Songs For Christmas 5LP Boxset

In December 2001, Sufjan Stevens set out to create a Christmas gift for his friends and family. The result was a 7song recording that he called, Noel, Vol. 1. Over each of the next few Christmas seasons Sufjan would create a new EP to add to the collection. As he was recording Peace Volume V in the summer of 2006, he considered how best to officially release this music. He said he was, determined to present the EPs in their original form flaws, blemishes, mistakes and all. A compilation would have been a cumbersome compromise. A Greatest Hits would have been heartbreaking How to choose. In addition to the music he wanted to add a lavish display of ornamentation to coincide with the spirit of excess and overindulgence that is the hallmark of Christmas. Enclosed in the box you will find essays, a short story, song chords amp lyrics, photos, stickers, a family portrait, and wishes for a Happy Christmas.