The Millennia Collection, a multi-media event, adds context and dimension to our appreciation for a holiday that seems to be increasingly gripped by consumerism rather than a pure appreciation of traditions, like those espoused in the carols and holiday songs featured here.  “I hope my work helps to restore the true meaning and spirit of the holiday season,” says Clancy.

Having carefully selected the 170 classical, sacred, and secular Christmas-affiliated compositions, his holiday masterpiece is the first definitive work to trace the evolution of Christmas music from the early years of Christianity to the modern era. The Millennia Collection, a planned ten-part series, explores how our carol heritage was begun and sustained over the centuries and evolved in America. It contains art from the world’s greatest museums and libraries and contains musical recordings from internationally acclaimed choirs, orchestras and recording artists. Stories of Christmas customs and traditions are neatly woven into the fabric of the text.

The first three volumes of the collection consists of:

Children’s Christmas Classics – a richly illustrated collection of carols and songs specifically written for children, plus original music based on a children’s story such as a fairy tale or composed for the amusement of children. Package includes a Bonus Songbook and classic CD.

American Christmas Classics – a highly informative historical perspective on the development of Christmas music in the US since the 18th century and fascinating facts about each carol and holiday song.  47-song, 3-CD package includes classic recordings from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Gene Autry, Tammy Wynette, Kate Smith, Chet Atkins, Andy Williams, and others.  A colorful collection, of 91 images of uniquely American art and illustrations,  including a number of works from The Smithsonian Museum of Art and Museum of American History Fine. The collection’s lavishly illustrated pages also include  works of Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Grandma Moses, and many others.
 
Best-loved Christmas Carols – this is an authoritative volume of our favorite carols, including audio recordings from world-renowned choirs and orchestras, stylish sheet music with song lyrics of 25 carols, captivating information about the song, composer and customs, and beautiful images and fine art.

The media fusion presented in The Millennia Collection is sure to entertain and educate about the fascinating history and little known facts of Christmas music. The first two volumes have been featured in gift catalogs, gift stores of The National Gallery of Art and The Smithsonian, other museum shops, and the collection can be found at www.ChristmasClassics.com

Contact Information:  
Christmas Classics Ltd.
P.O. Box 1184
N. Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 886-6540
clancyrm@verizon.net