| A John Waters Christmas | |
|---|---|
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| Compilation album by various artists | |
| Released | 2004 |
| Label | New Line Records |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Guardian | [2] |
A John Waters Christmas is a compilation album of Christmas music selected by cult film director John Waters.
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