Songs for Christmas is Sufjan Steven’s first Christmas music box set. Released ahead of Christmas 2006, the compilation is made up of five EPs: Noel, Hark!, Ding! Dong!, Joy, and Peace. The compilation also came with a poster, an animated short to accompany “Put the Lights on the Tree”, an essay, two short stories, stickers, comics, and a lyric sheet. Most of the music found in the compilations had been made available by Sufjan on his website or posted by friends and family of the singer.