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John Lennon 's holiday classic, officially titled "," was released in the U.S. in December 1971. Originally written as a protest song against the Vietnam War, it has since evolved into a global Christmas standard. The Story Behind the Song

The lyrics serve as both a call to action and a moment of personal reflection: john_lennon_so_this_is_christmas

: The recording begins with whispered Christmas greetings from John and Yoko to their children: " Happy Christmas, Kyoko " (Yoko's daughter) and " Happy Christmas, Julian " (John's son). Key Themes & Meaning John Lennon 's holiday classic, officially titled ","

: Lennon wrote and demoed the song on an acoustic guitar in his New York hotel room in October 1971. It was produced by Phil Spector at Record Plant Studios and features backing vocals from the Harlem Community Choir . The Story Behind the Song The lyrics serve