One of the highlights of Christmas mass is when O Holy Night is sung -- the woman who's been singing there has been doing it since I was a kid, and has an incredible voice. Almost always ends in applause--in church!

That song is playing towards the end of 29TH STREET, while Frank (Anthony LaPaglia) is running in the snow, after he gives away the Lotto ticket to save his father. Powerful song. Great movie, too!

I just love this song. Everytime I hear it I get goosebumps. Thanks for posting the link Geoffy. I like Josh Groban's version.

Yes, Groban's rendition is definitely one of the best.

I also enjoy CELINE DION'S rendition as well as MARIAH CAREY'S rendition.

It's just a very touching and moving song.

Would you happen to know if Bocelli sings this song in english?

Perry Como was one of my favorite singers of all-time. As good as his rendition of this song was, Bing Crosby's was better. I don't know if I associate Crosby with singing "God's music" because of his Father O'Malley roles, but he was MEANT to sing "religious" songs. Listen to his version (link below):

BING CROSBY SINGS "DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?"

I agree all around SC. Outstanding!

I never owned this song until recently, but it always has been on the top of my favorite Christmas songs. I play it a lot this time of year. Still seems to fit in with today's world.

TIS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb2YSAVHmIE

That must have been quite a show, DC. What were the ages of the kids?

Here is a link to download the Three Tenors Christmas collection:

http://www.4shared.com/dir/4567302/46408d4f/The_Three_Tenors_-_Christmas.html

Enjoy!

I love to hear the kids singing their carols!
It was my daughters last week but my 2 oldest boys have theirs tomorrow night,a special candlelit service(followed by mince pies and sherry for the parents :))

This is one of my favorite versions of "We wish you a Merry Christmas"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h2rjvdLgJc&feature=related

They ranged from 4 years old into adulthood.

This is especially for SC:

Frank Sinatra - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Thank you afs! One of my favorite Christmas songs by my favorite artist.

Judging by his voice, that particular recording came from the late 1950's or early 60's. Its far from the best rendition of that song but its great to hear Ol' Blue Eyes again.

You're welcome, I figured you particularly would enjoy this.

It is from this album: Christmas with the Rat Pack. But I've no idea when it was actually recorded for the first time. I trust your expertise on that.

I suspect we all associate the songs with our childhood. The ONE song that always meant Christmas to me as a kid was Bing Crosby's "White Christmas".

I believe it was one of the most popular recordings of all time. Check out the link below to hear Bing's magic:

BING CROSBY'S "WHITE CHRISTMAS"