Ten Of My Favorite Christmas Songs

1. All Is Well - Michael W. Smith

One of the best all around Christmas records that I own and this is my favorite song from it. I don't listen to much MWS anymore, but this record that came out in the 80's has some great enduring music on it.

2. Let All Mortal Flesh - Fernando Ortega

Hauntingly beautiful music and text that draw our hearts deeper into the reality of the incarnation.

3. Christmastime Is Here (Instrumental) - Vince Guaraldi Trio

Nostalgia all around on this one. Doesn't get much better than Charlie Brown Christmas and this tune is perhaps the most well known for a reason.

4. Rise & Fall - Daniel Renstrom

Great rock tune that puts the prophecy that "many will rise and fall" on account of Jesus to music. Great hook.

5. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Bill Evans

Legendary jazz piano great has an interesting spin on this tune.

6. That Was the Worst Christmas Ever! - Sufjan Stevens

I had to throw a bone out there for all the hipsters. Melancholy, but beautiful, he nails it with this tune.

7. God Rest Ye Merry , Gentlemen - Kevin Max

Few people have the vocal chops of Kevin and the dark arrangement from the piano on this tune brings out musical colors that I deeply resonate with. I could listen this to this track over and over.

8. I Pray On Christmas - Harry Connick Jr.

Fun, groovy, and very singable. Classic Harry Connick.

9. Welcome To Our World - Chris Rice

Simple melody and some of the best text on the incarnation out there.

10. Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration - Stevie Wonder and Take 6

This piece from Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration has some of the best Stevie Wonder vocals I have ever heard. Most of you probably have never heard this tune. If you dig Stevie, buy it. You won't be sorry. So powerful.