Best Selling Christmas Songs of All Time

When you talk about Christmas, you can’t ignore the Christmas music that can be heard everywhere in December. After all, music plays a significant role in creating the desired atmosphere. 

Best Selling Christmas Songs of All Time

1. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? - 1984, 1985, 2004 
2. Boney M  - Mary's Boy Child - 1978
3. Wham! - Last Christmas - 1984, 1985
4. Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child - 1957
5. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody  - 1973, 1981, 1983, 1998, 2006
6. Bing Crosby - White Christmas - 1942, 1977, 1998
7. Cliff Richard - The Millennium Prayer - 1999 
8. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born - 1976
9. Gene Autry - Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer - 1999
10. Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock - 1957

Gummibar's New Christmas Album

The Internet sensation, Gummibär has been hard at work this holiday season recording his new Christmas album called Christmas Jollies! The new five track album includes five Christmas favorites including Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, and O Christmas Tree. This one is sure to ring in the holiday cheer with kids and adults alike. The album can be purchased on iTunes or the official Gummibär website (where you can also stream the full songs for free before purchasing).



Merry Christmas from your favorite animated gummy bear!

Celebrate the Holidays

Each day leading up to December 25th, visitors open a virtual door to reveal a way to give back to their community or contribute to global programs. In addition to charitable tips, behind each door visitors can find festive surprises including tracks from Peter Buffett’s beautiful holiday album, Star of Wonder, behind-the-scenes vlogs, and a first look at excerpts from Peter's upcoming book, Life is What You Make It.

The calendar can be viewed here: www.peterbuffett.com/advent.

A Star Still Shines

The Glenn Mohr Chorale released a Christmas CD recently. The title is "A Star Still Shines." The CD is aptly named for the chorus shines with Christmas carol favorites and newly loved songs. The lyrics -- my favorite is Christmas in Heaven -- are beautifully written and the choir is brightly talented.

A new site, The Glenn Mohr Chorale, was launched this week and links to Youtube and Facebook are available. You can get a catch an wonderful earful of the music on the site too. If you're on Facebook, befriend the Chorale for updates.

(Updated 11/11/09.)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Schedule

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra has announced their 2009 tour schedule.

If you join the fan club you can purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. It doesn't cost anything to join the club.

Christmas with a Captial C

Sing to Me Saturday #3

Mary, Did You Know? by Mark Lowry

Mark wrote this song and it's my all-time favorite Christmas song. I know many artists have recorded it but Mark's version is by far the BEST rendition of this song. When I hear this song, I stop in my tracks and feel the presence of my precious Lord.


Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you.

Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God.

The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again.
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb.

Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am.




Share your favorite &/or cherished songs at All Things Cherished with my Sing to Me Saturday meme.

More House on Christmas Street

Judy has graciously offered to give away an album an month! Whoo hoo! To enter, just leave any comment on any post throughout the month. This will need to be done each month you want to enter. Good luck to you all!

Judy Pancoast is a children's musician from New Hampshire. She is an acclaimed, independent children's musician. She has also produced a Christmas CD titled "The House on Christmas Street."

A review of this album was done previously.

It is Judy's dream for "The House on Christmas Street" to become a real Christmas hit. The song will bring back memories of your childhood and that one house that was always emphatically over-dressed for the Christmas season.

Sing to Me Saturday #2

O Holy Night sung by Josh Grobin

The words and lyrics of the old carol 'O Holy Night' were written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847. Cappeau was a wine seller by trade but was asked by the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He obliged and wrote the beautiful words of the hymn. He then realised that it should have music to accompany the words and he approached his friend Adolphe Charles Adams (1803-1856). He agreed and the music for the poem was therefore composed by Adolphe Charles Adams. Adolphe had attended the Paris conservatoire and forged a brilliant career as a composer. It was translated into English by John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893).


O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!


This song touches my heart and Josh's voice is awesome in this song.





Check out the other songs and lyrics and share what songs you cherish at Sing to Me Saturday at All Things Cherished.

The House on Christmas Street Winner

Thanks so very much to Judy for donating The House on Christmas Street for this giveaway.

The winner is Teresa. Congratulations, Teresa!

Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway and sharing your thoughts about your most memorable Christmas gift.

Graciously, Judy has offered to host more giveaways here at 365 Days of Christmas later in the year.

The House on Christmas Street Giveaway

Thanks to the generosity of Judy Pancoast 365 Days of Christmas is hosting a giveaway.

Judy is the artist, composer, and performer of the holiday hit "The House on Christmas Street" (previously reviewed here at 365 Days of Christmas). Judy is a three-time winner of the Children's Music Web "Best Song for Young Children Award."

Judy is offering the CD "The House on Christmas Street" to one of my 365 Days of Christmas readers.

To be entered into a drawing for this CD, please leave a comment about your most memorable Christmas gift (either good or bad).

This contest closes Monday, April 13, 2009. On Tuesday, I will announce the winner.

To get more information about Judy, check out:
1-877-JUDY FUN
http://www.judypancoast.com/
www.itunes.com/judypancoast
www.myspace.com/judypancoast

The House on Christmas Street

Judy Pancoast is a children's musician from New Hampshire. She is an acclaimed, independent children's musician. She has also produced a Christmas CD titled "The House on Christmas Street."

This is a Christmas album your family will want to hear over and over again with heartwarming and "destined to be classic" originals. The album also features a new spin on the classic Rudolph and a Christmas time story by Judy.

It is Judy's dream for "The House on Christmas Street" to become a real Christmas hit. The song will bring back memories of your childhood and that one house that was always emphatically over-dressed for the Christmas season.

If you listen to the song, please let me know if you like it.

Sing to Me Saturday

The House on Christmas Street
By Judy Pancoast, 1998

Let me tell you about this house
There’s one in every town
It’s the one, at Christmas-time,
Where folks all gather ‘round.
Most times of the year you’d pass by and not look back,
Oh, but in December it’ll stop you in your tracks

Cause it’s got 47-thousand twinkling lights
And Santa Claus up on the roof
Dasher and Dancer and all the other reindeer
Rudolph’s up there, too.
With a band of merry snowmen dancing on the porch
And a couple of carolers singing by the lamp post over near the front door;
Jesus and His Family in a stable on the lawn
And a choir of heavenly angels singing “Silent Night” ‘til dawn;
It’s where everybody meets
It’s the house on Christmas Street

Every year, Thanksgiving Day,
While we digest our turkey
The family puts up its display,
You can see it from Albuquerque;
Papa says they’re electric bill must reach up to the sky!
But Mama says the joy it brings is more than money can buy

Cause it’s got 47-thousand twinkling lights
And Santa Claus up on the roof
Dasher and Dancer and all the other reindeer
Rudolph’s up there, too.
With a band of merry snowmen dancing on the porch
And a couple of carolers singing by the lamp post over near the front door;
Jesus and His Family in a stable on the lawn
And a choir of heavenly angels singing “Silent Night” ‘til dawn;
It’s where everybody meets
It’s the house on Christmas Street

Every tree is all aglow
With a “Season’s Greetings” banner hanging high
It’s so pretty in the snow
It’s got to put a sparkle in your eye
In your eye

Cause it’s got 47-thousand twinkling lights
And Santa Claus up on the roof
Dasher and Dancer and all the other reindeer
Rudolph’s up there, too.
With a band of merry snowmen dancing on the porch
And a couple of carolers singing by the lamp post over near the front door;
Jesus and His Family in a stable on the lawn
And a choir of heavenly angels singing “Silent Night” ‘til dawn;
It’s where everybody meets
It’s the house on Christmas Street


To hear the song, go here.

To participate in Sing to Me Saturday, go to All Things Cherished.

25 Days of Downloads

Every day through December 25, Amazon.com is unveiling a new holiday song available to download free for a limited time. Check back daily to see what's next.

Find Your Christmas I.Q.

Find your Christmas I.Q. by answering the questions below. No cheating and no looking up answers!

Each answer is a title from a famous Christmas Song.

1. A dude made of Frozen Water named for Wendy's dessert drink. (10 points)
2. Why Rudolph can't get insurance. (10 points)
3. Globalizing dish washing detergent. (10 points)
4. He who doesn't talk at the Round Table. (10 points)
5. Southern ladies in AARP. (10 points)
Bonus: The song of septuplets. (25 points)

Answers:
1. "Frosty the Snowman"
2. "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer"
3. "Joy to the World!"
4. "Silent Night" (Knight!)
5. "Silver Bells" (Belles!)
BONUS: "What Child is this?"

Score:
75 points = Some would say you're a Christmas genius. Others would say you really need to get some help.
50 - 65 points = You probably cheated...but hey, way to go. You must really like "The Far Side."
30 - 40 points = Good job. Your Christmas I.Q. is way above average.
10 - 20 points = You're normal. Be grateful.
0 points = Thanks for playing. Try again next year.

Christmas Carol Trivia Quiz

http://www.chicagotribune.com/carolquiz,0,4932856.triviaquiz

I missed four.

What is your score?