Many great secular artists have recorded Christmas albums that are worth listening to and that feature songs traditionally thought of as "religious" carols.
'A Skaggs Family Christmas' - 2005
Traditional Christmas music served up ala blue grass / country.
Highlights include:
- "Mary, Did You Know" - Purchase/Download
- "What Child Is This" - Purchase/Download
- "Do You Hear What I Hear" - Purchase/Download
'The Christmas Collection' - Il Divo - 2005
These four singers were handpicked by American Idol's Simon Cowell for their ability to sing opera and classical music with a touch of pop. The end result is stunning.
Highlights include:
- "O Holy Night" - Purchase/Download
- "Panis Angelicus" - Purchase/Download
- "The Lord's Prayer" - Purchase/Download
'A Windham Hill Christmas: I'll Be Home For Christmas' - 2004
The highly skilled Windham musicians (like Steve Erquiaga, Tim Story, Jim Brickman, Jeff Johnson & Brian Dunning and John Fitzpatrick) present 14 Christmas classics on this holiday release.
Highlights include:
- "Angels From The Realms Of Glory" by Barbara Higbie - Purchase/Download
- "O Holy Night" by Tracy Silverman - Purchase/Download
- "Little Drummer Boy" by Steve Erquiaga - Purchase/Download
'Merry Christmas With Love' - Clay Aiken - 2004
Clay Aiken's second release was this holiday gem and his voice stood out even more so than during his best performance on 'American Idol.' Classical moments meet Clay's showmanship and tender ballads for a winning combination.
Highlights include:
- "Silent Night" - Purchase/Download
- "Hark The Herald Angels Sing/O Come All Ye Faithful" - Purchase/Download
- "Mary, Did You Know" - Purchase/Download
'A Windham Hill Christmas II' - 2003
Classical Christmas music at it's finest with artists like Jim Brickman, Philip Aaberg and Liz Story playing their hearts out.
Highlights include:
- "O Tannenbaum" by Richard Schönherz - Purchase/Download
- "The First Noel" by Jim Brickman - Purchase/Download
- "Angels We Have Heard On High" by Alex De Grassi - Purchase/Download
'Christmas Pan Pipes' - David Arkenstone - 2003
Soft and mellow, this release leaves you feeling totally enchanted and ready for the Christmas season to be in full force.
Highlights include:
- "The Little Drummer Boy" - Purchase/Download
- "Angels We Have Heard On High" - Purchase/Download
- "Away In A Manger" - Purchase/Download
'The Reindeer Room: A Christmas Chillout' - 2002
Christmas viva Electronica/Dance ... if you like different rather than the same old, same old, this one is definitely for you.
Highlights include:
- "Little Drummer Boy" by Aaron Charles - Purchase/Download
- "Silent Night" by DRM - Purchase/Download
- "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Zigo - Purchase/Download
'White Christmas' - Martina McBride - 1999
Martina McBride has an incredible voice and her renditions of traditional carols are versions that never grow old.
Highlights include:
- "Silent Night" - Purchase/Download
- "Do You Hear What I Hear" - Purchase/Download
- "O Come All Ye Faithful" - Purchase/Download
'Christmas Sing Along With Mitch' - Mitch Miller and The Gang - 1960
Taking you back to the early 60's, Mitch Miller and The Gang deliver a Christmas of yesteryear that is as magical today as it was back then. This album was one of my grandmom's favorites during my childhood, so it's like coming home for me when I listen to it.
Highlights include:
- "Silent Night, Holy Night" - Purchase/Download
- "What Child Is This?" - Purchase/Download
- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" - Purchase/Download
'Give Me Your Love For Christmas' - Johnny Mathis - 1958
Another trip down memory lane for anyone listening to Christmas music in the early 70's, Johnny Mathis delivers a heartfelt Christmas.
Highlights include:
- "Do You Hear What I Hear?" - Purchase/Download
- "The Lord's Prayer" - Purchase/Download
- "The Little Drummer Boy" - Purchase/Download












