“Mr. Heatmiser” – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

With a name like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy you can’t make a bad song. That said, this is one of the best upbeat, big-band songs about winter that you’ll encounter this holiday season. You’ll be jumping and jiving to this infectious beat. And with little reference to a specific holiday, this song can be enjoyed year-round.

“Joy to the World” – Stroudavarious Orchestra

This pleasant rendition of this classic tune will give you a warm fuzzy feeling. The slight rock elements mixed with classical musicianship to this instrumental also makes this two minute listening experience enjoyable.

“Oh Come Emmanuel” – Aliqua

Originally this Latin text that has become a Christmas hymn is rarely recorded. Thankfully Aliqua took on the challenge to create a lovely rendition of a narrative that tells of the coming of the newborn king.

“The Night Before Christmas” Brandon Heath

Released in November of this year “The Night Before Christmas” is relatively new on the scene Christmas music wise. Having said that, it has a place in the Christmas carol canon as it packs an emotional punch with carefully crafted lyrics and an insistent drumming that drives home the story of the birth of Christ.

“O Holy Night” – Mark Harris

“O Holy Night” again? Believe it or not there is room for more than one version of this classic carol. Here Harris sings lyrics that are rarely recorded making this version worthy of downloading.

“It Really is (A Wonderful Life)” – Mindy Smith

The title of this song will make you feel like George Bailey at the end of that iconic film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” You too will be reminded that your life is pretty good as you count the blessing(s) of the past year.

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Keyshia Cole

Christmas music is a difficult task to take on and it seems that every artist on the scene is forced to have a Christmas album or at least a song that is released as a compilation of artists on the label. This isn’t the case with Keyshia Cole as she sings the deceptively difficult “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Cole sings this carol with the emotional intensity rarely heard in this tune. It’s a welcome version to one of the most well known Christmas songs around.

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