Whether it be the cold weather, friends and family, excellent food, or meaningful gifts, the holiday season is always a magical time full of warm memories and special occasions for the whole family. One of the best parts of this time is always the holiday music that fills the air wherever your go. The best music can guarantee that everyone in your family will fall into the spirit of the season.

However, while everyone is singing along to these holiday hits, you never want to leave out your littlest ones, so here are some great songs that your little drummer boy (or girl) can drum a beat to during this holiday season.

It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas

What better way to usher in the holiday season than this timeless song? It is guaranteed to start making unforgettable holiday memories.

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer

Rudolph is a children’s classic, and no holiday season will be the same without it.

Little Drummer Boy

What would this list be without mentioning this iconic song? This song is perfect for all of the kids who love to create a drum out of anything that they see.

Jingle Bell Rock

This song is perfect for getting even your youngest smiling and bouncing around. The chorus of Jingle Bell Rock is also easy to learn.

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

Your kids might want some wild things for Christmas, but it’s doubtful that they have ever asked you for a hippo. However, they might after listening to this song.

Frosty the Snowman

What are the holidays without this classic? Every kid knows it and is ready to sing along at any given moment.

Go Tell It on a Mountain

Want a song that will get all of your kids bouncing along to its upbeat tone? This is the perfect one for you.

Jingle Bells

It is impossible not to sing along to this classic, but totally worth playing for hours on repeat.

Carol of the Bells

This classic might not seem like a kid’s song, but no one is too young to listen to this beautiful hymn.

Feliz Navidad

What better way to celebrate people coming together during the holidays than by singing this bilingual song?

Up on the HouseTop

This holiday song has a perfect beat to drum along to and celebrate all of the legends surrounding the holidays.

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

The Grinch is one of the most famous Christmas movies ever produced, and after listening to this song, it is easy to understand why.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

There is no better holiday song to dance to than Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. It will get everyone on their feet and moving along to its upbeat tune.

Joy to the World

People of all ages know and love this holiday classic. With countless versions, it is easy to find one that will get that beat going.

Hark! The Herald Angel Sings

This fun and festive song will bring a smile to your kid’s face, whether they know what it means or not.

Let It Snow

You can’t have a true holiday season without this classic. No matter if you live in Miami or Minneapolis, Let It Snow is a mandatory listen.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

The Pentatonix version of this song has become a household favorite, and has a beat that will get the toes tapping and heads bobbing.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

This holiday classic can be heard all around the country and is a perfect anthem for this season.

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

While no one wants Grandma to get run over, this silly song will get all of the kids laughing at its absurd story.

Deck the Halls

This song is a staple of the holiday season with its fun and festive tune and upbeat sound.

We Need a Little Christmas

This is a perfect song to remind everyone why the holiday season is such a wonderful time of year.

Even though the holidays only come one time a year, these songs and the memories your family makes together will make it the most special time of year. People of all ages, whether grandparents, parents, children, or toddlers can come together and enjoy these holiday classics.

For more ways to engage your young children, visit The Learning Experience to read about fun activities! You can also find a daycare center near you by visiting Find a TLE Center.