Craig & Christian Music

Everyone has there own list of classic Christmas albums.  For me, these are the ones that have stood the test of time and bring back all kinds of warm fuzzies at Christmas time.  As you can tell, my favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night and I prefer classy orchestrated yuletide offerings over folky ruminations of the season.  I've separated the Christian Classics from the Mainstream mainstays mainly because I like them for different reasons and since this is a CCM blog, I felt I needed to made a differentiation. Most importantly though, may the music recommended here point you to The One who this season is for: Jesus Christ Our LORD! Christian Classics: 1. Amy Grant- Home For Christmas/ A Christmas Album   When I was a kid, we had both of these albums recorded to one of those 80 minute cassette tapes (one album on each side) so in my mind, these two Amy Grant classics go together- I can't think of one without the other.   Home For Christmas  is a classy holida

With so many "Holiday" albums being released each and every year, its hard to figure out which ones are worth your time.  We can only take so many versions of "Silent Night" or "Let It Snow" so what makes a good Christmas Album is unique song selection, creative arrangements of old chestnuts and quality new compositions.  Below are my lists of the best Christmas releases of 2012: 1. Francesca Battistelli- Christmas Best Original Songs: Heaven Everywhere, You're Here, December 25, Christmas Is Best Cover Songs: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Marshmallow World Synopsis: I think the original songs are the best part of this CD (which is rare for holiday albums) and I am sure we will be hearing these for a while.  This one is worth buying the physical CD because the album packaging includes holiday stories, baking recipes, and cool pictures :)  Like Amy Grant's Home For Christmas , this is an album you will find yourself returning to