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Few things evoke more holiday spirit than festive Christmas songs. On A Family Christmas, Putumayo offers a collection of yuletide favourites performed by a fascinating array of artists that every family is sure to enjoy whilst trimming the tree or sharing a Christmas meal.

Seattle-based Johnny Bregar delivers an acoustic rendition of the time-honoured “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” recorded especially for this album. Sleigh bells jingle in singer-songwriter Martin Sexton’s stripped down version of “Holly Jolly Christmas.” Incorporating quirky vocals with a jazzy flare, California-based Big Bad Voodoo Daddy adds his signature retro-swing style to the Louis Armstrong hit “Is Zat You Santa Claus?,” bringing to mind images of Santa stealthily delivering presents to an eager household. And Leon Redbone’s heartwarming interpretation of the holiday standard “Let It Snow” will keep you cozy on the coldest of Christmas nights.

A Family Christmas also features classic songs by country music star Deana Carter; The Christmas Jug Band featuring bluesy singer-songwriters Angela Strehli and Maria Muldaur; British folksinger Kate Rusby; bluegrass innovator Sam Bush; and one of America’s best-loved party bands, Brave Combo. New Orleans-based husband and wife duo Debbie Davis and Matt Perrine and fellow Crescent City musicians Lars Edegran and His Santa Claus Revelers with Big Al Carson round out this joyous collection.

Listen to a clip from Track 1 of the album:

 

Our broad selection of world music is produced by a record company that is committed to helping communities in the countries from where the music originates.

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Christmas card with Bethlehem scene design. Comes in a pack of 10 complete with envelopes.

Message inside reads: With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Size: 23 x 9 cm

Our Christmas cards are supplied by an organisation called Bible Lands. They support partners working in the Middle East who provide some of the poorest communities with healthcare, education and improved living conditions.

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Christmas card with dove design. Comes in a pack of 10 complete with envelopes.

Message inside reads: May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you always.

Size: 23 x 9 cm

Our Christmas cards are supplied by an organisation called Bible Lands. They support partners working in the Middle East who provide some of the poorest communities with healthcare, education and improved living conditions. These cards are manufactured using wood pulp from sustainable forests.

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Burn time: 60 hours (approx)

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Burn time: 60 hours (approx)

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Burn time: 60 hours (approx)

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