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Countless singers have recorded the now-famous title track to this 14-song collection, but none have explored its evocative nuances as fully as the man who first brought it into our living rooms–Nat King Cole. Then again, his honeyed throat and refined delivery allowed him to make just about any song his own–even ubiquitous carols such as “O Holy Night” and “Adeste Fideles.” Cole’s gift–the thing that made him beloved by grandmas and jazzbos alike–was his ability to conjure images so vivid, you need only close your eyes in order to see, say, a snow-swept town square (“Caroling, Caroling”) or that holy scene from 2,000 years ago (“Away in a Manger”). –David Sprague

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Like Bing Crosby‘s “White Christmas,” Nat Cole’s “The Christmas Song” stands as one of two or three pillars of holiday music. This collection of songs and greetings includes another technologically induced daughter-father duet on Mel Torme‘s classic hit as well daddy Cole’s 1961 version of the tune. Fans of both Natalie and her dad will put this on the top of their wish lists. Two previously unreleased tracks–”God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” and “O Come All Ye Faithful”–will prompt a lot of lovers of Christmas music to fall in love again with Cole’s incomparable style and timeless voice. –Martin Keller

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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sets the tone for what Christmas albums should sound like, and Joy to the World upholds their exacting standard of excellence. Re-released from two concerts recorded in 1970 and 1977 and repacked with three bonus tracks, this collection is as perfect as it gets, thanks to pristine production, gorgeous vocal arrangements, and stately accompaniment by the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. This record will set the mood for reveling, both with more contemporary carols, like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “The Christmas Song,” and sacred numbers, such as Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” and “O Holy Night.” Joy to the World qualifies as an essential yuletide album. –Jaan Uhelszki

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The Flintstones have been entertaining families for 49 years. Prime-time’s first animated series started airing in 1960 and has been around in some form ever since. Over the years, there have been three Flintstones Christmas TV specials and in 1965, Hanna-Barbera released an album of Christmas favorites sung by Pebbles & Bamm-Bamm. Pulled from the Hanna-Barbera archives and digitally remastered, this album is finallyavailable again to be enjoyed by families during the holidays.