An essential collection for Christmas
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If you enjoy the classic Christmas songs, done by the artists most associated with them, this is the 2-CD set for you!
When I'm looking to set the holiday mood in the house, these two discs are the first to be played. From Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" to Gene Autry's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" you can't help but feel the holiday cheer erase the hectic commotion that can sometimes clutter up this time of year.
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This is a beautiful collection of the lilting melodies of your favorite Christmas songs, including some songs which are harder to find today.  All are played on antique music boxes as you've never heard a music box before.  At their height of popularity as a music player, these provide joyous  renditions in beautiful harmonies and chiming quality.  The Christmas  season has not begun officially until the family has heard this disc.  You'll play it again and again!
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A very good selection of interesting stories on a wide range of themes which would make an excellent Christmas present.
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As I read through this collection of beautifully crafted stories, I thought how much it would mean to someone away from family, friends, and familiar surroundings to get this for Christmas.  This is not to imply that this is only appropriate reading during the month of December. It will certainly stand on its own merits throughout the rest of the year, as does all of this author's work.  But Parry's celebration of what's good about humanity makes this especially meaningful during the Holidays. I heartily recommend it!
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A wonderful collection of Christmas stories from the much loved and deeply missed Stuart McLean. Having been a fan of the Vinyl Cafe for MANY years, I'd heard all the stories - except for the one about the Christmas cards - which only aired in Dec 2017. Reading the stories, I could almost hear Stuart's voice reading the story on the radio. I smiled, laughed and shed quite a few tears along the way. The only thing that could have made this book better would have been to include ALL of the Christmas stories in one collection! Thank you Stuart for so many years of wonderful storytelling!
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I thoroughly enjoy these collections. They are keepers, perfect to leave out during the holidays to offer guests and family members something short but sweet and festive to curl up with and read.
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Such a wonderful collection for Christmas time! All four movies, Trading Christmas, Lucky Christmas, Case For Christmas, & the National Tree contains messages of hope & love (& even a little luck) that can make the holidays so much more special. My favorite happens to be the National Tree! I highly recommend this collection!
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This is my wife's favorite Christmas album.  We have a number of enjoyable Christmas albums, but this harmoniously sounding collection is one of the best.  From The Christmas Song to Silent Night, this CD is filled with beautiful sounds!&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/White-Christmas/dp/B000VBIEX8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">White Christmas</a>
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I absolutely loved this collection! It was full of sweet stories all taking place at Christmas. The stories were all different, yet they worked well together. And at least for me, the best part is that the characters have depth to them, something that can unfortunately be forgotten in novella length stories. I am never disappointed by A Timeless Romance Anthology collection. I will always recommend their collections, and I can't wait for a new one!
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This is the rare album of contemporary artists' takes on Christmas music that is full of holiday classics.  I was surprised how many of these songs I was familiar with from years of radio airplay around the holidays.  Originally released in 1987, this compilation includes exclusive tracks from some of the biggest names in pop music at the time.  And it includes holiday radio hits like Madonna's "Santa Baby", John Mellencamp's "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus", The Eurythmics' "Winter Wonderland", and Whitney Houston's "Do You Hear What I Hear".  Don't believe me?  Listen to the samples.  A great many of the songs from this album have become radio staples at Christmastime, and the less-familiar songs sound pretty good, too.  Bruce Springsteen's "Merry Christmas Baby" has become a favorite of mine.

This CD would make a nice stocking stuffer for someone with a Christmas music collection, or it could be a solid addition to your own holiday collection.  Of all the albums in the "Very Special Christmas" series, this first one is the best, with the most recognizable songs.  Most people who listen to Christmas music every year will know these songs.  As an added bonus (or perhaps an incentive), the proceeds from these albums benefit the Special Olympics.  I highly recommend checking this album out if you're building a holiday music collection.  It would add a nice contemporary flavor to balance out oldies by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Gene Autry, etc.
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Where Treetops Glisten is a really sweet and well-integrated collection of stories about one family's experiences throughout WWII. The way the collection is structured is really clever, and the novellas definitely put me in the Christmas spirit. Now that November is here, I'm feeling ready for some more Christmas music, movies, and books!

The collection begins on a gentle note. White Christmas is more of a quiet story about coming together to solve a mystery and find hope during the holidays. The romance didn't completely sweep me off my feet, but I appreciated the tenderness of it, and I especially enjoyed the details about Abigail's workplace (Glatz Candies) and the fact that Jackson works at a puzzle factory. How fun is that?

The second story, I'll Be Home for Christmas, was my favorite of the three. I love Sarah Sundin's writing - the way she so poignantly depicts themes and sketches details about the era and the characters' personalities. She even does a magnificent job of portraying the secondary characters! But the romance between Pete and Grace especially shines with sweet moments and second chances. Not to mention Pete's interactions with Linnie (Grace's daughter). Cuteness all around! And the message of the story really resonates, especially in a season where we tend to lean on others the most.

As for Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, I liked the change of pace. The hints of suspense kept the story moving along, despite a good dose of introspection. It's a story about making a difference and having the courage to do what's right...even when that means accepting something good you'd never thought you'd be able to have.

All in all, the war-time setting of these novellas really brings out the hope of Christmas. The family connections are wonderful, and even though the stories don't bring a lot of unexpected plot twists or engaging action, they're still sweet and enjoyable reads for the holidays. And the additions of the prologue and epilogue tie the collection together in a satisfying way.

*With thanks to the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinion, to be shared during the Litfuse Publicity blog tour.*
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A Christmas classic that needs to be a part of everyone's video library!
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I hit the wrong button the first time.  Sorry.  This is an enjoyable collection of old-fashioned Christmas tales, poetry, and some leaning more towards fairy tales and beginning with the all time classic by Dickens.  Worth it at thrice the price!(=:
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I had this collection on a cassette tape 20 years ago and played it over and over again until it wore out. I missed it a lot and finally bought it for myself on CD last year. As far as I am concerned, this collection is the best Christmas song collection ever. It's fun, quirky, and beautiful. These songs are never played on the radio, but should be.
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This book is a lovely reminder of what Christmas is all about -- God's gift of love to the world in the form of his son, Jesus Christ.  This collection of short stories from various perspectives fills the reader with the magic of this glorious season.
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I have four of the Readers Digest Multi Disk Christmas collections and this one does not disappoint. It has something for everyone, instrumentals, individual vocals and choruses. The selections invoke a time long since passed; but the arrangements are new and fresh, with titles I haven't heard in years. Each blends into the next; creating such a true feeling of the Christmas season. If you can purchase only one cd this season, I would highly recommend it be this one; as this definitely is not just a set put together in a hap hazard manner simply to fill space, quality is not sacrificed; you won't be disappointed. My purchase was of a used copy; but arrived in pristine condition, and plays beautifully. Excellence the whole way round.
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This is, without question, one of the best collections of jazz-oriented Christmas music available.  Everything from Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee to Duke Ellington, from Miles Davis to Art Carney's hip-talking jazz rap on "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

To top it off, this CD is now offered for a price ($4.99) that makes it one of the best values out there.

If you're a fan of jazz and Christmas music, you'll want this outstanding compilation!