Best Christmas Carol Albums: Festive Fun with Il divo, Bing Crosby and More

Bing Crosby White Christmas. This really is the essential sound of Christmas. No Christmas is totally complete without Crosby's Silent night and silver bells. This album costs around $10 and is a great gift for anyone who loves a classic, just like a little black dress. that simply never goes out of fashion. Got the feeling that some tuxes will come out and some serious crooning will be happening with this one. For the man in your family who has harboured a secret desire or singing along with the rat pack!

Il divo -The Christmas Collections. . The boys are back. The operatic tones covering some classic tunes. Also, their new Album, "The Promise" is equally impressive. It doesn't contain Carols, but If amazing grace doesn't get you snuggled around the fire, I don't know what will! For romantic couples by the fire and for the for budding opera stars, including mom making her killer italian sauces, let no aria or ragu go unturned!!! The cost is $9.99

Christmas Hits -Various Artists. At just his one is definitely one for a rock around the christmas tree. Young and old will enjoy some of the older and newer number ones released over Christmas. Perhaps for the big family who could have trouble deciding how to please everyone, this may just be the perfect album. A mix of Carols and more modern chart Christmas music, it has something for everyone. Tunes for jiving and tunes for a slow dance under the mistletoe, this album has you covered. A feast from Band aid, to Wham, this should have everyone up on their feet from the dog, to the kids, and even granny and grandpa hot footing around the dance-floor!!! $57.99 new but it may also be possible to get a used copy online. It is worth it though as it is 2 Cds.

O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Carols at King's College, Cambridge. King's College has one of the oldest traditions in the UK of performing carols every year. It is broadcast around the world. Perfect for putting on in the kitchen when preparing the family festive feast and also perfect for putting on when opening the rest of the gifts around the tree. Who knows even the most cool, radical young teen might get swept away with the magic of a choir that has literally been keeping up this tradition for hundreds of years.. $10.99.

"The Best Carols Album in the World ..... Ever" Various Artists. The top ten of classic carols. Everything from Ding dong merrily on high to Holly and the Ivy. Some songs may be more well known over in the UK, but they are all gorgeous and fabulously sung by seven Choirs. If all the modern Christmas hits drive you mad, and you want your classic favourite carols, this is the one to go for. The seven choirs are the choir of King's college (Cambridge), the Bach Choir (London), the Clare College singers (Cambridge), the Temple Church choir (London), the Taverners choir, the Midiaevel Babes and the Huddersfield choral society. A brief history of each is included in the liner notes.

It is an older album, so the price is good at $11 for a double CD.