Just as Christianity is a faith for the world, so is Christmas celebrated on this disc from all continents. Most clever is a mix of Burkina Faso groove with Italian lyrics on “Astro Del Ciel” and a fun Cajun-mooded “Christmas by the Bar-B-Que” complete with accordion and washboard by Lynn August.” Soft voice and strumming guitars make for a samba’d “The First Noel” and a fado’d “O Natal Ja Comecou” is a gift from Portugal. Traditional guitar sounds and ukulele make up “Winter Wonderland” and Leon Redbone takes you through a Depression Era take of “Christmas Island.” Joy to the World, from around the World!