Christmas Festival is a delightful medley arranged by the American composer Leroy Anderson. Anderson blends light classical music with popular and folk elements. He created Christmas Festival as a celebration of the Christmas season. The arrangement weaves together a variety of well-known Christmas songs. It is a musical journey that delights audiences.
The medley includes snippets from “Joy to the World,” “Deck the Halls,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “Good King Wenceslas,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Silent Night,” and “Jingle Bells”. Anderson blends the tunes in a way that makes the piece a continuous and exuberant musical celebration.
The Christmas Festival has since become a beloved staple of holiday concerts and festive performances. It spreads joy and merriment to audiences of all ages.