Children's Christmas Music For Grown-Ups, Too

My manuscript is in, and judging by that white stuff outside, someone up there's decided it really is Christmas, after all.  Here are some musical mood makers for a snowy season.

I grew up on the Muppets, and thanks to my mother, John Denver, too.  This CD is a perfect blend of beautiful melody and classic Muppet humour.  My favorite tracks include "The Peace Carol" and "The Christmas Wish." 

The soundtrack from The Muppet's Christmas Carol is also guaranteed to bring you comfort and joy!

My friend and I were visiting a children's shop in Banff while this CD was playing on the sample board.  We laughed so hard the cashiers started to look a little frightened.  There's no better Christmas album for playing in the car.

My favorite track is probably "We Three Bears Full of Oreos Are," due to the lovely lugubriousness of the bears' voices.  That said, the line in "Jingle Bells" that goes, "This horse has lost his mind, and I can't make him stop - the seat on this old one horse sleigh is harder than a rock!" always causes paroxysms of glee.

What about you?  What are your favorite carols - for kids or otherwise?  I'm always on the lookout for holiday tunes, so send those suggestions!

Wishing you and yours peace, joy, and many many giggles this holiday season.  Regularly scheduled programming resumes in 2012!