Freddie Downs

If That Isn't Christmas, What Is It? Freddie Downs

If That Isn't Christmas, What Is? This is Freddie Downs' sixth book and newest book. In it, he traces the history of Christmas music through 30 of the most important events in Christmas music. The Leavenworth, Kansas native writes about all genre of Christmas music, provincial carols, classical music and also the more contemporary efforts. Included in the enjoyable read is the biggest Christmas hit of all time, the bestselling Christmas album and singles, the holiday standards for rock and roll, jazz, the blues, soul, country and women; the biggest theatrical event of the holiday; the last missing piece of Christmas; hymns and carols; Christmas around the world; a Pop chronology; the Beatle void; Christmas music videos and much more. It's all here for you to enjoy, If That Isn't Christmas, What Is? -- the history of Christmas music.