Truth be known, I have a substantial collection of XMAS tunes. We sometimes have had da kids come in and sing as I stumbled through the chords. I usually wait 'til a week before XMAS to start playing stuff. (I ain't no Walmart or Target or whatever to rush these things.)
For a guitar take on those tunes, "Merry Axemas" CD (produced by guitar wizard Steve Vai in 1997) is a fun and happy one.
I dunno. Was searching for a song. Instead, hit this one, that I forgot about. Ripped it and played in the car at high volume. Kids at a traffic light gave me a "thumbs up." I just smiled and cranked up the volume more.
The Black Keys have been mentioned here before. I have a pre-release of their new "album" that I've listened to. Their music is tasty and they seem really genuine in interviews. Hope they continue to do well. So much great stuff around to listen to and appreciate.