'Tis the Season

The Christmas season is upon us.  Actually, it's been skulking in since August, but I refuse to acknowledge it until there is no other choice.  My sentiments for the holiday aside, I LOVE good Christmas music.  Good, as defined by me, includes interesting arrangements, non-traditional artists (for Christmas music, that is), artists from my generation, collaborations (i.e. Bing Crosby & David Bowie), new songs, a general lack of cheesiness (although Christmas songs, in general...well...).  Here are a few albums that fit the bill for me.

Highlights:  

Gabriel's Message by Sting

I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas by Jon Bon Jovi

Highlights:

Christmas All Over Again by Tom Petty

Christmas Time Again by Extreme

Highlights:

I Saw Three Ships by Sting

Christmastime by Smashing Pumpkins

Children Go Where I Send Thee by Natalie Merchant

The Christmas Song by Hootie & the Blowfish

Christmas Song by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds

Highlights:

Please Come Home for Christmas by Jon Bon Jovi

Merry Christmas Baby by Sheryl Crow & Eric Clapton

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Jon Bon Jovi

Highlights:

Christmas Day by Dido

Highlights:

Silent Night by Reba McEntire

Please Come Home for Christmas by Willie Nelson

Peace by Norah Jones

Highlights:

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! by The Carter Twins

Santa Baby by Kellie Pickler

Tune in tomorrow for more selections.  I'm looking forward to some fabulous listening this Christmas season!