It doesn't feel like Christmas until the music starts. And whether you prefer to rock around the Christmas tree or walk in a winter wonderland, holiday songs summon up powerful memories and emotions. Even the Grinch appreciated a good carol. This book celebrates this unique body of music, from Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" to today's classics. It's the behind-the-scenes story of how these songs were written and recorded, how they sold, which ones lasted, and which ones disappeared. And it's about what the music says -- about Christmas in America. Illuminated with color reproductions of vintage album covers, celebrity Christmas cards, top ten lists, and more, this is a book that anyone who loves Christmas and music will treasure.