My Advent season has been severely lacking in Christmas music. Between not driving to work (and therefore no radio), and having finished Christmas shopping a month ago, there are few opportunities to catch some little ditty in passing. So I have to take it upon myself. Here are some of my favorite Christmas songs, to listen to later when I’m (finally) wrapping gifts!

I didn’t care much about Little Drummer Boy when I was a kid, but then listened to the lyrics when I got older. And cried. This poor little boy can only offer what he has—virtually nothing, compared to the lavish gifts of others—but… Jesus loves it.
There are many modern renditions of this one, but the original is best.

The entirety of Josh Groban’s Christmas album is on holiday rotation, but this one is a particular favorite.

As a long-standing fan of Greensleeves, adding Jesus lyrics makes it doubly good. Also, Bing is great.

And now, for something completely different!

I once saw the TSO live, which was one of the coolest concerts I’ve ever attended. Also, I’ve been known to play this on repeat while driving down the highway.

It’s not Christmas until A Charlie Brown Christmas is on TV. (Even if I own the DVD and can watch it whenever I want. And don’t have cable, anyway.)

Merry Advent!