35 Best Christmas Song Lyrics for Festive Travel Instagram Posts

It just wouldn’t feel like Christmas if we were not surrounded by the timeless, joy-inspiring Christmas songs that puts us right in the mood for the holidays. For those who love the the festive season, I am sure you will agree that most of us grew up humming the lyrics “Have yourself a Merry little Christmas” or “Rockin’ around the Christmas tree.” These tunes never get old or less catchy. With weeks in the year to this Christmas, share your holiday spirit with friends and family on social media — use these best Christmas song lyrics as Instagram captions to accompany your holiday photos.

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From one-liners to short nostalgic lyrics, here are some of the best Christmas song lyrics for Holiday Instagram posts to get that festive buzz going.

To begin with, let me share one of my favourite and best Christmas song lyrics – this one is absolutely timeless, never grow old, for sure and will get you humming in no time…

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…”
>> Dean Martin, “Let it Snow”

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2 | “It’s the most beautiful time of the year. Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer.” — Justin Bieber, “Under The Mistletoe”

3 | “Feeling Christmas all around, and I’m trying to play it cool” — Ariana Grande, “Santa Tell Me”

4 | “The party’s on, the feeling’s here. That only comes this time of year.” — Paul McCartney, “Wonderful Christmastime”

5 | “If there is love in your heart and your mind, you will feel like Christmas all the time.” — Faith Hill, “Where Are You Christmas”

6 | “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” — Bing Crosby, “White Christmas”

7 | “When it seems the magic slipped away, we find it all again on Christmas Day.” — Josh Groban, “Believe”

8 |  “Under the mistletoe, watching the fire glow.” — Taylor Swift, “Christmas Tree Farm”

9 | “Ah yeah
Candles burning low, lots of mistletoe
Lots of snow and ice, everywhere we go
Choirs singing carols right outside my door
All these things and more…”— Stevie Wonder, Lyrics from ‘What Christmas means to me’

10 | “Just look outside at all that snow. Got the Christmas spirit, ho ho ho!” — The Broadway Kids, “Christmas Gift Rap”

11 | “Do you want to build a snowman?” — Kristen Bell, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?”

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12 | “Christmastime means laughter.” — Home Alone Children’s Choir, “My Christmas Tree”

13 | “Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, at the Christmas party hop.” — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Click here to listen to the upbeat Christmas song.

14 | “Every day’s a holiday when I’m near you.” — Carpenters, “Merry Christmas, Darling”

15 | “I know exactly what I want this year. Santa, can you hear me?” — Britney Spears, “My Only Wish (This Year)”

16 | “I don’t want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing I need. All I Want For Christmas Is You” — Mariah Carey, “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

17 | “You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear, voices singing, ‘let’s be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly.’” — Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

18 | “Christmastime is here.” — Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi in “Christmas Time is Here”

19 | “Wherever there are people giving gifts, exchanging cards, I believe that Christmas is truly in their hearts.” — Jose Mari Chan in “Christmas in Our Hearts”

20 | “My world is filled with cheer and you this Christmas.” — Donny Hathaway in “This Christmas”

21 | “I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.”— Johnny Marks and Burl Ives “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

I also like Michael Bublé’s version of ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ which I listen to often. I have his album and am listening to it right now as I write this! Christmas is a time that brings back many happy memories with my family. You can listen to the full album here.

Best Christmas Song Lyrics for Festive Instagram Posts

22 | “We need a little Christmas now.” — Angela Lansbury, “We Need A Little Christmas”

23 | “It hasn’t snowed a single flurry but Santa, dear, we’re in a hurry” — Jerry Herman, “We need a little Christmas”

24 | “Next year, I could be just as good if you check off my Christmas list.” — Eartha Kitt, “Santa Baby”

25 | “A very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear.”— John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band, “John Lennon Happy Xmas (War is Over)”

26 | “There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow.” — Edward Pola and George Wyle, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

27 | “Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.” — José Feliciano, “Feliz Navidad”

28 | “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” — Meredith Wilson, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”

29 | “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.” — Judy Garland, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”

30 | “Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.” — Nat King Cole in “The Christmas Song”

31 | “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” — Robert Allen and Al Stillman, “Home for the Holidays”

32 | “Another year over, and a new one just begun” — John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”

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33 | National Lampoons Christmas Vacation — “Mele Kalikimaka” by Bing Cosby & The Andrews Sisters. Recommended by Ade Wyatt

34 | “It’s Christmas in New York again.” — Lea Michele, “Christmas In New York”

35 | “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” — from the character Buddy the Elf, played by Will Ferrell, in the 2003 Christmas movie Elf.

What do you think?

Are these Christmas song lyrics your favourite too? I know there are so many more out there and if you would like me to include them on this list, let me know in comments.

Meanwhile, I hope you have enjoyed my selection of the best Christmas song lyrics to get you into the festive mood. Share them with your family and friends on social media and boost your following. You could always tag me on Instagram.

So, bring on that holiday cheer with lyrics that’ll get everyone joining in. Post some festive snapshots that’ll have everyone singing, ‘Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow,’ and ensure you ‘have yourself a merry little Christmas’ with those holiday vibes on your Instagram!

You know what Buddy the Elf said — “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” — from the character Buddy the Elf, played by Will Ferrell, in the 2003 Christmas movie Elf.

That’s a wrap from me. Enjoy the holidays no matter where you are on this beautiful planet.

Georgina xx

“Best Christmas Song Lyrics for Festive Instagram Posts” was first published by Timeless Travel Steps in November 2021. The last update was on October 18, 2025, by Georgina.