Step into a festively lit stage in Poughkeepsie, New York, back in 2010, where Celtic Thunder turns a beloved Christmas staple into pure seasonal magic. Their take on “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” captures that electric holiday buzz—the one with kids jingle belling, friends dropping by with cheer, and everyone caught up in the hap-happiest season of all.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer, it’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the hap-happiest season of all, with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call, it’s the hap-happiest season of all”
A Stage Alive with Festive Spirit
This live clip from Poughkeepsie shows Christmas trees twinkling and lights strung everywhere, with a full orchestra right behind the singers, filling the air with rich, layered sound. Each member of Celtic Thunder shines solo, their voices cutting clear and strong, but when they blend together, it’s something special—a wall of harmony that wraps around you like a warm blanket on a winter night.
Crowd’s Joy Lights Up the Room
The audience can’t get enough, swaying side to side with grins lighting up their faces, fully swept into the rhythm and cheer. It’s that shared energy you live for at live shows, where the music doesn’t just play—it pulls everyone together.
Fans Keep the Magic Alive Online
Viewers still rave about it years later. One YouTube comment sums it up: “A wonderful classic, and an even more wonderful Celtic Thunder classic. Always helps get me into the holiday spirit!” Another chimes in: “So wonderfully fun to watch this group, love the different personalities. God bless you all and Merry Christmas!”
From Dublin Roots to Global Stages
Celtic Thunder kicked off in 2007 with their debut show in Dublin, Ireland, bringing together men from Ireland and Scotland—ages 21 to 42—united by songs that honor their shared Celtic heritage. By the end of 2019, they’d crisscrossed the US and Canada coast to coast eleven times, hit Australia four times, and delivered nearly 800 shows to over a million fans worldwide.
We hope Celtic Thunder’s “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” brings that same festive lift to your day!
