From Spirits And Ghosts (Score For A Dark Christmas) is a 2017 album by Tarja Turunen that places Christmas music in a symphonic rock and symphonic metal setting. Across 12 tracks and 49:26, it moves through familiar carols, reflective hymns, and seasonal standards with a colder, darker winter tone than a traditional holiday collection. The title points toward a shadowed December atmosphere, while the repertoire keeps the album tied to Christmas listening and end-of-year playlists.

The selection opens with well known material that immediately defines the mood. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" brings an old carol into the album's dramatic frame, and "Feliz Navidad" adds a brighter seasonal contrast without leaving the larger concept. "What Child Is This" and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" continue that balance between reverence and festivity. With "Together" placed among these standards, the program also introduces an original title that fits the communal side of holiday listening.

In the middle of the record, Tarja Turunen turns to songs that naturally suit winter arrangements. "We Three Kings" and "Deck The Halls" carry strong melodic outlines that work well in a symphonic rock context, while "Pie Jesu" shifts the focus toward a more solemn, devotional space. "Amazing Grace" extends that reflective thread, giving the album a quieter spiritual depth before it returns to more recognizable Christmas imagery. The sequence helps the record feel varied without losing its seasonal identity.

The later part of the album keeps the winter mood vivid. "O Tannenbaum" brings in one of the most enduring Christmas melodies, and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" introduces a softer, more intimate holiday sentiment. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" closes the listed program with a title long associated with old-world Christmas tradition, making it a fitting final stop after the album's blend of sacred, traditional, and familiar festive material. The result is cohesive but never one-note.

For listeners building a Christmas or New Year rotation, From Spirits And Ghosts (Score For A Dark Christmas) stands out through its specific combination of symphonic rock, symphonic metal, and classic seasonal songs. The 2017 release is concise at 49:26, yet the 12-track set covers a wide emotional range, from the ceremonial gravity of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" to the lighter seasonal lift of "Feliz Navidad" and the nostalgic calm of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." It suits cold evenings, winter gatherings, and holiday playlists that lean more dramatic than cozy.