Like most people who enjoy good New Age music, I have heard of Enya before and have listened to her ethereal melodies since her hit "Sail away (Orinoco flow)". This, however, is the first CD I've purchased from her and it will most definitely not be the last. Along with "And Winter came...", I purchase two other holiday music CD's - those of Sarah Brightman ("A Winter Symphony") and Loreena McKennitt ("A midwinter's night dream"), and I must say Enya's is my favorite one. Perhaps because she has been able to pull out of her creativity for the special holiday season while being true to her style, the CD impresses even more. Even if one is not a musician, one can still perceive the technique behind this work.

"And Winter came..." introduces this musical experience with a piece without lyrics, just tranquil "white" music. Songs that I find outstanding are the self-created "White is in the winter night", an up-tempo song that simply invites singing along its tune. "Trains and winter rains" reminds me of the dark, gloomy days of London in winter. One excellent piece I have found in the march-along "One toy soldier", a song that tells the tale of a sad toy until it finally finds happiness with the child that it is given to. Another great melody, almost inspired by the music of the Beatles (who are mentioned in the lyrics), is "My! My! Time flies!", a small history of the world in three minutes or less. The album closes with a chorale version of "Silent Night" as "Oiche Chiuin".

As her website, and that of Nick and Roma Ryan, indicates, Enya's unique gift for music has also been accompanied by arduous study and unique awards. This is not surprising, as she has managed to create a sound within the New Age category that is unparalleled. The white horse and the exquisite white dress in the cover of the album, as well as the rest of the photography by Simon Fowler complete the beautiful holiday project, one I will keep listening to for years to come. After all, it "could be 2010" very soon.

I vowed not to purchase another Christmas CD but I couldn't not purchased this beautiful music by Enya. She has a wonderful voice and I this is something I will listen to all year round.

Great background music over the holidays. Only one or two recognizable Christmas songs, and some of the other songs sound like previous Enya songs with different words. I am glad I bought it and listened to it on my mp3 player over the holidays.

The quality and talent of Enya is displayed beautifully in her special Christmas collection. My children are mesmerized and left speechless when her music plays. This CD is very soothing and a great alternative to traditional Christmas music.

This has become my favorite Christmas cd. I am very picky about my christmas music, I listen to every year. This is one I will keep in the cd player for years to come.
The music and voice of an angel.