Christmas Carols

'Tis the Season

In honor of this past Gaudete Sunday (third Sunday in Advent), whereby we are encouraged to rejoice in the anticipation of Christ’s birth, here are my top five Christmas Carols that make me joyful and happy for the Christmas season. What are yours?

---

#5 Merry Christmas Darling - Carpenters

Although I’m not normally a fan of sappy Christmas songs, I included this on the list because I could listen to Karen Carpenter’s voice all day long.

#4 White Christmas - Bing Crosby

My mother has a snow globe that plays this tune. Every time I go over to her house, the first thing I do is tip the globe to hear this song. The original is the best.

#3 Oh Come, All Ye Faithful - Elvis Presley

Christmas isn’t Christmas without some Elvis gospel. I particularly like the backup choir in this song.

#2 Hallelujah Chorus - Academy and Chorus of St. Martin-in-the-Fields

How can this not uplift you and make you feel like singing?

#1 O Come, O Come Emmanuel - L'Accorche-Choeur, Ensemble vocal Fribourg

One word - Beautiful.