A Partridge in a Pear Tree, Two Turtle Doves, and 12 Days of eMusic Tunes

NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ eMusic) - Holiday season is filled with the familiar: ham and mashed potatoes, green and red plaid wrapping paper, carols, songs and jingles. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" is great for a touch of nostalgia but if you want to throw a memorable holiday party, you need some fresh fun holiday music.

This year, eMusic, the world's largest independent music retailer and the second-largest digital music service after iTunes, is spicing things up with a selection of free holiday music. From November 28 through December 31, new subscribers will receive 35 free MP3 downloads as well as a 12-song holiday playlist created by eMusic's experts at www.emusic.com/holiday08.

With more than 4.5 million songs from 40,000 independent labels, eMusic has what it takes to help make your holidays the jolliest ever. As the playlist below shows, eMusic is the place to go for an eclectic mix. Whatever you're in the mood for: jazz, rock, folk or classical interpretations of traditional favorites, eMusic will help set the right mood for any holiday party. And with songs costing as little as 26 cents each, it won't put a dent in your wallet.

"Everyone will be extra budget-conscious this holiday season, but that can spur people to be a little more creative, especially when entertaining," said Rob Wetstone, eMusic's Vice President of Label Relations. "To that end, eMusic wants to offer new members this special gift of twelve hand-picked holiday songs, free of charge but full of holiday cheer."

These songs will be available free beginning November 28 at eMusic at www.emusic.com/holiday08:

Twisted Sister - "Deck the Halls"
Rosie Thomas - "Why Can't It Be Christmastime All Year?"
Brian Setzer Orchestra - "Angels We Have Heard On High"
Apples in Stereo - "Holiday Mood"
Shawn Lee - "Little Drummer Boy"
Ron Sexsmith - "Something To Hold Onto"
Lisa Loeb - "Jingle Bells"
Kidz Bop - "12 Days of Christmas"
Angele Dubeau & La Pieta - Bach: "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"
Over the Rhine - "Darlin' (Christmas is Coming)"
Robin Gibb - "Noel"
The Smithereens - "Auld Lang Syne"

eMusic subscription plans begin at $11.99 per month and those looking for stocking stuffers should consider eMusic gift subscriptions by visiting www.emusic.com.