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Home for the Holidays

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Schooner Fare has brought us a holiday album for people of every religion. It is an album that speaks of families coming together, winter, and the spirit that touches each of us as we light our Menorah or Christmas tree. Songs like "First Snow" express a peaceful communion with nature. There is a medley of traditional Christmas carols and then a medley of carols from "the old world" including songs in Spanish, French, German, and Hebrew. The guitar on "A'Soalin'/Esa Enai will touch your soul. And, of course, I must note the amazing harmonies that Tom, Steve, and Chuck create on each of their albums. It isn't truly winter (even here in Maine) until I have listened to Home for the Holidays. It's the only holiday album in my catalog and I can't be without it. Sometimes I even play it in the summer!

This Maine folk group wouldn't immediately come to mind for holiday music, but their collection, Home for the Holidays, is a treat. Their voices blend beautifully on some unexpected tunes, like Lord of the Dance or Lo How a Rose E're Blooming.

I highly recommend it.

My father first discovered the wonderful music of Schooner Fare in the late 80s and soon my entire family was listening to their CDs. Home for the Holidays will always have a special place in my heart. The melodic, deep songs will remind you of every wonderful aspect of the holiday season. I'm sitting here in my own home listening to What Christmas Means to Me and remembering all of the Christmases of my childhood, curled up between the fireplace and our four-foot tall stereo speakers listening to this CD. Buy it. You won't be disappointed.