Ever since she released His Gift in 1998, CeCe Winans has brought a soulful sensibility to beloved Christmas songs and her own originals. Her takes on “Joy to the World” and “Angels We Have Heard on High (Joyful, Joyful)” blend gospel fervour and uplifting spirit, and “O Holy Night” captures the reverence and wonder of Jesus’ birth. Winans brings warmth to “Silent Night” and “The First Noel”, elevating the classic hymns with delicate intimacy, but she’s just as glowing on lighter classics (often with her brother BeBe), infusing “Jingle Bells” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” with generous, sometimes funky, festive cheer.