New Orleans and Louisiana have produced more Christmas music than people realize. Here are the highlights, all of which are available at Louisiana Music Factory or online music services:

Johnny Adams: Christmas in New Orleans (Mardi Gras): Adams is still in fine voice late in his career, and his “Sleigh Bells” is one of the best.

Theresa Andersson, John Fohl and David Doucet: Peace Stories (ADF): A lovely, spiritual, acoustic Christmas...