Jack Frost is nipping at our ears, and that means it's time for YourClassical's Christmas Favorites. We need your help spreading holiday warmth and cheer this year by selecting up to 10 of your favorite carols below.
Six YourClassical hosts — Jake Armerding, John Birge, Tom Crann, Vernon Neal, Melissa Ousley, and Lynne Warfel — have each chosen five of their favorite carols. Spread your votes around, or go with your favorites. In the ballot, you’ll see the name of the piece, the composer, the performer, and the name of the host who selected the carol.
Sample their picks at the links below, and then come back to this page to vote!
YourClassical Christmas Favorites 2025: Jake Armerding's picks
YourClassical Christmas Favorites 2025: Melissa Ousley's picks
YourClassical Christmas Favorites 2025: Lynne Warfel's picks
Then grab some eggnog and join us live for a one-hour special with hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding on Thursday, Dec. 18, to hear the top 10 holiday songs, as chosen by you. Voting for YourClassical’s Christmas Favorites ends at midnight on Sunday, Dec. 7, so don’t delay!
All voters can enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets for MN Opera’s opening night of My Name is Florence at the Ordway Music Theater in St. Paul at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. Note: The entry form to provide your information will appear in the embedded ballot after you vote*.
Voting is now closed. Join us live for a one-hour special with hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. Central to hear the top 10 holiday songs, as chosen by you.
*You must be 13 or older to submit any information to Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will be used only in ways consistent with our privacy policy. See Terms of Use and Privacy. This giveaway is subject to the Official Giveaway Rules.
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