Olivia Rodrigo announces first Christmas song release

Olivia Rodrigo is bringing an early Christmas surprise to her fans with the announcement of her first-ever holiday song. The singer revealed that she is preparing to release a festive new track titled Take Me Home (4 Christmas), accompanied by a special music video featuring several familiar faces.

The announcement came on Monday, November 2, when the pop star shared the exciting news through her social media accounts. The new song is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, November 5, giving fans an early taste of the holiday season. Rodrigo also revealed that the track is now available for pre-order ahead of its official release.

To introduce her first Christmas single, the singer shared its official cover artwork. The photograph features Rodrigo looking directly into the camera while wearing a traditional Santa hat. She embraced the festive theme with a red-and-white polka-dot mini skirt and a matching top. Completing the outfit, she added a cropped leather jacket, giving her Christmas-inspired appearance a stylish and slightly edgy touch.

Alongside the cover image, Rodrigo expressed her excitement about exploring holiday music for the first time. She confirmed that the song would be released at 5 p.m. Pacific Time and 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday.

Olivia Rodrigo Teases Star-Studded Christmas Video

The announcement also included a short preview of the upcoming music video, which has already generated curiosity among fans. The 35-second clip offers a glimpse of a Christmas family gathering, featuring actress Cynthia Nixon and comedian Ben Marshall.

In the preview, the two stars appear wearing paper crowns while sitting around a dinner table during what looks like a festive family celebration. The brief footage suggests that the video will capture the warmth, humour and excitement associated with spending Christmas with loved ones.

Although the singer has not revealed every detail of the visual project, the appearance of familiar personalities has added to the anticipation surrounding its release.

According to the description shared on Rodrigo’s official online store, Take Me Home (4 Christmas) explores the excitement and nervousness of spending the holiday season with someone special. The theme combines the romantic feelings of being close to a loved one with the emotional atmosphere of Christmas.

New Song Includes an Additional Holiday Track

Fans who pre-order the physical editions of the upcoming release will also receive an additional song titled Miss This Christmas. The track will appear as a B-side, making the release even more special for listeners looking forward to Rodrigo’s festive music.

The singer worked on Take Me Home (4 Christmas) alongside her longtime collaborators Dan Nigro and Amy Allen. Nigro also handled production duties, continuing his creative partnership with Rodrigo.

Following the announcement, Nigro joined the excitement in the comments section with a playful remark about the new song. He joked that it was definitely not his least favourite track they had ever created, prompting further reactions from fans.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Busy Year in Music

The Christmas announcement comes after an eventful year for Rodrigo, who has remained active with several major musical projects and performances.

The singer released her latest album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, giving fans a new collection of songs to enjoy. She also surprised listeners with a remix of her track Expectations featuring Chappell Roan, creating additional excitement around her recent musical work.

Beyond releasing new music, Rodrigo made headlines with the launch of her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival. She also began her ongoing Unraveled Tour, adding another major achievement to an already busy year.

With her first Christmas song, Rodrigo is now exploring a new musical direction while maintaining the emotional storytelling that has helped her connect with listeners.

The upcoming release of Take Me Home (4 Christmas) is expected to bring a festive touch to her growing collection of music. Fans are particularly excited to see how the singer approaches holiday music and what surprises the accompanying video will bring.