Christmas Music

I love Christmas!  I love the anticipation, the cheer, the food, the presents.  I don't so much enjoy the crowds at the malls, but that is neither here nor there.

I also love the message of Christmas. It is about a day to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  He came to this earth as a man to ultimately die for our sins.  He not only humbled himself to become man, but he entered as a baby, a baby born in a manager.  We don't deserve His grace, yet we are free to receive it.

Christmas is my favorite holiday for many, many reasons.  While I agree with this blogger's opinion and how American is pushing out Thanksgiving and that the consumerism of Christmas is taking over... I start listening to Christmas music November 1st each year (and I'll randomly break out my favorite CDs throughout the year).  I love Christmas music, especially from artists who keep Christ the center of Christmas and their Christmas Music.

Want to learn about some of my favorites?

Last year, I shared endlessly about Josh Wilson.  If you still have bought his Sing EP, I suggest you go and do that right now!

I also have found about Aaron Hale from MPT at his blog, Jesus Needs New PR.  I haven't downloaded the EP yet; I need to wait to get back to my personal computer.  But I have enjoyed listening to it on Aaron's website.

Speaking of MPT, he is doing a great giveaway on his blog through midnight tonight!  I am participating... you have a chance to win Chris Tomlin's new Christmas music/Worship CD and a bunch of other stuff. 

I also recommend you check on Daniel Renstorm's On the Incarnation.  It is his NEW Christmas EP.  It has 8 tracks and points to Christ throughout.  Daniel leads worship at my church, Providence Baptist, and I also love his other EP Adore and Tremble.  Support him and his wonderful music!

Other great Christmas CDs?  Well, I received Casting Crown's Peace on Earth for my birthday.  It is great.  I also love Andrew Peterson's Behold the Lamb of God or MercyMe's The Christmas Sessions.  And don't forget Shane and Shane's Glory in the Highest.

What are your favorite Christmas albums? CD's? songs?