1. **"Lonely This Christmas" by Mud**
- This song held the Christmas No. 1 spot for four weeks in 1974 and is a classic of the glam rock era[5].
2. **"Wombling Merry Christmas" by The Wombles**
- This festive song by the popular children's TV characters peaked at No. 7 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].
3. **"Hey Mr. Christmas" by Showaddywaddy**
- This song was a Christmas hit for Showaddywaddy, peaking at No. 22 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].
4. **"Christmas Song" by Gilbert O'Sullivan**
- Released in 1974, this song has a clever twist on the traditional Christmas theme and peaked at No. 24 on the UK charts[1].
5. **"My Boy" by Elvis Presley**
- Although not exclusively a Christmas song, it was popular during the holiday season in 1974 and peaked at No. 6 on the UK charts[1].
6. **"Streets of London" by Ralph McTell**
- While not a traditional Christmas song, its themes of winter and hardship made it relevant during the holiday season, peaking at No. 9 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].
7. **"The In Betweenies / Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me" by The Goodies**
- A comedic Christmas song that peaked at No. 14 on the UK charts in December 1974[1].
8. **"I Believe in Father Christmas" by Greg Lake**
- Although released in 1975, it is often mentioned alongside 1974's Christmas hits due to its enduring popularity. However, it did not chart in 1974 but became famous the following year[5].
9. **"Gaudete" by Steeleye Span**
- While released in 1973, this traditional Christmas carol continued to be popular in 1974 and is often included in lists of 1970s Christmas hits[3].
10. **"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir**
- Originally released in 1971, this song remained a popular Christmas anthem and is often referenced during the holiday season, including in 1974[3].
These songs represent a mix of the most popular and enduring Christmas-themed hits from 1974, along with some that continued to be relevant during that holiday season.
Citations:
[1] http://www.everyhit.co.uk/retrocharts/1974-December.html
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_number_ones_of_1974
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christmas_hit_singles_in_the_United_Kingdom
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1974