Carly Paoli. The Christmas Collection.

For Scrooge-like curmudgeons, festive music is jingle bell hell. But those who embrace the season will be delighted by the range of sounds on offer.

Carly Paoli’s first Christmas album sees the Mansfield-born marvel apply her timeless soprano vocals to a heady mix of Yuletide classics.

She is not content to confine herself to traditional favourites and carols, though.

As well as expected numbers like Silent Night and O Holy Night, Carly also covers Bless…