Each cut on this album is a gem unto itself.  The arrangements are diverse, each individually tailored to the piece at hand, and the music covers a wide range from Renaissance carols to 20th century tunes like "Winter Wonderland".  The instruments themselves range from bagpipes to acoustic strings to "vocalized" trumpets (on "Silent Night") and the original singing Donald Duck (on "We Wish You a Merry Christmas").  Beauty and humor both abound.  I'm listening to this album as I write this review, and it's been a staple of my holiday celebrations for over 10 years.  Read the other reviews for more specifics on the musicians, but all you need to know, really, is that they're all supurb.  Like all of the Grisman Quintet's albums, this one radiates the pure joy of making great music.  This is one holiday purchase you won't regret -- ever.