5+, 1998, this double cd collects both Carpenters' 1978 & 1984 Xmas lps in one glorious, complete set. Richard's tasteful production & Karen's exquisite voice creates a whole world of Xmas on 2 discs. This cd is as essential as Santa Claus.

5+ 1969, orchestral music sounding like Hallmark, Norman Rockwell & shopping malls, fun & grand. Also, spawning 6 related cds, Pops Christmas Party is Festival with Nutcracker tunes. John Williams pops with 1980, We Wish You a Merry Christmas & 1992, Joy to the world. Keith Lockhart also pops with 1998, Holiday Pops & 2004, Sleigh Ride. If that's enough, get 2004, a Leroy Anderson Christmas.

5 stars, 1990, 2002, 2007, Barry's singing sets the bar. 1990 is well-rounded; 2002, sometimes too somber; 2007 might be the best save the last nice but non-Xmas track.

5 stars, 2002, the Beatles never had a real Xmas cd except for some fun fanclub messages, but the Fab 4 fill in the gap with these 20 songs across 2 cds that do sound like Beatle-style Xmas songs.

5 stars, 2006, (2004 Hallmark), JT finally joins the Xmas crowd with a warm & tasteful cd much like what u'd expect from him.

5 stars, a franchise of 5 cds, when you get tired of reverent Xmas music, this Twisted series is where you'll find relief. check out the Carpenters parodies on the 2000 & 2002 cds.

5 stars, like Charlie Brown the Chipmunks have found their place in the collective consciouness of Xmas. with or without squeaky kids around, the Chipmunks will add that festive sound.

5 stars, 1975, more chestnuts from another who belongs in the Xmas stable.

5 stars, 2003, Tull for a long time has had a classic Xmas song & here finally makes a full cd of songs that match the quality & spirit of that single. Celtic flavored.