Art and Music reflect with special clarity the various ways people in the course of history have understood and interpreted Christmas. The musical forms of CHRISTMAS literature range from gentle Pianissimo to vigorous Fortissimo, from meditative Adagio and solemn Maestoso to exciting Vivace, and from the simple sounds of triads to the charming dance of rhythm and tone colour.The present collection, carefully selected by Günter Kaluza, reflects the many different styles and modes thus offering a