Much like my August post “Not Just the Weepies,” today’s post is about one of my favorite playlists. This one is what I call Christmas Mellow, and it’s pretty awesome if I do say so myself. I have some predictable holiday music, but this playlist is reserved for unusual Christmas music, stuff that isn’t overplayed in department stores and on the radio, and I always have great fun looking for new additions.
I should mention that although I am not at all religious and spend a fair amount of time bah-humbugging, a fair amount of this music is distinctly Christian. I find it lovely nontheless!
- Mary, Did You Know? (Pentatonix)
- Please Be Patient (Feist)
- See Amid the Winter’s Snow (Annie Lennox)
- Something About December (Christina Perri)
- Breath of Heaven (Sara Groves)
- In the Bleak Midwinter (Renee Fleming & Rufus Wainwright)
- Love Comes Down (Shane & Shane) (Since this one isn’t on YouTube, I’ve replaced it with their version of First Noel, which is also fantastic)
- Winter Song (Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson)
- Christmas is Now Drawing Near at Hand (Steve Winwood)
- Hallelujah (Light Has Come) (BarlowGirl)
- Maybe Next Year (Meiko)
- Christmas Song (Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds)
- The Heartache Can Wait (Brandi Carlile)
- Christmastime (Smashing Pumpkins)
- Wintersong (Sarah McLachlan)
- December (Norah Jones)
- Mistletoe (Colbie Caillat)
- Joseph’s Lullaby (MercyMe)
- Winter White (A Fine Frenzy)
- Winter Snow (Chris Tomlin feat. Audrey Assad)
- Songs for a Winter’s Night (Sarah McLachlan)

December 10, 2014 at 9:17 am
This is a remarkably beautiful playlist. I was not familiar with Sara Groves and am blown away by her voice. Thank you so much for this musical gift.
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December 10, 2014 at 11:28 am
That one is my absolute favorite, too! Glad you liked it.
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December 10, 2014 at 11:30 am
I’ve had this playing in the background all morning. iTunes should pay you a commission because I will be downloading several of these lovely songs. Truly, this post is a gift!!!
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December 10, 2014 at 11:52 am
I’m thrilled!
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December 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm
Thank you! Tom managed to fix my TV so I get the internet on it and the sound comes thru the good speakers. So I will be playing this while I decorate my tree tomorrow.
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December 10, 2014 at 2:20 pm
Lovely! It’s like I’m there with you!
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December 24, 2014 at 11:54 am
Someone in my family is bemoaning they have no idea what to get me. I said “no problem.” There are some songs I want to download. Here’s the list! Merry Christmas and thanks for this great gift of music. You have such good musical tastes!
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December 24, 2014 at 2:04 pm
Thank you! I’m so glad you’re liking what I’ve posted. You clearly have very good taste, too . . .
Happy Christmas!
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