From the timeless Cherry - Tree Carol to the shimmering Silver Lights of winter, Celtic musicians bring their heart and heritage to the season. Discover new holiday favorites and old traditions wrapped in music… on Celtic Christmas Music #86

WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC

I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today.

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0:14 - The Fire "The Cherry - Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas

4:11 - WELCOME

4:48 - Cynthia Shelhart "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen/When Christ Was Born (Tra Va Ruggit Creest)" from That Night In Bethlehem

7:25 - Sheri O'meara, Locklin Road "Ring That Bell" from Christmas Light

11:03 - Ashley Davis (feat. Shane Hennessy) "Silver Lights" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II

14:39 - THANKS

15:20 - Reilly "Good King Wenceslas" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas

18:48 - Steel Clover "As Lately We Watched" from Season of Love

21:44 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Rise Up Shepherd - Bright Morning Stars" from A Chivalrous Cricketmas

26:34 - CLOSING

27:00 - Willowgreen "Our Wish" from Winter

30:03 - CREDITS

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