Peaceful Christmas Music

Peaceful Christmas Music To Take The Stress Out Of The Holidays

Let's face it, the holiday season can be stressful. Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and peace, but holiday pressures can rise up to cause tension.

Give yourself or someone you love the gift of relaxation and peace. Music has always been very therapeutic and healing. Just five minutes spent listening to these holiday musical selections can bring about a greater sense of well-being.

This is the music playing in my home right now and it is definitely soothing my soul. So download a few of these songs, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let the peace enfold you.

How This Music Review Works

I like to provide music samples so you can listen for particular songs that touch your spirit. This is a collection of serenity featuring various instruments and genres. Think of your time here as a mini retreat. It is my hope that you leave here feeling refreshed. Thank you for spending this time in my music room. It is always a great joy to share the beauty of the holiday season. Christmas blessings to you!

Jim Brickman Sampler

I frequently choose this music for my listening pleasure. Jim Brickman is one of my favorite musicians. I find Jim's music to be perfect for so many different settings and occasions. I play it for inspiration when I am creating art, as background music for candlelight dinners, and as soothing music to help me wind down. Just click on any image below to sample Jim Brickman's music.
Canon In G ~Jim Brickman Instrumental Piano~
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Jim Brickman Holiday Albums

I still enjoy these albums as much as the day I first bought them. Listening is always great, but it is also very relaxing to play Jim Brickman's music. I buy the sheet music for mellow moments at my piano keyboard.
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Sheet Music

Get Jim Brickman's songbooks so you will have the music to play all of your favorite songs.
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Peaceful Guitar Music

I play acoustic guitar and find guitar music to be very effective for relaxation. Here are some of my personal recommendations. Enjoy!

Holiday Guitar Albums

Here's the best new instrumental guitar album I have found for the 2011 holiday season. I love all of the arrangements.
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Acoustic Guitar - Greensleeves

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Greensleeves Steve Erquiaga Windham Hill Holiday Guitar Collection

Another Favorite Artist of Mine

George Skaroulis

For a few moments of tranquility, just play any of the George Skaroulis music videos provided here. George's music is frequently played by those engaged in the healing arts. Access the music by clicking on any of images below.
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I Love the Music of George Skaroulis

This is one of my favorite holiday albums. Highly recommended!

Season Traditions

Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

I first got hooked on the music of George Skaroulis when I came upon this holiday album. You can sample the songs below or click through this link to sample the album on Amazon.

George Skaroulis Holiday Sampler

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What Child Is This George Skaroulis Season Traditions

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Good King Wenceslas George Skaroulis Season Traditions

iTunes

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O Tannenbaum George Skaroulis Season Traditions

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Silent Night George Skaroulis Season Traditions

Peace For The New Year

5-Star Albums

It's not easy to get perfect ratings these days, but these albums have earned the top 5-star review from happy (and relaxed) customers.
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I'm all for peace. How about you? Can you offer a thumbs up for a little holiday tranquility?

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Fireside Music

Peaceful music is great anytime, anywhere, but I love to listen to it by the fireplace. Many an evening I have fallen asleep to this music while curled up on a rug in front of the fire. It doesn't get more relaxing than that. If you don't have a fireplace, try the next best thing — a realistic fireplace DVD. These popular fireplace DVDs create a wonderful ambience to match the warm tone of this meditative music. I wish I had had one of these virtual fireplaces when I lived in tropical places that were way too hot for a real fire.
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Celtic Christmas

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Drive the Cold Winter Away/Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent Paul Kara Ross & Ben Bauman Celtic Christmas Instrumentals: Drive the Cold Winter Away

Sussex Carol

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Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night) Paul Kara Ross & Ben Bauman Celtic Christmas Instrumentals: Drive the Cold Winter Away

Celtic Medley

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We Three Kings/The First Noel Paul Kara Ross & Ben Bauman Celtic Christmas Instrumentals: Drive the Cold Winter Away

Celtic Harp

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Huron Carol Lori Pappajohn Celtic Harp for Christmas

Secret Garden

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Another Favorite Duo

Secret Garden

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Celebration Secret Garden White Stones

Secret Garden Albums

I find this music to be very soulful and meditative.
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Renaissance Music

Mannheim Steamroller

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Patapan - God Rest Ye - Monneye/Roth Mannheim Steamroller Renaissance Holiday

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Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine - Praetorius Mannheim Steamroller Renaissance Holiday

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Smooth Jazz

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Your Favorite Music For Relaxation

What is your choice of music for relaxation? Did any of these musical selections appeal to you?

  • darciefrench Dec 31, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    I enjoyed this peaceful music, many thanks
  • charlesgrimes Dec 16, 2011 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    Much appreciated. Thanks.
  • sockii Dec 14, 2011 @ 7:41 am | delete
    Christmas season blessings on this lovely collection of peaceful music!
  • Koupie Dec 11, 2011 @ 4:54 pm | delete
    Dropped by to check out your new selections, I really am liking the sound of "Secret Garden"
    It ' s very soothing to me :)
  • aesta1 Dec 10, 2011 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Noise bothers me so much...it is disharmony and soul gets disturbed.
  • BeyondRoses Dec 7, 2011 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Love your music selections for Christmas. I always favor the peaceful, sad music. Hope your holidays are peaceful, and full of happiness.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Dec 8, 2011 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Glad you loved this music. Happy holidays!
  • GayleMcLaughlin Dec 7, 2011 @ 9:20 am | delete
    I loved all of your selections! Heres to a peaceful Christmas season to you!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Dec 7, 2011 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed the music. Peace to you and your loved ones.
  • Koupie Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:32 am | delete
    I have been listening to Enya Christmas music for relaxation, but now I have so many more here to choose from. thank you :)
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Dec 7, 2011 @ 9:30 am | delete
    I'm glad you mentioned Enya. I am adding new music here today and plan to include one of Enya's music videos. Thanks so much for the blessing!
  • Koupie Dec 7, 2011 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    Ahhhh came back to see Enya, love her music :)
  • fanfreluche Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:24 am | delete
    I do love Celtic Harp
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:43 am | delete
    Celtic harp is really amazing music. We share an appreciation for that music. So glad you stopped by.
  • love4randomness Dec 7, 2011 @ 12:33 am | delete
    Cool lens. Squid-liked :) I just made a lens "Top 25 Christmas songs for 2011" feel free to check it out. Happy Holidays.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:42 am | delete
    I will stop by your new web page. Thanks for your visit!
  • karmicchristian Dec 6, 2011 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    Hmm... My favorites (most often regardless of seasons) would be Indian Chant music and Vanghelis. I find some new and interesting songsters here. Thanks for sharing!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:41 am | delete
    I have some chant albums, too. Very meditative. I may need to add a few here. Thanks for reminding me. Appreciated!

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