A novelty song is a comical or nonsensical song, performed principally for its comical effect. Humorous songs, or those containing humorous elements, are not necessarily novelty songs. The term arose in Tin Pan Alley to describe one of the major divisions of popular music.
- Christmas in Blobbyland by Mr Blobby
- Frosty the Snowman by Gene Autry and later Jimmy Durante
- Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Elmo & Patsy
- Hokey Cokey by the Snowmen
- I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas by The Goodies (or Make a daft noise for Xmas)
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Jimmy Boyd and later The Jackson 5, etc.
- Lonely Pup (In a Christmas Shop) by Adam Faith
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry and later by Spike Jones, etc
- Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt and later Kylie Minogue
- You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Jim Carrey
