The Pearl Strings recorded this CD in December 2013.

 

1. Bluegrass, White Snow—You’ll just want to sing along on the chorus with this song that hearkens back to bygone times when making music together was the highlight of the Christmas season. June-vocals, Helen-fiddle, Judy-banjo, Jen-guitar, Barb-bass, Vocals on chorus–Helen, Judy, Barb, Jen
2. Winter Wonderland—We had enough snow this season to make Maryland a real winter wonderland. We just smiled and sang our way through it! June, Jen, Barb-vocals, Judy-guitar, Helen-viola, Barb-bass
3. Christmas Dinner—Singing about the food we eat at Christmas gets our mouths watering! June, Jen, Judy, Barb, Helen-vocals, Helen-viola, Jen-guitar, Judy-banjo, Barb-bass
4. Santa Set—Three songs about Santa–Up on the Housetop, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter. The last song has updated words to reflect our cyber existence. Jen-vocal, guitar, June-vocal, bodhran, Judy-banjo, Helen-fiddle, Barb-bass
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen—An instrumental version of an old favorite with great driving rhythms. Helen-violin, Judy-cello, Jen-clarinet, Barb-djembe, June-finger cymbals.
6. The Bell that Couldn’t Jingle—An oldie but goodie, we had fun dusting this song off and giving it a little jingle. June-vocals, bells, Judy-piano, Jen-ukulele, harmony, Helen-ukulele, harmony, Barb-bass
7. All I want for Christmas is You—Christmas is about being with the one you love, and you’ll want to be with Jen as she sings this song! Jen-vocals, June-harmony, Judy-guitar, Barb-bass, Helen-piano and snare
8. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem—Along with a host of country singers, we love this melodic song about the star as a symbol of hope for salvation! Jen-vocals, Helen-fiddle, Judy-guitar, Barb-bass, June, Judy, Barb-harmony
9. The Christmas Waltz—Close your eyes and hum along with June as we waltz our way through the holidays. June-vocals, Helen-viola, harmony, Judy-cello, Jen-guitar, Barb-drum
10. Silent Night/Peace, Peace—This contemplative arrangement of Silent Night gives one a moment to ponder the message of the Christmas season. June, Jen, Helen, Judy, Barb-vocals, Helen-violin, Judy-guitar, Barb-bass.