An American Christmas includes carols from the very rich Shaker, spiritual, shape-note and folk song traditions of the United States. They have been set as solo versions for the beginning to intermediate guitarist, who has been playing for about a year and would like to spread Christmas cheer using the guitar. The book is in standard notation as well as tablature. Chords are also included for accompaniment purposes, as are the lyrics and a CD recorded by the author. This is a collection of carols that will be appreciated by players of classical guitar and other styles as well, and that players can return to year after year as the Christmas season comes around. The collection can provide literature for guitarists who are looking for background music to play at Christmas parties, and for students playing in Christmas recitals.

 A Virgin Unspotted   
 Behold That Star   
 Children, Go Where I Send Thee    
 Exultation    
 Go, Tell it on the Mountain    
 In the Valley  
 Mary Had a Baby I    
 Mary Had a Baby II     
 Mary Had a Baby III     
 My Lord, What a Morning!      
 Oh Jerus'lem in the Morning!      
 Poor Little Jesus    
 Rise Up, Shepherd     
 Shepherds in Judea   
 Shout for Joy   
 Simple Gifts     
 Sister Mary Had But One Child      
 Star in the East I      
 Star in the East II     
 The Babe of Bethlehem     
 The Cherry Tree Carol       
 The Huron Indian Carol      
 The Little Cradle Rocks Tonight      
 This Little Light of Mine       
 Wasn't That A Mighty Day!      
 Welcome Here!       
 What You Gonna Call Yo' Pretty Little Baby?      
 Wondrous Love