You've probably heard most of the songs on this CD — a lot. They are drawn from the many Christmas CDs Johnny Mathis has released over the years, which have become a part of the standard holiday repertoire: "The Christmas Song," "Silver Bells," "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Toyland" "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm." Read the titles, and you can hear his distinct voice in your head before you even push start. The one new song is a duet with Bette Midler on a medley of "Winter Wonderland" and "Let it Snow." Mathis has still got it but the old songs are by far the best. — C.W.

SARAH McLACHLAN; "Wintersong" (Arista)

The thing listeners will notice most is the absence of Yoko Ono's shrilly vocals on "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," the song that kicks off this album "Wintersong." McLachlan's arrangement is much easier to hear. McLachlan, who has recorded Christmas songs with the Barenaked Ladies, comes into her own with "What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)," "The First Noel/Mary Mary" and a loyal rendition of "Christmas Time Is Here" (with Diana Krall on piano). Joni Mitchell's "River," "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" are practically flawless. McLachlan's trademark melancholy vocals and introspective arrangements bring the holidays into the soul. — S.I.

MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA AT TEMPLE SQUARE; "The Wonder of Christmas" (Mormon Tabernacle Choir)

This is exactly how Christmas should sound — at least if you love the traditional carols and hymns. This compilation features performances from the choir's annual Christmas concerts, and it's a treat from start to finish. Guest artists include Renee Fleming, Angela Lansbury, Audra McDonald, Frederica Von Stade and Bryn Terfil. Each is outstanding, and the mix adds a lot of variety. The choir also contributes a number of selections, including very pretty Mack Wilberg arrangements of "Joy to the World," "Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing" and "What Shall We Give to the Babe in the Manger?" — C.W.

THE MUPPETS; "A Green And Red Christmas" (Walt Disney Records)

All your favs are here: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rowlf, Pepe, Fozzie, Statler & Waldorf, the Swedish Chef, Animal, Gonzo, Rizzo, Zoot and the Electric Mayhem Band. And they're having a lot of fun. You will, too, as you listen to "'Zat You, Santa Claus?" "The Christmas Party Sing-Along," "The Man With the Bag," "Santa Baby" and "Run, Run, Rudolph." Kermit and Miss Piggy are cute as they debate whether red or green is the best Christmas color. — C.W.