- White Christmas, sung by Bing Crosby -- There is no better Christmas song, sung any better than Bing Crosby, ever.
- Merry Christmas Darling, original composition and song by Karen Carpenter -- The classic Christmas ballad that everyone fell in love with, in the 80s.
- Christmas Time is Here, original sound recording from A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Mele Kalikimaka, sung and performed by Cyril Pahinui -- Most people would have Bing Crosby here with his iconic rendition of this song, but Pahinui's slack key guitar is perfect.
- Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson orchestration, performed by Boston Pops Orchestra, directed by John Williams -- Leroy Anderson's orchestration is the only one worth listening to, and John Williams has always kept this song moving at the right speed -- not too fast, not too slow -- with the bright brass of the Boston Pops.
- Silver Bells, sung by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards -- The absolute best crooner in history makes this recording a must-have; this recording makes you melt away.
- Carol of the Bells, performed and sung by the Mormon Tabernacle
- Do you hear what I hear?, instrumental performed by Keola Beamer
- The Christmas Song, sung by Nat King Cole -- He's the second-best crooner behind Bing Crosby, and his version rises above all, including Mel Torme's, although old Mel Torme is much better than young Mel Torme.
- Merriest Hawaiian Christmas, sung by the Honolulu Boys Choir
These five albums are what I would call essential in any collection, but especially in mine:
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