As the festive season spreads its cheer, the musical landscape is adorned with a medley of holiday tunes that have captured the hearts of listeners worldwide. Among these, the collaboration between ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, a track titled "APT," has ascended to the pinnacle of the charts, securing the top spot on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for a consecutive ninth week. This achievement marks the duo's second reign at the peak of these rankings, a testament to the song's enduring appeal.

"APT" has dominated the Global 200 with an impressive 142 million streams and 18,000 units sold worldwide from December 13th to 19th, a slight 4% decrease in both metrics week-over-week. The song has now claimed nine of the top 10 global streaming weeks for tracks released in 2024, amassing a staggering 224.5 million streams. This feat is a remarkable accomplishment in the world of music, where trends shift as swiftly as the seasons.

The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. lists, initiated in September 2020, evaluate songs' popularity based on streaming and sales data from over 200 regions globally, as aggregated by Luminate. These charts offer a comprehensive view of a song's reach and impact, with the Global 200 encompassing global figures and the Global Excl. U.S. focusing on data from areas outside the United States. Rankings are determined by a weighted system that includes official streams from both subscription-based and ad-supported audio and video platforms, as well as download sales—excluding direct-to-consumer (D2C) transactions.

In addition to "APT," a half-dozen seasonal melodies illuminate the top 10 of each chart, bringing the spirit of the holiday season to the forefront. Mariah Carey's evergreen "All I Want for Christmas Is You" maintains its position at No. 2 on the Global 200, a song that has achieved a record 18 weeks at the summit since its release in 1994. Other holiday classics feature in the Global 200's top 10, including Wham's "Last Christmas," Brenda Lee's "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree," and Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock," with Ariana Grande's "Santa Tell Me" and Kelly Clarkson's "Underneath the Tree" also making their presence felt.

Lady Gaga and Mars' "Die With a Smile" holds steady at No. 4 on the Global 200, after a record eight weeks at the top, the most for any song this year, starting in September. It has consistently surpassed 100 million streams globally for the last 16 weeks, the longest streak since the chart's inception.

"APT" also reigns on the Global Excl. U.S. chart with 124.9 million streams and 12,000 sold outside the U.S. from December 13th to 19th. "Die With a Smile" remains at No. 2 on the Global Excl. U.S., following eight weeks at the summit starting in September; Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is constant at No. 3, having spent a record-tying 13 weeks at No. 1.

The Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for the week of December 28, 2024, will be updated on Billboard.com on Tuesday, December 24. For both charts, the top 100 titles are accessible to all visitors on Billboard.com, while the complete 200-title listings are available on Billboard Pro, Billboard's subscription service.

As the holiday season unfolds, the charts are a reflection of the joy and nostalgia that music brings to our lives. The dominance of "APT" and the timeless charm of seasonal classics are a reminder of the universal language of music, capable of uniting people across borders and cultures in celebration and remembrance.