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If you’re not already a Sufjan (pronounced soof-yun) fan then I’m about to knock your socks off (or else leave them squarely on your feet if you’re more of a GNR person…in fact, feel free to skip this one, too much banjo for you).

You may have thought original Christmas music ended with Paul McCartney or Wham, but Mr. Stevens brings us not just a song or an album but a box set!  Actually, a lot of the music here is traditional but, for me, the originals are the highlights.  All in all he probably wrote 8 or 9 new Christmas songs for the album.  Check out three favorites below.

Come on! Let’s Boogey to the Elf Dance!

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Put the Lights On the Tree

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That Was the Worst Chrimstas Ever

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