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. The most-covered version was written by Allen Story,

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, and George Gordy. It has been recorded by many artists, including: *

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(1967) on '' Someday at Christmas'' *

Paul Young Paul Antony Young (born 17 January 1956) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Formerly the frontman of the short-lived bands Kat Kool & the Kool Cats, Streetband and Q-Tips, he became a teen idol with his solo success in the 1980s. ...

(1992) on '' A Very Special Christmas 2'' *

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(1997) on '' Snowed In'' *

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with Sean Holt (1999) on ''Cool Yule: A Christmas Party With Friends'' *

En Vogue En Vogue is an American vocal girl group whose original lineup consisted of singers Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Formed in Oakland, California, in 1989, En Vogue reached No. 2 on the US Hot 100 with the single "Hol ...

(2002) on '' The Gift of Christmas'' * Holiday Express (2002) on ''Live'' *

Jessica Simpson Jessica Ann Simpson (born July 10, 1980) is an American singer, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. After performing in church choirs as a child, Simpson signed with Columbia Records in 1997, aged seventeen. Her debut studio album, '' Swe ...

(2004) on '' ReJoyce: The Christmas Album'' *

Natalie Grant Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 an ...

(2005) on ''Believe'' * Charm City Sound (2007) on ''Christmas Lights'' *

Darlene Love Darlene Wright (born July 26, 1941), known professionally as Darlene Love, is an American singer and actress. She was the lead singer of the girl group the Blossoms and she also recorded as a solo artist. She began singing as a child with her ...

(2007) on ''It's Christmas, Of Course'' *

Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley (born October 2, 1976), known professionally as Mandisa, is an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. Her career began as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Idol'', in which she finished in ...

(2007) on ''Christmas Joy'' EP - also appeared on '' It's Christmas'' in 2008 * Jason Yeager (2008) on ''My Christmas Wish'' * Overboard (2008) on ''Tidings'' * Sensational Soul Cruisers (2008) on ''Save Your Soul EP'' *

Rahsaan Patterson Rahsaan Patterson (born January 11, 1974) is an American singer and actor, best known for portraying "The Kid" on the 1980s television show ''Kids Incorporated.'' Career 1984: ''Kids Incorporated'' After appearing in a school talent show in 198 ...

(2008) on ''The Ultimate Gift'' * Michael McDonald (2009) on ''This Christmas'' - listed as "That's What Christmas Means to Me" * Karel King (2010) on ''Lights, Love, and Laughter'' *

Trijntje Oosterhuis Judith Katrijntje "Trijntje" Oosterhuis (; born 5 February 1973) is a Dutch singer and songwriter. She formed the band Total Touch in 1990 with her brother Tjeerd Oosterhuis before she started as a solo singer. She represented the Netherlands in ...

(2010) on ''This Is The Season'' * University of Wisconsin Madhatters (2010) on ''Cheer On Tap'' *

Nick Lachey Nicholas Scott Lachey ( ; born November 9, 1973) is an American singer, actor, television personality, and host. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling boyband 98 Degrees, and later starred in the reality series '' Newl ...

featuring

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Contestants (2010) on ''The Sing Off: Season 2, Episode 5, The Finale'' * Coastline (2011) on ''An Undeniably Merry Coastline Christmas'' * J Grace (2011) on ''Christmas Eve'' *

CeeLo Green Thomas DeCarlo Callaway - Burton (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. He is known for his work in hip hop and R&B, including the Gnarls ...

(2012) on ''

Cee Lo's Magic Moment ''Cee Lo's Magic Moment'' is the first Christmas studio album and overall fourth studio album released by American recording artist Cee Lo Green on October 29, 2012 in the United Kingdom. It was released to the US on October 30 by Elektra Records ...

'' * The Empty Pockets (2012) on ''A Holiday Staycation'' * Rhonda Thomas (2012) on ''Little Drummer Girl'' * Klarc Whitson * Sugarlick * Sugar Beats on ''A Sugar Beats Christmas - Cool Christmas Songs for Kids'' * Ballroom Orchestra & Singers *

Jennette McCurdy Jennette Michelle Faye McCurdy (born June 26, 1992) is an American writer, director, podcaster, singer and former actress. McCurdy's breakthrough role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon sitcom '' iCarly'' (2007–2012) earned her various awards ...

in the 2012

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. * Two Angels (2013) on "How Angels celebrate Christmas" *

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(2015) on ''

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'' * The Mrs (2015) single release * Straight No Chaser (2016) on '' I'll Have Another... Christmas Album'' *

Pentatonix Pentatonix (abbreviated PTX) is an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, currently consisting of vocalists Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee. Characterized by their pop-style arrangements ...

(2018) on ''

Christmas Is Here! ''Christmas Is Here!'' is the seventh studio album by American a cappella group Pentatonix. It is also their third full-length holiday album following ''A Pentatonix Christmas'' in 2016. It was released on RCA Records, and the first single is a co ...

'' *

John Legend John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. He began his musical career by working behind the scenes, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's " Ever ...

(2018) on ''

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'' *

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(2021) single release *

Joss Stone Joscelyn Eve Stoker (born 11 April 1987), known professionally as Joss Stone, is an English singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to prominence in late 2003 with her multi-platinum debut album, ''The Soul Sessions'', which made the 2004 Merc ...

(2022) on '' Merry Christmas, Love''

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(1983) on ''The Christmas Album'' - also appeared on ''White Christmas'' in 1986 * "What Christmas Means to Me" - written by Steve Romanoff **

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(1987) on ''Home for the Holidays'' * "What Christmas Means to Me" - written by Joey Miskulin **

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(1994) on ''Christmas Memories'' * "What Christmas Means to Me" - written by Bob Stewart **

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(1994) on ''What Christmas Means to Me'' * "What Christmas Means to Me" - written by Amayz ** Amayz (2007) on ''Everyday Like Christmas'' * "That's What Christmas Means to Me" - written by

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and Ted Varnick **

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(1952) on ''Christmas with Eddie Fisher'' * "That's What Christmas Means to Me" - written by Wendell B ** Wendell B (2007) on ''Save a Little Room for Me'' * "That's What Christmas Means to Me" - written by

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** Featured in the film ''

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'' (1947) * "That's What Christmas Means to Me" - written by Jerome Schoolar ** Biscuit Brothers (2007) on ''Have a Merry Musical Christmas''

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