A Merry Little Christmas (Linda Ronstadt album)

A Merry Little Christmas is a Christmas-themed album by American singer Linda Ronstadt, released in 2000. It features traditional Christmas carols and holiday-themed popular songs arranged primarily in a traditional orchestral style, although some songs feature mariachi instrumentation, a nod to Ronstadt's heritage and earlier Spanish-language albums.

The album showcases Ronstadt's vocal range and interpretive skills in the context of classic holiday music. While not necessarily a radical departure from the traditional arrangements of the songs, Ronstadt's distinctive voice and phrasing brought a fresh perspective to familiar melodies. The album includes songs like "White Christmas," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and "I'll Be Home for Christmas." The mariachi-flavored arrangements are particularly notable and distinguish this album from other standard Christmas albums. A Merry Little Christmas was generally well-received and remains a popular Christmas album.