Il Divo - for the holidays

>> Tuesday, November 25, 2008

It's that time of year...time to get that Christmas play list together and get ready to be immersed with cheer. We always have a Thanksgiving/Christmas tradition at my house. Let me explain...

We take a road trip to Michigan every Thanksgiving. On the trip there, the music is free reign. We put the ipod on shuffle and let it do it's thing. But on the return trip, now that's a different story. The 5 hour pilgrimage back to Indy...it's all Christmas music, all the time.

The return trip means that we listen to all our Christmas favorites. The music brings us into the mood. It prepares us mentally for coming home, decking the halls, being merry.

This year we will be listening to the Il Divo Christmas Collection, amongst other fantastic artist. If you are not familiar, Il Divo it's a smooth, silky, amazingly sweet quartet(and have I mentioned that they are stunningly handsome) brought together in 2004 by the world famous pop guru Simon Cowell.

We love the sound of the four some belting out classics such as O Holy Night, Ave Maria and Silent Night, just to name a few. Il Divo is the perfect choice quiet winter nights home with family and friends.

Il Divo
has so much more to offer than just Christmas Music. Right now, they are in the midst of launching their richest, most dynamic album ever, called The Promise. The Promise, well it promises to be their diverse album to date.

Buy it! You can pick up yourself a copy of the Il Divo Christmas Collection and The Promise right now on amazon.

Win it! We are giving away a copy of both the Il Divo Christmas Collection and luxury edition of the Promise album to on Simple Reader (a $42 value). To be entered, leave us a comment. Tell us what your favorite Christmas song is (other than the Il Divo Christmas Collection, of course).

Winner will be chosen December 2nd, 2008.

196 comments:

teri November 25, 2008 5:58 AM  

I love ALL Christmas music but Rocking Around the Christmas Tree is one song that is always a favorite!!
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babygyirl92699 November 25, 2008 6:07 AM  

I have to say that Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer is my absolute favorite,and of course Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer is as well.

AmandaK November 25, 2008 6:16 AM  

My favorite Christmas album is George Strait's Merry Christmas Strait To You. It's just wonderful!!

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Jenn S. November 25, 2008 6:31 AM  

My favorite Christmas song is "We Three Kings" . My favorite cd is "Home for Christmas" by Amy Grant

Jenna November 25, 2008 6:44 AM  

My favorite Christmas album is "Barenaked for the Holidays" by the Barenaked Ladies. Thanks for the giveaway!

abbygirl November 25, 2008 7:26 AM  

Favorite song is "Oh, Holy Night" especially sung by Josh Groban. Favorite album is Barbra Sreisand's Christmas Album. For her gorgeous voice and song only -really don't care for her personally - sorry - too political.

donna gonzalez November 25, 2008 9:43 AM  

i love all christmas music, but i love brenda lee's rocking around the christmas tree, and i love mariah carey's version of o' holy night.

sito50 November 25, 2008 10:00 AM  

My favorite Christmas album is Jimmy Buffet's. My favorite Christmas song, which is not on Jimmy's CD is Little Drummer Boy.

Sami November 25, 2008 11:30 AM  

I love Mariah Carey's All I want for Christmas


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Diane November 25, 2008 3:01 PM  

Anything Manheimm Steamroller; also last year's new CD by Michael Smith - beautiful!
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Annie November 25, 2008 4:06 PM  

Well my favourite of all time is "Peace On Earth" sung by
Bing Crosby and David Bowie!

I just watched it

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=gKTHvW2JcAA

and I cried lol

Thanks, this would be awesome to win

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Sandy November 25, 2008 4:36 PM  

I love listening to Nate King Cole sing Christmas favorites as well as Elvis- anything that can make me get goosebumps is good

Kelly F November 25, 2008 4:41 PM  

I have always liked What Child is This. It is such a beautiful song and it reminds me of my childhood choir lessons.

ky2here November 25, 2008 5:28 PM  

My favorite Xmas album is the John Water's Xmas. There are two particularly classic songs on there.

elaine November 25, 2008 6:31 PM  

I have always loved Little Drummer Boy no matter who is singing it! I'm a big fan of the music of Ill Divo!

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Krista November 25, 2008 9:48 PM  

I like this one song that has a 6/8 time running melody... can you tell I'm a musician and don't usually actually sing the songs? I can't even think of any of the words!
But I also love the Michael W. Smith Christmas albums!
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rlr260 November 25, 2008 10:32 PM  

My favorite Christmas album is the Carpenters' album. Karen had a such a sweet voice. rachelr01@charter.net

Marj November 26, 2008 2:16 AM  

My favorite is Bing Crosby's White Christmas. When I hear it, it takes me back to my childhood laying under the Christmas tree enchanted by the lights and decorations.

Andrea November 26, 2008 5:14 AM  

My favorite is Santa Baby. Hee,hee!!! I also really love the Chipmunks christmas songs. =) I LOVE CHRISTMAST MUSIC!!

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Faither November 26, 2008 5:32 AM  

"Thank You Very Much", from the movie "Scrooge" starring Albert Finney.

bohemiangypsy November 26, 2008 11:41 AM  

I enjoy all of Bing Crosby's Christmas music, including White Christmas and Mele Kalikimaka. I fondly remember watching his Christmas specials every year when I was very young. It was such a different time back then. I also enjoy Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Faith Hill as well. Thanks.

bamamiss November 26, 2008 1:33 PM  

I love all the old Traditional Carols. One of my favorite albums is "A CARNEGIE HALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT", recorded live 12/8 1991.

Pat November 26, 2008 3:06 PM  

I'll Be Home for Christmas is my favorite.
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Shelley November 26, 2008 3:11 PM  

Mariah Carey's Oh Holy Night is my favorite. Just beautiful (the whole CD is wonderful!!)

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Janell November 26, 2008 3:52 PM  

So hard to decide!! I love Mary Did you Know and I can listen to it over and over.

barbmccrea November 26, 2008 8:33 PM  

I love Grandma got run over by a reindeer, is my favorite!
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Carolyn November 26, 2008 8:33 PM  

I love Silent Night. It has always been my favorite. Thanks for sharing, sounds awesome.

carolyn s

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Anonymous November 27, 2008 4:41 AM  

My favourite is Carol of the Bells

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risanjax November 27, 2008 5:17 AM  

Silent Night by Jim Henson and the Muppets. It is informative and the kids enjoy it too.

Susan November 27, 2008 7:55 AM  

I think I have to say that my favourite Christmas album is (sorry) "A Christmas Together" by John Denver and the Muppets. There's poignancy and fun all together. My favourite song varies according to my mood--sometimes it's something from this album, sometimes it's "A Coventry Carol."

furygirl3132 November 27, 2008 8:33 AM  

White Christmas sung by Bing Crosby has to be the best all time Christmas song, his voice is magical. Thanks so much for a great giveaway!

Eloise
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intensev5 November 27, 2008 8:57 AM  

My favorite Christmas song is "The Little Drummer Boy". Thanks for the great contest:)

John Stetson November 27, 2008 9:07 AM  

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir makes wonderful Christmas music.

pintolinda November 27, 2008 10:30 AM  

I like Gene Autry's Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer.
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Ken November 27, 2008 11:01 AM  

I love Alvin And The Chipmunks "Christmas Song". I still want a hula-hoop.

misheybelle November 27, 2008 11:59 AM  

Where are you Christmas- Faith Hill It puts me into a wonderful holiday feeling. As well I love Little toy trians. I sing it to my daughter every year.

Anonymous November 27, 2008 3:09 PM  

I love ALL Christmas music but Silient Night is my favorite.

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turboterp November 27, 2008 4:28 PM  

I love Elvis' Christmas Album featuring Blue Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving!

okbarbie5 November 27, 2008 6:14 PM  

WOW...Il Divo is wonderful! Thanks for tha chance to win this CD. I also love...and I'm dating myself now...Perry Como's Christmas Album...see? I told you I would date myself!!!

Kristen November 27, 2008 6:54 PM  

My all time favorite Christmas song is Christmas Canon by Trans Siberia Orchestra.

windycindy November 27, 2008 9:38 PM  

Greetings! I like "The Little Drummer Boy" very much. Please enter me in your wonderful music giveaway drawing. Many thanks.....Cindi
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Carlos November 28, 2008 4:57 PM  

Bing Crosby and David Bowie duet - Little Drummer Boy! That is one powerful song

Zenas November 28, 2008 5:13 PM  

My fave religious song is O Holy Night and my favorite non-religious is Let It Snow.

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djolsen November 28, 2008 7:55 PM  

Mario Lanza singing "O Holy Night" it always makes me feel wonderful and I know all the words.

janehixon November 29, 2008 9:43 AM  

Josh Groban - NOEL and A Very Special Christmas #! are my favorite albums.

k5teacher November 29, 2008 6:19 PM  

We had a Julie Andrews Christmas album when I was a girl and whenever I hear one of those songs, it brings back such warm memories.

mhill November 29, 2008 6:51 PM  

I've always loved Silent Night and have to hear it every Xmas. It always makes me cry. I also like What Child is This. I would play it endlessly on the piano for some reason.
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Victoria November 29, 2008 6:56 PM  

Transiberian Orchestra's Christmas Sarajevo is my favorite! utgal2004 at yahoo dot com

wwe11 November 30, 2008 9:55 AM  

I like Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Anonymous November 30, 2008 1:08 PM  

Sandi Patti does a version of "O Holy NIght" that just soars!

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paryjeja November 30, 2008 2:11 PM  

"Peace On Earth" sung by
Bing Crosby and David Bowie

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Sherry R November 30, 2008 2:51 PM  

My favorite is Dream a Dream by Charlotte Church!

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mom2gabnnat November 30, 2008 5:19 PM  

Kenny G's Miracle Christmas album is one of my faves along with the Charlie Brown Christmas cd.

Amy November 30, 2008 5:29 PM  

My favorite Christmas songs are "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland and "Song for a Winter's Night" by Sarah McLachlan.
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AllieOop November 30, 2008 6:28 PM  

I don't know the title, but the song that Ray Charles sang in a recording when Chevy Chase was in the attic in Christmas Vacation. Also, Lo, How a Rose--the hymn.
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Kathleen November 30, 2008 7:12 PM  

I love the Carpenter's Christmas album, especially Merry Christmas Darling. It reminds me of my childhood and my parents' playing it on their huge stereo.

Anonymous November 30, 2008 8:06 PM  

Greensleeves, defines the season for me. So many wonderful renditions to be heard, I love to discover new takes on this classic.


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Gabriel November 30, 2008 8:09 PM  

Someday at Christmas by Stevie Wonder.

Please, enter me, great prize!!!

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lunadelmar November 30, 2008 8:40 PM  

Josh Grobans O Holy Night
I got Noel by Josh Groban last year and just about wore it out. I also love Nat King Cole The christmas Song Album
Thank you Happy Holidays

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sallyanne03 November 30, 2008 9:09 PM  

I love Elvis's If I Get Home on Christmas Day... Always makes me cry. Makes me realize how lucky I am to have family around! sally_sunbeam@yahoo.com

Melinda November 30, 2008 9:34 PM  

"Jingle Bell Rock". It is so upbeat.
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Anonymous November 30, 2008 9:36 PM  

"Oh Holy Night" ia my favorite Christmas song, and I love it on Josh Groban's "Noel" cd, and also I have always loved Johnny Mathis' version of the song.

Deborah December 1, 2008 3:43 AM  

My favorite Christmas song is "O Holy Night." I think almost everyone has recorded this song over the years, but the recording by Johnny Mathis is the one I listen to the most. asthenight at gmail dot com

Anonymous December 1, 2008 8:57 AM  

its between "white christmas" and "what child is this". thanks for the giveaway and meryy christmas everyone!

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Jayfr December 1, 2008 9:24 AM  

I like Vince Gill's Christmas album, and the song "It Won't Be the Same this Year".

Nikki M. December 1, 2008 9:26 AM  

My favorite Christmas song has always been "O' Holy Night". It always brings me to tears.

Nikki M. December 1, 2008 9:26 AM  

I forgot to leave something...
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pancak December 1, 2008 9:33 AM  

It has to be Bing Crosby and "White Christmas", although Johnny Mathis is a close second.

Ashton7 December 1, 2008 2:37 PM  

The soundtrack for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Rankin and Bass). Although I also love the Looney Toons Christmas album.

Anonymous December 1, 2008 5:43 PM  

"Silent Night" is my favorite.
Thanks!
-Mike

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Bonny Dixon MacIsaac December 1, 2008 5:54 PM  

I absolutely love Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas'. Gets me in the holiday spirit every time!

masonsgranny59 December 1, 2008 6:17 PM  

I heart Rocking Around the Christmas Tree :) ty 4 the awesome giveaway and entry!:)

jb December 1, 2008 6:34 PM  

I have always liked What Child is This. It is such a beautiful song and it reminds me of my childhood choir lessons.

Julianne December 1, 2008 7:08 PM  

Well, I love the classics for sure. I always love Bing Crosby and Gene Autry, etc. However, I miss hearing the Waitresses song, "Christmas Wrapping!" That was great hearing that all Christmas season long when I was a teen! Oh those were the days. LOL!

ReinyDey December 1, 2008 8:23 PM  

Mary, Did You Know? This song is so powerful, it gets to me every year.

Thank you,
ReinyDey@gmail.com

winrobg December 1, 2008 8:52 PM  

I'll Be Home For Christmas.

When I was little my cousin was in a coma and got a day pass to come home for Christmas. She later recovered and that is a special song every Christmas.

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michy27 December 2, 2008 12:01 AM  

Hands down my favorite xmas song is White Christmas by Otis Redding. It's just such a nice song to enjoy.

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Chey December 2, 2008 1:24 AM  

Gosh, I'd have to say my favorite is "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Elvis Presley!

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bboyle December 2, 2008 5:53 AM  

I am not a Mariah Carey fan usually but I love to here All I want for Christmas this time of year - it is so cheerful.

kaylee8 December 2, 2008 6:57 AM  

I have many favorites but one of mine is Alabama's Thistlehair the Christmas Bear!

Sarai December 2, 2008 9:23 AM  

My favorite is Bing Crosbys White Christmas and I also love Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

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Lisa E. December 2, 2008 12:49 PM  

One of my favorite Christmas songs is "Silver and Gold" by Burl Ives. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer will be on TV tomorrow, so I'll get to hear my song once again. :)
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Rebecca December 2, 2008 1:20 PM  

I have always been partial to Carol of the Bells, almost any rendition.
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Brande December 2, 2008 4:37 PM  

Every time I hear Elton John's "Step Into Christmas" I get excited about the holidays.

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