Dies ist eine Liste fremdsprachiger Weihnachtslieder. Für Weihnachtslieder, deren Ursprung im deutschen Sprachraum liegt, siehe die Liste deutschsprachiger Weihnachtslieder. (de)
This list of Christmas carols is organized by country, language or culture of origin. Originally, a "Christmas carol" referred to a piece of vocal music in carol form whose lyrics centre on the theme of Christmas or the Christmas season. The demarcation of what constitutes a Christmas Carol to that of Christmas Popular Song can often be blurred but Christmas carols are viewed to be religious in nature, while Christmas songs are considered to be secular. Many traditional Christmas carols focus on the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus, while others celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas that range from 25 December to 5 January or Christmastide which ranges from 24 December to 5 November. As a result, many Christmas Carols can be related to St Stephen's Day (26 December), St John's Day (27 December), Feast of Holy Innocents (28 December), St Sylvester's Day (31 December), and the Epiphany. Examples of this are "We Three Kings" (an Epiphany song), and "Good King Wenceslas" (a carol for St. Stephen's Day). Nonetheless, some other categories of Christmas music, both religious and secular have become associated with the Christmas season even though the lyrics may not specifically refer to Christmas – for example, "Deck the Halls" (no religious references) and "O Come, All Ye Faithful" (calling believers to the crib). Other Christmas music focus on more secular Christmas themes, such as Winter Carols and Novelty Christmas songs often refer to winter scenes, family gatherings, and Santa Claus ("Jingle Bells", "O Christmas Tree", "Home for the Holidays", "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas", "Frosty the Snowman", "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)", etc.). (en)
Uma canção de Natal é uma música cuja letra desenvolve a temática do Natal ou que se tenha associado com a época natalícia ainda que a sua letra não refira essa festividade. Ambos os tipos são incluídos nesta lista. Em Portugal pode ser considerada uma canção de Natal qualquer música pertencente ao "ciclo dos doze dias" (do Natal aos Reis), incluindo cantigas interpretadas nas tradicionais Janeiras e Reisadas. Esta lista está organizada de acordo com o país de origem da canção. (pt)
Список іноземних колядок включає найяскравіші зарубіжні різдвяні і новорічні пісні. Українські колядки увійшли до окремого списку. (uk)
Dies ist eine Liste fremdsprachiger Weihnachtslieder. Für Weihnachtslieder, deren Ursprung im deutschen Sprachraum liegt, siehe die Liste deutschsprachiger Weihnachtslieder. (de)
Uma canção de Natal é uma música cuja letra desenvolve a temática do Natal ou que se tenha associado com a época natalícia ainda que a sua letra não refira essa festividade. Ambos os tipos são incluídos nesta lista. Em Portugal pode ser considerada uma canção de Natal qualquer música pertencente ao "ciclo dos doze dias" (do Natal aos Reis), incluindo cantigas interpretadas nas tradicionais Janeiras e Reisadas. Esta lista está organizada de acordo com o país de origem da canção. (pt)
Список іноземних колядок включає найяскравіші зарубіжні різдвяні і новорічні пісні. Українські колядки увійшли до окремого списку. (uk)
This list of Christmas carols is organized by country, language or culture of origin. Originally, a "Christmas carol" referred to a piece of vocal music in carol form whose lyrics centre on the theme of Christmas or the Christmas season. The demarcation of what constitutes a Christmas Carol to that of Christmas Popular Song can often be blurred but Christmas carols are viewed to be religious in nature, while Christmas songs are considered to be secular. (en)