nation's love for traditional Christmas carols come to the forefront.
The poll results placed 'O Holy Night' as the nation's favourite carol of all time. Composed in 1847, this French carol has stood the test of time, remaining widely adored 170 years on. 'O Holy Night' has been recorded by numerous renowned artists, such as Luciano Pavarotti and Mariah Carey, further cementing its popularity.
'O Holy Night' was followed closely by 'Carol of the Bells', which secured third place in the Top 30 list. 'In the Bleak Midwinter' was voted as the nation's second favourite carol, with two different versions appearing in the Top 5. The carol climbed four places from No.14 to No.10, landing it at No.10 in the Top 30 list.
'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear' also made a significant leap, climbing from No.14 to No.10 in the Top 30 list. 'Silent Night' followed 'Carol of the Bells' in fourth place. 'Joy to the World' rounded out the top half of the list, ranking at No.12.
New entries in the Top 30 list included 'Angels from the Realms of Glory' and 'Ding Dong! Merrily on High'. 'Once in Royal David's City' was ranked at No.11 in the Top 30 list, while 'Candlelight Carol (Rutter)' was ranked at No.16.
The Top 30 list for The Nation's Favourite Carol is a testament to the enduring popularity of traditional Christmas carols in the UK. For those interested in the most current top 30 carols in the UK for 2024, it is recommended to check official BBC programming websites, The Nation's Favourite Carol official pages, or recent news releases during the Christmas season.
During the unveiling of The Nation's Favourite Carol Top 30 list in 2024, 'O Holy Night' was revealed as the nation's most beloved carol, with renowned artists like Luciano Pavarotti and Mariah Carey having recorded this timeless piece of music. The Top 30 list also featured 'Carol of the Bells', showcasing the nation's love for both traditional carols and entertaining music.
