A Christmas radio station is a seasonal broadcast dedicated to playing holiday music, providing listeners with a festive soundtrack during the Christmas season. These stations typically begin airing around Thanksgiving and continue until New Year's Day. The concept emerged in the 1980s, with WLIT-FM in Chicago becoming the first to adopt an “all Christmas” format in 1982. The station's success inspired others to follow suit, and by the 1990s, it became common for major stations to switch to Christmas music.

Christmas stations play a mix of traditional carols, holiday classics, and modern Christmas hits, often featuring listener dedications, charity drives, and holiday-themed programs. Digital platforms like iHeartRadio and Spotify now offer holiday channels, expanding the reach of these festive broadcasts globally. Christmas radio stations foster a sense of community and nostalgia, providing a cheerful atmosphere that helps listeners celebrate the season