Back in my college days, my roommate and I cued up the Christmas music in September. Yes, you read that right, SEPTEMBER! These days I wait until after Thanksgiving, and each year I add one or two albums to our repertoire.
There’s nothing I love more than cozying up with a mug of hot tea, turning the fireplace on, and playing some beautiful Christmas music. Here are our favorite albums, in no particular order!
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KID’S FAVORITE:
“Slugs & Bugs Christmas” by Slugs & Bugs
Silly, sweet and sometimes serious, Slugs and Bugs brings great joy to my kids. They will even play it when it is NOT Christmas time.
MY FAVORITES:
“Behold the Lamb of God” by Andrew Peterson
This album starts in Genesis and proceeds through the Bible to tell the story of God’s redemptive plan, through music. I love how he took the “begats” in Matthew and made them into a whole song.
“Christmas” by Michael W. Smith
This album was put out in 1989, almost 30 years ago, so it’s an OLDY, but a GOODY. This was Michael W. Smith’s first Christmas album and many would say his best!
I personally am not usually a Michael W. Smith fan (though I’ve always loved his Christmas albums). However, we saw him in concert last year with Amy Grant, Jordan Smith, and a full orchestra, and WOWZERS, can he give a performance!
I love that this Christmas album is a combination of choral singing and orchestra. It’s a classic GOOD album. I probably play this album the most during the holidays.
“Sing! An Irish Christmas” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
Added this to the list in 2019. My newest favorite Christmas album. Old songs and new songs alike. “In the Bleak Midwinter” is my favorite and the kids love “Sleighride Medley”. 🙂
EVERYBODY LOVES:
“That’s Christmas to Me” and “PTXmas” by Pentatonix
These are both fun and upbeat albums that we all love. Good for those moments when you’re looking for something to perk you up. They have other Christmas albums, but these are the ones we have.
“A Family Christmas” by Piano Guys
If you’ve never heard of Piano Guys I encourage you to check them out. Piano guys put out beautiful instrumental music that combines piano and cello. I love their unique style and their music moves me…..
“Tis the Season” by Jordan Smith
We heard Jordan Smith perform last year and WHOA can he sing! His rendition of “The Grinch” is reason enough to get this album. His voice has a rich sweet tone and he’s a pure delight to listen to!
“Sing the Bible Family Christmas” by Slugs & Bugs
The newest addition to our Christmas Music repertoire, Sing the Bible Family Christmas is also put out by Slugs & Bugs. It’s a little more serious than their first Christmas album. It’s kind of like Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God Album, but for kids. It has a Charlie Brown Christmas vibe.
**Do you have a favorite Christmas album? I’m on the lookout for some beautiful sacred choral Christmas music. If you have an album you love, please let me know!**
