Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

The Story Behind Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is one of the most enduring holiday songs in American film and music history. First sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 musical Meet Me in St. Louis, the song has since become a Christmas standard recorded by countless artists and cherished across generations.

Who Wrote “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was written in 1943 by songwriting partners Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, who had been hired by MGM to create original music for Meet Me in St. Louis. Martin began drafting the melody and lyrics while staying in a small cottage in Birmingham, Alabama, a home designed by his father and just steps from where he was born.

Famous Versions and Artists Who Recorded "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

Over the years, this popular Christmas carol has been performed and recorded by many different artists across musical styles. Here are some of the most popular renditions:

• Judy Garland
• Kate Hudson
• Carrie Underwood
• Josh Turner

Collection of Popular Christmas Hymns and Carols:

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
The First Noel
Joy To The World
O Holy Night
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night
O Come All Ye Faithful
Go Tell It On The Mountain
What Child Is This
O Little Town of Bethlehem
We, Three Kings of Orient, Are
Ave Maria
Away in a Manger
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Do You Hear What I Hear?
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
The Little Drummer Boy
Deck the Halls