Great variety of Christmas songs
587854
With 175 songs, it is not surprising that there is a lot of variety in this book -- in length (3 lines to 2 pages), in difficulty (very easy to moderate) and in types of Christmas songs (traditional religious carols like "Silent Night", traditional secular Christmas songs like "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", contemporary Christmas hits like "Last Christmas", and movie-based Christmas songs like "Somewhere in my Memory" from Home Alone).

My ONLY regret is that this book doesn't contain "White Christmas" or "Winter Wonderland", the latter of which is particularly fun to play on the saxophone.
2428811
I am very much enjoying this CD, getting me into the Christmas spirit with a nice mixture of old favorites as well as new songs for me.
4004308
i love christmas and christmas music and i love glee so i was excited to see that they had a cd availble (come to find out there are actually 3 but i wanted to start with the first one!). i have had it less than a week and have listened to is a few times already. there is a great mix of songs on it some fast and upbeat while others are more traditional. i am looking forward to buying the other glee christmas cd's because i like this one so much.
2606052
This is a delightful collection of Christmas music.  It is not specifically a Christian collection, but there are plenty of Christian carols, and the closest thing to a Santa Claus song is "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)".  I don't mind classics like "White Christmas" or "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" or "Let It Snow", but I can do with "Rudolph" and "Frosty" and "Here Comes Santa Claus", and this project is without those songs.  Hallelujah!

There is not a bad selection on this collection.  It is in second place of my "Must Have" Christmas projects, behind Amy Shreve's.  The harmonies are absolutely delightful, and Meav Ni Mhaolchatha's fiddle is exceptional.

The best selections (besides all) are "O Holy Night", "Ding Dong Merrily On High", "Carol Of The Bells", "O Come All Ye Faithful", and the awesome rendition of "The Little Drummer Boy".
2629289
I bought this last year when it was on sale only through Starbucks. I really enjoyed it last christmas season.

I think it is the best christmas songs collection by different artists available.

Half of the songs I knew before and knew that I loved them. It was a very pleasant surprise to find out that the rest of the songs were on par with those i knew.

Go get it!
808385
The compiler of this collection certainly has his or her favorites, as there are six tracks each by Glen Campbell and Johnny Cash, and five by Dave Dudley. A eventh track listed as being by Johnny Cash (The first Noel) is actually performed by a female group who I have not yet identified, but they sound great. I'm pleased to have the Campbell and Dudley tracks as I don't have their own Christmas albuma, and at least three of Dave Dudley's five songs are originals.

Other highlights for me include the two Johnny Paycheck tracks (Honky tonk Christmas, Christmas is), Lynn Anderson's version of The first Noel, Angels we have heard on high (the only Christmas recording I've heard by Janie Fricke), the two Jim Reeves tracks (An old Christmas card, Senor Santa Claus), It came upon the midnight clear (June Carter and the Carter family), O holy night (Connie Smith) and It must have been the mistletoe (Vikki Carr). I know that Vikki was never regarded as a country singer, but she recorded a lot of country songs amd this particular track sits very comfortably in this collection.

Although I would have preferred a wider spread of artists, this compilation represents great value for money if you like country oldies.
2714514
I've enjoyed Lenny's music since the early CCM days back in the 80's. This is a great mix of Christmas songs that are excellently produced and played.
3233138
My daughter loves Christmas music and this CD had a variety of artists that she really likes.  I've heard the CD several times and I'm starting to like it too!!
4687349
I love Christmas Music, and I love that this album contains so many songs that I can put it on random (mixed up) play and let it play for hours.

If you enjoy Christmas music, you'll love this album. Be like me and play it during other times of year, too.
12912
Nice collection of very eclectic artists singing mostly well known or traditional Christmas carols and songs. A total of 15 songs by artists as varied as Nat King Cole, Paul McCartney, Placido Domingo, Etta James, 'N Sync, Robert Shaw Chorale, and more. If you want a full description (and reviews) for this album do an Amazon search by entering B00002060S in the Amazon search block (or simply follow the link at the end of this review). You'll find all the information you need to make a purchase decision as well as prices as low as a penny for used AND new copies. If you're a Judy Collins fan you might be pleasantly surprised to find "Merry Christmas Wherever You Are" included on the compilation album - this song by Ms. Collins does not appear on either of her own two Christmas albums and has previously been very difficult to locate.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/A-Gift-Of-Christmas-A-Superstar-Celebration-of-Caring/dp/B00002061S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">A Gift Of Christmas: A Superstar Celebration of Caring</a>
1678672
I agree with other reviewers that these are two outstanding singers who have chosen an excellent selection of Christmas carols.  After purchasing it for my sister for a gift, I liked it so much, I decided to purchase a copy for myself even though I already have many Christmas recordings.  My only complaint is that I would like for them to have recorded more songs together - they seem to have complementary voices.
4319794
All the songs are very unique, which is what I was looking for in a new Christmas CD. Even the traditional songs are jazzed up a little so you don't go running for the forward button.  A great addition to an eclectic music collection.
3929765
I am very pleased with this Christmas CD,  I would highly recommend it to others.  It has a very good variety of styles.
3847110
A great collection of 17 classic Christmas songs.

Song Listing:

1. White Christmas

2. Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season

3. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

4. The Christmas Song

5. The First Noel

6. The Little Drummer Boy

7. Silent Night, Holy Night

8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

9. Winter Wonderland

10. Let It Snow, Let Is Snow, Let It Snow

11. Do You Hear What I Hear

12. Silver Bells

13. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

14. O'Little Town Of Bethlehem

15. Hark! The Herold Angels Sin

16. Oh Come All Ye Faithful

17. Joy To The World.
4250079
I was happy that this album was all that I expected.  I usually like to add to my Christmas music and this was a great addition to my Christmas library.  He has a lot of songs with which I am familiar so singing along made it more enjoyable.
3117397
Beautiful Christmas music, It puts you in the spirit of the season. The variety was great and pleasant to listen to.
1857459
It is a great variety of different holiday music. I very much enjoy listening to it way past the holiday, because I like the music.