: Remarkably, the pair's first live performance of the song for an NBC holiday special was reportedly unrehearsed , marking the first time they had sung it together in person since recording their parts separately. Lyrical Themes: Love Over Materialism
: The singers ask Santa to keep the "snow and sleigh rides," "silver bells," and "gifts beneath the tree". Kelly_Clarkson___Ariana_Grande_-_Santa,_Can_t_Y...
The song is characterized as an , featuring a brassy, high-energy production that evokes "Old Hollywood" glamour. It was written by Clarkson alongside Aben Eubanks and produced by Jason Halbert. : Remarkably, the pair's first live performance of
Lyrically, the song subverts traditional Christmas "wish list" tropes by explicitly rejecting material gifts in favor of emotional fulfillment. " "silver bells