Top Christmas Tunes Ruling the Airwaves in Germany During 2023
In Germany, the festive season is marked by a unique chart topping trend - the official German charts are currently dominated exclusively by Christmas songs. One of the standout tracks this year is Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You".
First released on November 1, 1994, this holiday classic has become a perennial favourite, holding the record for one of the longest-running number-one singles in Germany with 21 weeks at the top. The song has been certified two-times Platinum, with over a million units sold [1].
The song's success is not surprising, given its status as the most successful Christmas hit of all time. With over 16 million copies sold, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a global phenomenon [1]. In Germany, it is widely regarded as the biggest Christmas hit of 2025.
Other popular Christmas songs in Germany this year include Shakin' Stevens' "Merry Christmas Everyone", first released on November 25, 1985, and the well-known version of "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Dean Martin, first written in 1945.
Interestingly, betting on the first place in the Christmas charts is not permitted in Germany, unlike in the UK and Ireland where bookmakers offer such bets. However, in Ireland, the death of Shane MacGowan, the lead singer of The Pogues, has sparked speculation that their song "Fairytale of New York" might reach the top of the Irish charts.
The Christmas charts in many countries, including Germany, generate a real hype as people eagerly await to find out which song will top the official charts on December 25th. For the most up-to-date positions during the Christmas season, you can check the official German charts or music platforms like the Offizielle Deutsche Charts or streaming services.
References: [1] Official German charts (2025). Retrieved from https://www.offiziellecharts.de/
In Germany, music platforms like the Offizielle Deutsche Charts and streaming services offer the chance to follow the real-time hype of the Christmas charts, with Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" being the most anticipated song this year. Online casinos in Germany might not offer bets on the Christmas charts, but pop-culture enthusiasts can still engage in online discussions about the potential number-one Christmas hit of 2025.
