Now I must say you guys have gotten me into the holiday spirit!

I bought the new Josh Groban Christmas Carol CD from Starbucks and have been listening all day. He sounds beautiful.

Carols are truly a wonderful way to feel the spirit.

Thanks for this information on three of my favorite singers. The videos were great.


My favorite christmas carol is also "O Holy Night" It just gets into my soul.


Have a Merry Christmas

Joyce

Is there a difference between a Christmas Carol and a Christmas Song? If so, I think I messed up 'cuz I cited a song. If not, I'll stick with the one I noted .

You're not talking bout Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire...are you?

If I had to choose just one, it would probably have to be Oh Holy Night. We recorded a Christmas album when I was in high school Acapella choir and that song was recorded with the help of a pipe organ at a local church. I still think of those days as I sing that song...even in church choir this coming Sunday it will be our closing song of the choir cantata.
Joy to the world runs a close second..can almost here the excitement of the newborn baby Jesus with the words of that song.
I notice many have mentioned Mary did you know as a fav. I love the words of the song, but have heard many butchered attempts at singing in in the past several yrs by ones at church. I shouldn't complain about someone having the GUTS to get up there in front of the congregation and SING, no matter how bad it sounds. LOL
Trans Siberian has a lot of good ones...when you are busy around the house and just want some good holiday background music...that's my one of choice.

I also bought Josh Groban's Christmas CD from Starbucks and it has been playing continuously in my car.


One of my favourite carols is 'The Angel Gabriel'

I have it on a CD called 'Midwinter' by Terry McDade and the McDades:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/mcdades1

It is the first song. I am going to the McDade's Candlelight Christmas concert again and if they don't play this carol then I will request it!

The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
"All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden, Mary,
most highly favored lady,"
Gloria!

"For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honor thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
most highly favored lady,"
Gloria!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said,
"my soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name."
Most highly favored lady,
Gloria!

Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born
in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
"Most highly favored lady,"
Gloria!

Words: Basque carol; para. Sabine Baring-Gould (19thC)

There are so many to choose from, but I guess "O'Holy Night" is the winner.

Then again everytime I see little ones sing as in "Christmas Canon" it brings such joy to me eyes and ears.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaxDGfA7evA

I've gotta vote for O Holy Night....

For a Christmas "carol"... Frank Sinatra "A Merry Little Christmas."