Soundtrack by Katrina: Holiday Edition

I don't know about you guys, but in my house growing up Christmas music was all you heard starting the day after Thanksgiving. I have a tendency to listen to a little bit of it all year, but I definitely listen to more after Thanksgiving. So I thought I'd share some of my favorite Christmas/Holiday related jams.

1. Pink Martini - Schedryk (Ukrainian Bell Carol)



Okay so I already shared this on Facebook, but I really wanted to put something from this album on here. Really what I wanted was Elohai N'tzor, but I can't find it on YouTube... so yeah. Basically this album is solid gold and I recommend getting it to everyone. I haven't gotten this much out of a Christmas album in a while and it basically makes me happy.

2. Sufjan Stevens - It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!



Out of the 42 Sufjan Christmas songs I have (and let me say that his Songs for Christmas collection is also recommended) this one is probably the catchiest. I didn't want to pick on of the covers of classics, even if they are all great. It sounds like Christmas to me. The demands to be glad, sang in a sort of whiney downtrodden-ish voice really sums up most Christmases I've experienced.

3. Bright Eyes - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas



I like sad Christmas songs! They're the ones I tend to listen to year round. Holidays are sad you guys! I tend to find Conor Oberst hilarious no matter what he's trying to pull off, but the melancholy really works for this song. So if you feel like getting the holiday blues throw this on.

4. From White Christmas - Snow



It wasn't Christmas in our house without watching White Christmas. This song always had a special place in my heart. It's not really a holiday specific song (okay "what is Christmas with no snow" counts, but whatever), but it reminds me why I used to love snow (before I started driving). Plus it's just so much fun to sing along to!

5. Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney - Silver Bells



Is it cheating to do repeat artists? I don't care. Silver Bells is awesome, Bing Crosby is awesome, and Rosemary Clooney is extra awesome.

Sorry there wasn't much written about the songs. I think holiday songs tend to speak for themselves. Maybe I'll post something legit in the next couple of days.