Even in department store Muzak, it's often easy to recognize the strains of "Silent Night "or "Hark ,the Herald Angels Sing" in the weeks before Christmas. Just reflecting on the words can be a quick way to turn your thoughts back to Jesus' birth.

Since there is so much beautiful Christmas music, from traditional Christmas carols to new music from Christian artists, make sure to pull out those CDs or load up your iPod early in December.  Check out our suggestions of top Christmas Carol renditions by Christian artists.