Opus 92 - My Favorite Christmas Music

Recently I received one of those emails where you fill in fun info about yourself. This one was specifically about Christmas. One of the questions asked what your favorite Christmas song was. I couldn't come up with one. I never will be able to because I love Christmas music, I could never pick one! But I must admit, some people may consider me a "Christmas Music Snob." This is because I'm pretty particular about what Christmas music I listen to. I really don't like the cheesy stuff. I enjoy a good children's Christmas tune - Up On The Housetop, Rudolph, Jolly Old Saint Nic... But I get tired of all of the cheesy stuff that the radio plays. (BTW, children's music is not the only Christmas music that has successfully been turned into cheesy stuff.)

If you're looking for some good, really good, Christmas music, here are my favorites:

(Instead of listing my favorite Christmas songs - a list that would be eternally long and boring to read - I've listed my favorite Christmas albums.)


A Celebration of Christmas - BYU Choirs and Orchestras






Harry For The Holidays - Harry Connick, Jr.







Sing, Choirs of Angels - Mormon Tablernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square







This Is Christmas - Mormon Tablernacle Choir







The Wonder of Christmas - Mormon Tablernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square







Spirit Of The Season - Mormon Tablernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square with Sissel




I'm sure you can tell that I love the MoTab and OTS. I've always liked the MoTab, but I became a much bigger fan when Mack Wilberg started working with them and when they created OTS (Orchestra at Temple Square). Mack is amazing. My favorite thing to do each year is go to the MoTab/OTS Christmas Concert. It is always so amazing! Tickets aren't easy to get and I'm so glad we were able to get them again this year! This year's concert features Brian Stokes Mitchell and Edward Herrmann (http://www.lds.org/events/info/0,8197,726-1-679,00.html). I can't wait!