I'm Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas

21:00 December 11, 2015
By: Katie Burjek

Come December, it's easy to get caught up in the Christmas spirit, but make sure you don't forget about your Jewish friends with all of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season.

In fact, some of your favorite Christmas songs may have even been written by Jews. So check out this list, and impress guests at your holiday parties with the fun fact that some of their most beloved Christmas songs were written by someone who doesn't celebrate Christmas!

Here are the top 10 Christmas songs written by Jews, originally seen on Tablet Magazine:

1. White Christmas- music and lyrics by Irving Berlin; most popular version by Bing Crosby

2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)- music and lyrics by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells

3. Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow- lyrics by Sammy Cahn, music by Julie Styne

4. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm- music and lyrics by Irving Berlin

5. I'll Be Home for Christmas- music by Buck Ram, lyrics by Walter Kent.

6. Sleigh Ride- Lyrics by Mitchell Parrish

7. Santa Baby- music and lyrics by Joan Ellen Javits and Philip Springer

8. Winter Wonderland- music and lyrics by Felix Bernard

9. Silver Bells- music by Jay Livingston, lyrics by Ray Evans.

10. The Christmas Waltz- music and lyrics by Sammy Cahn and Julie Styne

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