I agree with the other review by Peter, but he didn't mention my favourite song, so I thought I'd add my two bits here.  I think the best song on this album, by far, is I Don't Want a Lot.  It's permanently on a couple of my year-round playlists and is 1 of 21 songs I've given a 5-star rating to in a library of 1498 songs.  I really love Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas too and Go Tell it on the Mountain will get everyone singing along in short order.
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This album is pure loveliness, both in production and musicality. From the ukulele-led rendition of “I’ll be Home for Christmas” to the acoustic guitar/electric-piano version of O Come All Ye Faithful, with it’s new chords. In fact, that’s one of the best parts of this album – the new & unique arrangements and chordal/melodic changes Gilbert brings to most of the songs. While the eight classic songs are all memorable takes on the traditional versions, the three originals here are nothing to sneeze at. She’s clearly a gifted songwriter, with a strong sense of melody, with subtle male harmony on “Rest in the Light”, with lyrics that tell the story of Christ’s life beyond just his birthday. With engaging strings and delicate banjo and piano accompaniment, this is a really remarkable song. The Norah Jones-y take on “Silent Night” is also very cool, though it seems silly to just single out a few of the many wonderful songs here.
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