The singer has teamed up with an orchestra to create modern versions of carols such as Silent Night.

His aim is to make carols more popular with a younger audience, according to directory inquiries service 118 118 which sponsored the remix.

Jones said: "Britons should take pride in Christmas carols - they are a national treasure which all generations should hold dear.

"If we need to modernise them to capture the attention of a new generation, then adding a jazz, funk or even a beat boxing slant to them will ensure this wonderful tradition."

A poll of 1,000 people commissioned by 118 118 found 77% of them could not remember all the words of any Christmas carol.