Unwrap the Magic: The Soundtrack of Giving and Receiving in Christmas Music

There is a distinct, breathless magic to December that exists in few other months. It is found in the hush of falling snow, the amber glow of twinkling lights, and, above all, the crinkle of wrapping paper being torn apart on Christmas morning. From childhood letters scribbled in crayon to sophisticated wishlists exchanged between adults, gifts form the tangible backbone of holiday traditions.