The Joan Jett "Little Drummer Boy" is one of my favorites from the early 80's. I first heard it in the movie Class (1983) with Rob Lowe, playing in his car while he was driving home for Christmas.
The Monkees one I've never heard, and to me doesn't even sound like them.
The Irish/punk stuff isn't my bag at all. Not into the vulgarity and cynicism on Christmas.
I love the traditionals Christmas songs from the late 1950's and early 1960's. By folks like Perry Como and Frank Sinatra, who are back in style every Christmas season again, for two months or so. Two of my favorites are the Frank Sinatra christmas album, and the Nat King Cole: The Christmas Song album.
Elvis Presley's Christmas album is a bit off the beaten path, but also pleasant. I understand Elvis' interest in music was initially awakened by singing hymns in church, that he loved to do, and that is apparent in several tracks on his Christmas album.
