The Andy Williams Christmas Album print in 1833. "O Holy Night", with music by Adolphe Adam, originated in French as "Cantique de Noël" in 1847. The song that came to be known as "Jingle Bells" was published under the name "The One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857. The earliest printing of the lyrics to "Away In A Manger" dates back to 1885. Of the songs on the album composed in the 20th century, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is the oldest, written on Christmas Eve, 1932. In the 1942 film "Holiday Inn", Bing Crosby performed "White Christmas" and "Happy Holiday", with the former spending 11 weeks
Believe (Josh Groban song) Believe (Josh Groban song) "Believe" is a popular 2004 adult contemporary Christmas song from the Christmas-themed performance capture film "The Polar Express". The words and music were written by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri, and the song was performed by Josh Groban. The song is included on the film soundtrack. The song is also included on the 2011 album "Heavenly Christmas" performed by Jackie Evancho, and the deluxe edition of Groban's "Noël" album, marking the first time for inclusion on a Groban release. The songwriters received a Grammy Award in the category Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television