I Wish It Was Christmas Today
The first of my holiday-themed Multiple Versions Monday posts for December!
It’s December. December 2 to be exact. This year has alternately dragged and flown by. Spotify Wrapped lists should be landing soon. And best of the year lists and 2025 predictions are filling social media feeds.
November was a rough month for many of us. December is difficult for some and decidedly delightful for others. I’m a big fan of the Christmas season, for a variety of reasons, one of them being the music!
I launched a Christmas Song countdown or advent yesterday and today’s multiple versions post is part of the countdown!
I Wish It Was Christmas Today
I can’t add the original to my playlist, as it isn’t available on Spotify, so you’re getting a YouTube link instead. The visuals make this song even better, so it’s a good thing!
Who doesn’t feel the urge to giggle or snort when you see Chris Kattan and Tracey Morgan’s head turns and dance moves?
The Covers
Don’t let the name of the second track fool you. It’s the same song. I love all three of these versions. Which one’s your favorite?
My Absolute Favorite Version!
This is, hands down, my favorite version. And as talented and awesome as Horation Sanz is, it’s all down to Kermit and his holiday pogo moves and hat spin moves!
Is I Wish It Was Christmas Today on your Christmas song playlist? Why or why not?
I have never heard this song before in any form. It’s a lot of fun though - particularly the Muppets version. Thank you, Mallie. This has put a smile on my face and put me right in the Christmas spirit!
Such a solid Christmas song! It’s a shame they never recorded it!