For nearly two decades, the Christmas edition of Brian O'Donovan's radio program, A Celtic Sojourn, has been a seasonal highlight for public radio audiences. This tradition has now inspired the extraordinary holiday concert presented on this CD. Says O'Donovan, "Our initial idea was simple: replicate the gatherings that we love to have at this time of year with family and friends. Share some songs, read some poetry, tell a few stories, and dance. We simply decided to expand the guest list!" Here is a delightful panoply of Celtic Christmas songs, superbly recorded. Nollaig faoi shona dhuit (Merry Christmas)!
- 1. Amhran Oiche Mhaith (Song of Night) Navan 1:04
- 2. Silent Night Navan 2:03
- 3. Mary's Boy Child Fionnuala O'Donovan 4:12
- 4. Three Kings Robbie O'Connell 2:55
- 5. This Time Will Pass Karan Casey 4:21
- 6. Angels We Have Heard on High Karan Casey with Ensemble and Audience 3:23
- 7. Shalom Aleichem Tony McManus and Billy Novick 4:26
- 8. Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake Robbie O'Connell 3:20
- 9. An Bhuatais/The Bucks of Oranmore Michelle Mulcahy 7:17
- 10. Oh Holy Night Karan Casey and Navan 4:52
- 11. In the Bleak Midwinter Fionnuala O'Donovan 2:44
- 12. The First Noel Navan 2:26
- 13. Christmas in the Trenches Robbie O'Connell 6:42
- 14. Gradh Liom (Love to Me) Navan 2:16
