Bishop Briggs "Christmas Eve": A New Holiday Single for 2026
Four years after releasing "Cheer", Bishop Briggs returns to Christmas music with "Christmas Eve". Released on November 6, 2026, the new single adds another seasonal track to her catalogue. Her earlier holiday release came with a personal explanation of her connection to Christmas music. Whether the new song follows a similar direction remains to be seen.
Bishop Briggs returns to Christmas music
"Christmas Eve" was released on November 6, 2026, as a standalone single. The track has a listed running time of 2 minutes and 36 seconds and appears in Apple Music's "New in Christmas" playlist. The timing puts the release among the first wave of Christmas music arriving ahead of the holiday season.
Rather than introducing a new album, Briggs has given the song an individual release, following a format she also used for her previous original Christmas recording. For listeners familiar with her earlier work, the title also brings another seasonal track into a catalogue otherwise shaped by her studio albums and individual singles.
"Cheer" set the stage in 2022
Briggs released "Cheer" on November 4, 2022, through RCA Records UK. It was an original Christmas song, accompanied by an official audio release and a clear statement from the singer about why she wanted to make it.
In her interview with Atwood Magazine, Briggs explained that making a Christmas song had been something she wanted to do for as long as she could remember. She also spoke about childhood memories, nostalgia and the tradition of artists releasing their own holiday music.
Her explanation went beyond the general idea of a festive release. Briggs described including images from her childhood in the verses of "Cheer" and allowing personal memories to find their way into the song. She also mentioned the sleigh bells and footsteps in snow used in the instrumental.
What do the lyrics of "Christmas Eve" describe?
The lyrics focus on the anticipation and familiar comforts of Christmas Eve. Briggs opens with
"On Christmas Eve, I've been tucked in for weeks"
followed by
"Don't even want to sleep"
describing someone eager to experience the holiday rather than let the night pass. Snowy nights, reindeer, evergreen decorations and warmth around the fire fill the verses with recognisable Christmas details.
The chorus repeatedly returns to "Christmas Eve", while the closing lines turn to a wish for one more night of the celebration. Rather than telling a complicated story, the song stays close to the images, traditions and excitement associated with Christmas.
What makes "Cheer" different from the new release?
The 2022 single offers a more detailed look at Briggs's approach to Christmas music than the information currently available for "Christmas Eve". She described "Cheer" as an attempt to bring warmth and comfort during the holiday season, with an emphasis on togetherness and spreading joy.
That intention also appeared in the recording itself. According to Briggs, the instrumental included sleigh bells and the sound of footsteps in snow. These details were deliberately included as familiar elements of Christmas music.
It would be tempting to assume that "Christmas Eve" uses the same musical ingredients, but there is no confirmed statement supporting that comparison. The two releases share a seasonal theme, while their musical relationship remains undocumented.
"Christmas Eve" - Official video
Where does the single fit in Bishop Briggs's career?
Bishop Briggs is known for releases including "Church of Scars", "Champion" and "Tell My Therapist I'm Fine". Her catalogue also includes her interpretation of "Paint It, Black", released in 2024.
With "Christmas Eve", she adds another standalone release to that body of work. Its arrival also makes clear that Christmas music is not entirely new territory for the singer-songwriter. The most interesting connection is therefore the four-year gap between "Cheer" and "Christmas Eve".
Briggs has returned to a musical tradition she previously described as something she had wanted to explore for years. Whether she plans further seasonal releases has not been announced.
FAQs
When was Bishop Briggs's "Christmas Eve" released?
"Christmas Eve" was released on November 6, 2026.
How long is "Christmas Eve"?
The single has a running time of 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
What was Bishop Briggs's previous Christmas song?
Her previous original Christmas release was "Cheer", released on November 4, 2022, through RCA Records UK.
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