It's a very, VERY odd thing to have always known the Holiday season to be cold, chilly, usually wet and on occasion snowy, and now to have it be the complete opposite - going to the beach, summer kicking into full gear - very odd indeed. But, a very large portion of the world has known nothing but this kind of climate, Christmas has always been a summer holiday.

I find myself very nostalgic in this new environment, even a little melancholy. This compilation reflects those feelings of my first Holidays away from home, and a longing to be back in front of the fire and the tree, surrounded by family.

With Christmas staples, jazzy remixes of old favorites and some modern tunes, here is a glimpse into the Holidays through my ears.

Tracklist:

1. O Tannenbaum - Vince Guaraldi Trio
2. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
3. Baby, It's Cold Outside [ARP Remix] - Dean Martin
4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas [AwayTEAM Remix] - Lou Rawls
5. The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
6. Mistletoe - Colbie Caillat
7. Peace - Norah Jones
8. Merry Christmas Darling - The Carpenters
9. Skating - Vince Guaraldi Trio
10. Christmas Time is Here [Vocal] - Vince Guaraldi Trio
11. Christmas Time is Here [Instrumental] - Vince Guaraldi Trio
12. I'll Be Home For Christmas - The Carpenters
13. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Diana Krall
14. Silver Bells - Kenny G
15. Sleigh Ride [The Latin Project Remix] - Ella Fitzgerald
16. Santa Baby [Alexkid & DJ Seep Remix] - Eartha Kitt

Best enjoyed with some wine or a cocktail :)