Is Christmas in Bethlehem a good place to start with Carola Häggkvist?

Yes, Christmas in Bethlehem is recommended as a starting point for new Carola Häggkvist listeners. A lush and heartwarming blend of traditional carols and original compositions, infused with Carola's soaring vocals. Released on November 11, 2009, 'Christmas in Bethlehem' is Carola Häggkvist's first full-length Christmas album after her successful career spanning over two decades. At this point, she was already a well-known figure in Sweden's pop music scene, having gained fame through her participation in Melodifestivalen and various chart-topping hits throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

Who is Christmas in Bethlehem for?

Christmas in Bethlehem works well if you're into warm holiday atmosphere, reflective and peaceful moments and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Christmas in Bethlehem?

Christmas in Bethlehem has 15 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Released 17 years ago this November

Christmas in Bethlehem

Carola Häggkvist · 2009

65 min · 15 tracks · pop music

A lush and heartwarming blend of traditional carols and original compositions, infused with Carola's soaring vocals.

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Heaven in My Arms Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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O Holy Night (feat. Paul Potts) — This rendition features a powerful duet that highlights both artists' vocal prowess, delivering an emotionally charged interpretation of the classic carol.
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Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (feat. Aygun Beyler and Mahsa Vahdat) — This track stands out for its unique multicultural arrangement, blending traditional Christmas motifs with diverse musical influences that enrich the overall experience.
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Find My Way to Bethlehem — As an original composition, this song captures a personal journey towards faith, reflecting the album's central theme while showcasing Carola's songwriting ability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

warm holiday atmosphere
reflective and peaceful moments
long, immersive listening sessions
uplifting spiritual experiences

Where this album fits

Themes: multicultural Christmas· personal faith journey· traditional carols revival
Career context: Released on November 11, 2009, 'Christmas in Bethlehem' is Carola Häggkvist's first full-length Christmas album after her successful career spanning over two decades. At this point, she was already a well-known figure in Sweden's pop music scene, having gained fame through her participation in Melodifestivalen and various chart-topping hits throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors: Roxette· ABBA· Lena Meyer-Landrut

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Tracklist

1 Heaven in My Arms Start here 5:02
2 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (feat. Aygun Beyler and Mahsa Vahdat) 5:37
3 Silent Night (feat. Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby) 4:10
4 Find My Way to Bethlehem 5:03
5 Poor, Little Jesus (feat. Gladys Del Pilar) 3:16
6 O Holy Night (feat. Paul Potts) 4:22
7 From Heaven High 3:05
8 Good Christian Men, Rejoice 4:22
9 The Little Drummer Boy (feat. Blues) 4:34
10 O, Sanctissima 4:11
11 Heaven Turned Out to Be a Child (feat. Linda Lampenius & Julian Erlandsson) 3:23
12 O Little Town of Bethlehem 4:05
13 Go, Tell It on the Mountain 5:14
14 This Very Night the World Will Change 3:54
15 O Come All Ye Faithful 4:59