4 Answers2025-08-27 13:23:51
I get why this question trips people up—titles like 'This Is Christmas' and the much older 'This Christmas' get mixed together all the time. I dug through what I know and what I usually do when a soundtrack mystery hits me.
First, one obvious place to start is the movie actually called 'This Christmas' (2007). Because the film centers on a family holiday, its soundtrack leans heavily into classic and contemporary Christmas covers; you'll find versions of the song 'This Christmas' (the Donny Hathaway classic and its many covers) tied to that movie's promotion and soundtrack releases. Beyond that, lots of films and trailers borrow the line “this is Christmas” within broader holiday tracks, and different covers (vocalists, arrangements) get licensed to separate projects.
If you want a concrete list for a specific version — say the original Donny Hathaway recording or a modern cover — I usually cross-check on Tunefind, IMDb's soundtrack page, and the soundtrack credits on streaming services. Shazam while a scene plays is a fast trick too. If you want, tell me which version (artist) you mean and I’ll dig up movie-by-movie placements for it.
4 Answers2025-08-27 02:17:13
The way 'this is christmas' blew up feels like one of those lucky lightning-strike moments you hear about—only I was right there scrolling through late-night feeds when it happened. At first it was a 15-second loop on a creator's TikTok: that sticky, slightly melancholy hook and a beat that made people slow down mid-scroll. People started using it under cozy clips—too-hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, rooftop lights—and then someone turned it into a simple, soulful duet challenge that anyone could try. Covers popped up fast: acoustic piano versions in living rooms, brass band takes at small street performances, even a viral choir clip from a community center that made people tear up.
A few remix DJs gave it dancefloor polish and an indie label pushed it to playlists right as holiday mood playlists were being curated. Sync deals helped too; a heartwarming commercial used 'this is christmas' and suddenly grandparents and teens were both hearing it at the same time. What did it for me was how it bridged nostalgia and modern production—familiar enough to feel like a classic, but fresh enough to feel like our song now. I still play it when I want to feel that oddly perfect mix of warmth and melancholy during December nights.
4 Answers2025-08-27 17:46:21
Nothing slides into my winter playlist like the warm groove of 'This Christmas' — and yeah, the original credit goes to Donny Hathaway, who wrote and first recorded it in 1970.
I like to tell people that the song feels like a snapshot of that era: soulful, brassy, and full of jubilant harmonies. Some sources also list a co-writer on various credits, but Donny Hathaway is the name most music histories point to as the original creator and performer. It was released at the tail end of 1970 and quickly became one of those tracks that kept looping on radio and family gatherings.
If you haven’t heard Hathaway’s original, give it a spin next time you’re wrapping gifts or making cocoa — the way the arrangement dances between gospel and R&B is one of those small, perfect things that makes the holidays feel cinematic to me.
5 Answers2025-08-27 07:22:33
I get curious about chart stories all the time, so when I saw the question about 'this is christmas' I immediately started mentally flipping through the usual places I check.
I don’t have up-to-the-minute chart numbers right here, but generally the way a title like 'this is christmas' performs globally depends on a few clear factors: who released it, whether it landed on major holiday playlists, and if it picked up TikTok or Reels usage. For a new holiday single, cracking the Billboard Global 200, Spotify Global Top 50, or the UK Official Singles Chart usually requires strong streaming across multiple territories plus playlist placement. If it was a seasonal release or a cover of a classic, you’ll often see regional spikes — the UK, US, Australia, and parts of Europe can light up in December.
If you want specifics, check Billboard’s site, the Official Charts for the UK, Spotify’s artist/track page, and YouTube view counts. Sites like Kworb and Chartmetric compile a lot of this into one place too. I always get a little thrill seeing a holiday track climb — there’s something fun about seasonal momentum.
5 Answers2025-08-27 18:11:26
I love chatting about holiday music — it’s the sonic equivalent of draping your house in lights. If you mean the classic 'This Christmas' (the Donny Hathaway tune that shows up on almost every cozy playlist), the most-seen versions people talk about are usually his original, a big modern pop/R&B cover tied to the 2007 holiday film, and the a cappella powerhouse take that flooded streaming playlists in the 2010s.
Donny Hathaway’s original is the benchmark: warm, soulful, and the version most jazz or soul fans turn to. The 2007 film 'This Christmas' helped push a contemporary cover (Chris Brown’s version) into mainstream radio and YouTube playlists, so that one racks up a lot of views. Then there’s the Pentatonix-style a cappella/pop arrangement that streaming services love to loop on holiday collections. Beyond those, you’ll find jazzy renditions, lo-fi/indie bedroom covers on YouTube, and orchestral treatments on classical holiday compilations. For a quick deep-dive, check Spotify’s play counts, YouTube views, and curated playlists titled ‘This Christmas’ or ‘Holiday Classics’ — those metrics usually point to the most popular takes. Personally, I throw all three types into a shuffle on Christmas Eve and let the mood pick the winner.