Celtic
Christmas Music
Christmas
songs performed by Celtic bandsEvery
year, countless people start looking for traditional Celtic Christmas music. Unfortunately,
there is not much traditional Celtic Christmas music. It's largely non-existant
outside of Wales. But you will find countless Celtic artists adding their unique
Celtic touch to traditional Christmas music and creating a sound as magical as
the tunes they play. Celtic
Christmas CDs: 
Celtic Christmas
The album that started a brilliant
collection of Celtic Christmas favorites from Windham Hill records. Features many
contemporary and traditional pieces from people like Loreena McKennit, Triona
Ní Dhomhnaill, Kevin Burke, Donal Lunny, Altan, John Cunningham and many
more. The album provides warmth for a cold Christmas and stands as magical as
Celtic music can be. It is a hauntingly beautiful collection of songs that should
be a part of every Celtic music lovers repetoire.
 Celtic
Christmas III
A wonderful selction of Celtic holiday tunes that
will put you in the mood to celebrate Christamas. Includes such favorites as "Lully
Lullay" by Nightnoise, "The Wexford Carol" by David Agnew/David Downes, and Brian
Dunning and Jeff Johnson's performance of "A Raven in the Snow".
 The
Christmas EP by Enya
For true Enya fans, the
Christmas EP is an incredible delight featuring her signature sound combined with
wonderful Christmas songs, including a Gaelic version of "Silent Night".
The big downside for many of this album is that there are only 7 tracks which
makes it an expensive buy, but well-enjoyed by those who purchase it.
 The
Bells of Dublin by The Chieftains
The Bells of Dublin is hailed as one of the best Chieftains albums out there.
It's packed with great music that is suitable for any time of year, but includes
over a score of great holiday tunes for the Christmas season. Teaming up with
a cast of great performers, the music shines bright with such favorites as Burgess
Meredith and Kevin Conneff in "Don Oiche Ud im Beithel" and "Wren
in the Furze", " The Wexford Carol" with Nanci Griffith, "O
Holy Night" with Rickie Lee Jones, and plenty more.
 Do
You Hear... Christmas with Heather, Cookie, & Raylene Rankin
While most of the music is not Celtic in nature, the Rankin sisters get together
to perform their favorite holiday songs from "Rockin Around the Christmas
Tree" to "Ave Maria" to "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It
Snow!" Great wholesome family music from the popular Celtic band.
 Celtic
Christmas IV
Celtic winter ballads and airs, including An
Droichead Liam O'Flynn and Aitdi Cuan by Maighread & Triona
Ni Dhomhnaill. The album is more Celtic than Christmas which might cause some
angst, but on the bright side, the music is fun to enjoy year round!
 To
Drive the Cold Winter Away by Loreena
McKennit
Loreena McKennit's "Christmas" album. Features a number
of traditional Celtic songs and carols, like "The Wexford Carol". Also
features "The Seasons" and "In Praise of Christmas". A nice
compliment to anyone's Christmas experience.
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