The Soul of Christmas: A Celtic Music Celebration

The Soul of Christmas: A Celtic Music Celebration is a 1997 compilation album produced by Thomas Moore that features various Celtic musicians, including Susan McKeown, Cathie Ryan, Johnny Cunningham, Mary Fahl, and Kathy Mattea. The 2-disc set includes traditional Christmas carols and Celtic-style arrangements of holiday songs, such as "I Saw Three Ships" and "We Three Kings". The album was released by Tommy Boy Records on October 14, 1997.

Upon its release, the album was accompanied by a PBS Pledge Week Christmas Special of the same name. Hosted by Martin Sheen, and featuring the albums primary vocalists, the special aired daily from December 6–14, 1997. The Soul of Christmas: A Celtic Music Celebration was subsequently released for purchase on VHS via GlobalVision.