Christmas music a version by American "a capella" group Pentatonix which had already been released on their Christmas album shortly before Cohen's death, were added into Christmas music playlists on radio stations in the United States and Canada. Christmas songs introduced in theater, television, and film include "White Christmas" from "Holiday Inn" (1942), "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" from "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944), and "Silver Bells" in "The Lemon Drop Kid" (1950). Some musical films have been set around Christmas time, and because of that some of the songs are popular during the holiday season, including: A popular form
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