Larry the Cable Guy, who can be seen on the "Blue Collar Comedy Hour," loves Christmas. Well, sort of. His comedy album "A Very Larry Christmas" pokes fun at the way the workin' folk celebrate the holidays. "Santy for a Day," "Easy to Assemble," "Christmas Weight Gain," "Redneck Santa Claus" and a short-and-to-the-point redneck version of "On the First Day of Christmas" are sharp and gut-bustingly funny. This is not the album for everyone, but anyone who enjoys the likes of Jeff Foxworthy will love this album. — S.I.

LORIE LINE; "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" (Lorie Line Music)

Pianist Line's music often ranges from interesting to mediocre — sometimes on a single album. This holiday offering is no different, but it does have some good choices, from "Santa Baby" to "Jingle Bell Rock" to "White Christmas" (with vocalist Robert Robinson) to the "Charlie Brown Christmas" tune "Christmas Time Is Here." — C.H.

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER; "The Christmas Album" (Columbia)

This 1992 album, produced by Johnny Mandel, has the unique stylings of the foursome in peak form, doing traditional holiday tunes, as well as some surprises. One of the latter is Tony Bennett joining them for a unique version of "The Christmas Song," and another is a rendition of the Beatles' "Goodnight." As Mandel says in the liner notes, this is definitely a "different" holiday album. And that's a good thing. — C.H.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER; "Christmas Celebration" (American Gramaphone)

Chip Davis and friends are back with the newest Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album — "Christmas Celebration." This 18-track disc is actually a "greatest hits" compilation that takes Davis' well-known and best loved tracks from the last four Mannheim Christmas albums. "Deck the Halls," "Away in a Manger," "Wassail, Wassail" and "O Tannenbaum," featuring Johnny Mathis are some of the standouts. "Fum Fum Fum," "Carol of the Bells" and a majestic new work, "Celebration," capture the glory and reverence of the holiday spirit. Oh, yes, we can't forget Utahn LynnDee Mueller lending her vocal talents to the track "Traditions of Christmas." — S.I.

MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR; "Sing, Choirs of Angels" (MTC)

Under the direction of Craig Jessop, and with arrangements by Mack Wilberg, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir continues to raise the bar for traditional choral music. This latest offering brings a richness and elegance to each song that captivates and enthralls. It includes a collection of carols from around the world ("I Saw Three Ships," "The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy," "Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine," "Fum, Fum, Fum") as well as favorite carols by John Rutter ("Angels' Carol," "Candlelight Carol," "What Sweeter Music"). With accompaniment by the Orchestra at Temple Square, the collection sparkles from start to finish with the spirit and joy of the holiday season. — C.W.