I’m not usually a big fan of celebrity Christmas albums. I actually think it’s kind of silly for artists to try and make their own holiday songs, but I have to say that I am love with Sarah McLachlan’s “Wintersong.” The 12-song album was released mid-October, a little too early for the Holidays, but is packed with the classic and soothing sound we have all come to know and love from the Canadian-born songstress. With covers of John Lennon’s famous “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” and Joni Mitchell’s “River,” McLachlan has brought back the original joy and comfort one would expect from a holiday album. No crazy drumbeats, rock guitar or pop flair, “Wintersong” is truly the perfect mix for the season. McLachlan has also included a new recording, the title track “Wintersong.” “River” was originally released on Mitchell’s album Blue, in 1971. Although the song isn’t a traditional Christmas song, the holiday is featured in the lyrics (It’s coming on Christmas, they’re cutting down trees/Putting up reindeers singing songs of joy and peace…). Other highlight’s include Sarah’s renditions of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and “Christmas Time Is Here,” from the 1965 classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. This track also features Diana Krall on piano. So why should run out and buy this album? The answer is simple. If you want to have the perfect holiday party, meal or evening by the fire you’re going to need the perfect soundtrack. No more, no less – “Wintersong,” is you best bet to having yourself a Merry Little Christmas.