Christmas in Bethlehem cover

Christmas in Bethlehem

Carola Häggkvist · 2009

65 min · 15 tracks · pop music

A lush blend of traditional carols and original compositions, infused with heartfelt pop sensibilities.

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

Career context
By 2009, Carola Häggkvist was already a prominent figure in Swedish pop music, having achieved significant success since her debut in the early '90s. 'Christmas in Bethlehem' marked her return to the holiday music genre after several years, following her previous album, 'Från nu till evig tid' (2006). This release demonstrated her continued relevance and ability to reinterpret classic themes through a contemporary lens.
Stylistic neighbors
Roxette· ABBA· Lena Meyer-Landrut

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heaven in My Arms 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

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