We Need a Little Christmas - Angela Lansbury

 Angela Lansbury introduced this song to the world in the 1966 smash hit musical, Mame, in which she originated the title role.  The score is full of wonderful songs including this little gem that has become a holiday classic.  Here she is with the Tabernacle Choir 55 years after first performing it on Broadway!

I'll Be Home for Christmas - The Carpenters

 I'll Be Home for Christmas is another holiday favorite of mine. It is definitely a song full of sentiment and emotion of someone who dreams of being home, wherever that may be. Here is the beautiful and talented Karen Carpenter performing.  Enjoy!

Three Wishes - Anne Murray

 It's not a secret that I am an Anne Murray fan.  I grew up listening to her with Mom and Christmas time was not different than any other time.  We had her Christmas album on cassette and played it over and over.  This is one of the tracks from that album.  I have always loved it and hope you do too!

Do You Hear What I Hear? - Harry Simeone Chorale

 I have always found this song to be a haunting Christmas song, especially the version here by the Harry Simeone Chorale.  The song was first released in 1962 originally by the Harry Simeone Chorale and has since been recorded by artists from Bing Crosby to Whitney Houston. The song was written by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne, who were married at the time, as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  I find it to be a beautiful song with profound lyrics, still relevant today. 

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

 It's just not Christmas without the silky tones of Johnny Mathis.  I have always loved his voice and Christmas time is no different.  Please enjoy his version of this holiday classic!

The Nativity Carol - John Rutter

 I was listening to a CD of John Rutter's Christmas compositions and this was the last track on the album.  Such a beautiful Christmas carol.  He always writes such glorious music.  Enjoy!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Perry Como

 This Christmas song was written in 1951 by Meredith Wilson, composer of The Music Man. It has been recorded multiple times and was incorporated into Wilson's 1964 musical version of Miracle on 34th Street titled Here's Love. Here is Perry Como singing with the Fontane Sisters.  A very fun version!