Tal Wilkenfeld released her 104-song “Christmas from a Distance” Spotify playlist on Christmas Eve, an eclectic blend of artists, songs, and styles. We put on our Santa hat while listening and reached out to Tal to ask her about putting the list together and what else she has been up to. What led you to put your “Christmas from a Distance” Spotify playlist together? It started as a way of me trying to discover music I hadn’t heard, and I was specifically searching for early gospel recordings. Then as I began finding songs I got excited about, it ended up being a sweet way to connect with friends and family who I wished I could hug and see. Then I realized I wanted to make as many people smile as possible by introducing them to holiday music they may not have heard before, so I made it public. What was your critieria for selecting the songs? Moving lyrics, singing, songwriting, and performances. I also tried to find songs that you typically wouldn’t hear on the radio.