This 1963 classic written by Edward Pola and George Wyle was recorded by singer Andy Williams that same year for his first Christmas album.

The reason I consider it one of my favorites is because of the catchy, joyful melody and because it’s sung by one of the icons of Christmas music, Andy Williams. Although many others have covered it, I feel he performs it best.

A fun fact about this song: The song was selected as the theme song for Christmas Seals in 1968, 1976, 2009 and 2012.