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"It's Christmas Time Again"
"It's Christmas Time Again"
Single by Backstreet Boys
from the album A Very Backstreet Christmas
Released	November 6, 2012
Recorded	October 18, 2012; Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Pop, Christmas
Length	3:23
Label	K-BAHN
Songwriter(s)	Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Mika Guillory, Morgan Taylor Reid
Producer(s)	Morgan Taylor Reid
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Music video
	"It's Christmas Time Again" on YouTube

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"It's Christmas Time Again" is a Christmas song by the American vocal group Backstreet Boys. The song was written by Backstreet Boys members Nick Carter and Howie Dorough along with Mika Guillory and Morgan Taylor Reid in early October 2012.^[3] It is the first song by the Backstreet Boys to feature Kevin Richardson's vocals in six years. Richardson left the group in 2006 and rejoined in 2012. It is also the first song released under the group's own label, K-BAHN. It's also their second seasonal song following their original Christmas song "Christmas Time," which was released 16 years after it.

A sneak preview of "It's Christmas Time Again" was posted on the group's official website on November 1, 2012, and AOL Music premiered the whole song on November 5, 2012.^[5] "It's Christmas Time Again" was released digitally on November 6, 2012.^[6] The Backstreet Boys performed the song publicly for the first time on November 4, 2012, at the taping of Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at Disneyland. On November 14, 2012, the group debuted the song on national TV on The Talk, and on December 19, 2012, they performed the song on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

In December 2013, the Backstreet Boys performed this song in the annual "Christmas in Washington" TV special, which was also attended by the President of the United States Barack Obama and his family.^[7]

After ten years, it appears on the group's first-holiday album, A Very Backstreet Christmas.

Background

The Backstreet Boys had been working on their eighth studio album since mid-2012. They originally aimed to have something out before the end of the year,^[8] but later pushed back the release date for the single to early 2013.^[9] When they got the opportunity to perform at Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, Disney gave them the option to sing their previous original Christmas song "Christmas Time" or a classic,^[10] but they figured they would write a new Christmas song instead which would also serve as a gift to their fans while they're waiting for the new album.^[11] Dorough and Carter wrote the song in early October 2012 with Morgan Taylor Reid and Mika Guillory in about two hours. Within a week, they had the song demoed, written, and recorded by the rest of the Backstreet Boys members. They then presented it to Disney, who quickly approved it.^[10]

Critical reception

Artistdirect gave the song a positive review and 5 out of 5 stars,^[12] describing the song as a "timeless Christmas anthem" with a smooth acoustic guitar build-up, resounding bells, and soaring five-part harmonies. Entertainment Weekly also gave the song a positive review, noting that the song has a catchy tune, a little "boy band hook," and a five-part harmony.^[13]

Listicles for "It's Christmas Time Again"
Publication	List	Rank	Ref.
Billboard	10 Best Boy Band Christmas Songs	Placed	^[14]

Charts

The song peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Digital Songs chart in November 2012.^[15]

Chart (2012)	Peak position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)^[16]	38
US Holiday Digital Songs (Billboard) ^[15]	1

Music video

The music video for this song is animated and premiered on Artist Direct.^[17] It features the members of the Backstreet Boys as cartoon characters. It follows the story of a couple who grow old together and how they spend Christmas over the years.

References

^ "Backstreet Boys Twitter Update". October 18, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2012. Studio w/ Kevin, AJ, & Nick. If you're good this year, we may have a surprise for u ;)
^ "Backstreet Boys - It's Christmas Time Again (File. MP3) at Discogs". Discogs. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
^ ^a ^b "Nick Carter Twitter Update". October 3, 2012. Archived from the original on December 21, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2012. On our way to work to write with Prophet and Morgan. Wish us luck.
^ "Morgan Taylor Reid Twitter Update". November 6, 2012. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2012. Get Backstreet Boys Xmas single NOW on iTunes!! Produced/mixed/co-written by yours truly!
^ Malach, Maggie (November 5, 2012). "Backstreet Boys, 'It's Christmas Time Again' Premiere: Band Rings in Holiday Season with New Song". AOL Music. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
^ "Backstreet Boys Christmas Time". Backstreet Boys. November 1, 2012. Archived from the original on February 14, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
^ Clark, Cindy (December 16, 2013). "Obamas, Hugh Jackman celebrate 'Christmas in Washington'". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
^ "AJ Mclean outside recording studio Jun 27, 2012 - part 1". YouTube. 27 June 2012. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
^ Marinelli, Gina (September 18, 2012). "The Backstreet Boys Spill On "Sucky" Fashion, Parachute Pants, & Yes, A New Album". Refinery29. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
^ ^a ^b "Interview: Howie D. – Backstreet Boys". Tommy2.net. November 12, 2012. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
^ Patrick (November 5, 2012). "Backstreet Boys Are Back With New 'It's Christmas Time Again' Single". Homorazzi. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
^ Florino, Rick (November 12, 2012). "Backstreet Boys "It's Christmas Time Again" Song Review – 5 out of 5 stars". Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
^ Gonzalez, Sandra (November 6, 2012). "Backstreet Boys release new Christmas song: Listen here (and get filled with joy)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
^ O'Brien, Jon (December 7, 2022). "10 Best Boy Band Christmas Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
^ ^a ^b Trust, Gary (November 16, 2012). "Weekly Chart Notes: Phillip Phillips Finds His 'Home' At No. 1". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 20, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
^ "Backstreet Boys - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
^ "Backstreet Boys Debut "It's Christmas Time Again" Animated Music Video on ARTISTdirect.com". ARTISTdirect. November 15, 2012. Archived from the original on November 17, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.

[1] "Backstreet Boys Twitter Update". October 18, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2012. Studio w/ Kevin, AJ, & Nick. If you're good this year, we may have a surprise for u ;)

[2] "Backstreet Boys - It's Christmas Time Again (File. MP3) at Discogs". Discogs. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2013.

[songwriting-3] "Nick Carter Twitter Update". October 3, 2012. Archived from the original on December 21, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2012. On our way to work to write with Prophet and Morgan. Wish us luck.

[producer-4] "Morgan Taylor Reid Twitter Update". November 6, 2012. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2012. Get Backstreet Boys Xmas single NOW on iTunes!! Produced/mixed/co-written by yours truly!

[5] Malach, Maggie (November 5, 2012). "Backstreet Boys, 'It's Christmas Time Again' Premiere: Band Rings in Holiday Season with New Song". AOL Music. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2012.

[6] "Backstreet Boys Christmas Time". Backstreet Boys. November 1, 2012. Archived from the original on February 14, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2012.

[7] Clark, Cindy (December 16, 2013). "Obamas, Hugh Jackman celebrate 'Christmas in Washington'". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.

[8] "AJ Mclean outside recording studio Jun 27, 2012 - part 1". YouTube. 27 June 2012. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.

[9] Marinelli, Gina (September 18, 2012). "The Backstreet Boys Spill On "Sucky" Fashion, Parachute Pants, & Yes, A New Album". Refinery29. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.

[Disneybackground-10] "Interview: Howie D. – Backstreet Boys". Tommy2.net. November 12, 2012. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.

[11] Patrick (November 5, 2012). "Backstreet Boys Are Back With New 'It's Christmas Time Again' Single". Homorazzi. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2012.

[12] Florino, Rick (November 12, 2012). "Backstreet Boys "It's Christmas Time Again" Song Review – 5 out of 5 stars". Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.

[13] Gonzalez, Sandra (November 6, 2012). "Backstreet Boys release new Christmas song: Listen here (and get filled with joy)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.

[14] O'Brien, Jon (December 7, 2022). "10 Best Boy Band Christmas Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.

[billboardholiday-15] Trust, Gary (November 16, 2012). "Weekly Chart Notes: Phillip Phillips Finds His 'Home' At No. 1". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 20, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2012.

[16] "Backstreet Boys - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-10-13.

[17] "Backstreet Boys Debut "It's Christmas Time Again" Animated Music Video on ARTISTdirect.com". ARTISTdirect. November 15, 2012. Archived from the original on November 17, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.

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-"'''It's Christmas Time Again'''" is a Christmas song by American vocal group [[Backstreet Boys]]. The song was written by Backstreet Boys members [[Nick Carter (musician)|Nick Carter]] and [[Howie Dorough]] along with Mika Guillory and [[Morgan Taylor Reid]] in early October 2012.<ref name=songwriting>{{cite web|title=Nick Carter Twitter Update|url=https://twitter.com/nickcarter/status/253535685624070144|accessdate=November 2, 2012|date=October 3, 2012|quote=On our way to work to write with Prophet and Morgan. Wish us luck.}}</ref> It is the first song by the Backstreet Boys to feature [[Kevin Richardson (musician)|Kevin Richardson]]'s vocals in six years. Richardson left the group in 2006 and rejoined in 2012. It is also the first song released under the group's own label K-BAHN.
+"'''It's Christmas Time Again'''" is a Christmas song by the American vocal group [[Backstreet Boys]]. The song was written by Backstreet Boys members [[Nick Carter (musician)|Nick Carter]] and [[Howie Dorough]] along with Mika Guillory and [[Morgan Taylor Reid]] in early October 2012.<ref name=songwriting>{{cite web|title=Nick Carter Twitter Update|url=https://twitter.com/nickcarter/status/253535685624070144|access-date=November 2, 2012|date=October 3, 2012|quote=On our way to work to write with Prophet and Morgan. Wish us luck.|archive-date=December 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221185204/https://twitter.com/nickcarter/status/253535685624070144|url-status=live}}</ref> It is the first song by the Backstreet Boys to feature [[Kevin Richardson (musician)|Kevin Richardson]]'s vocals in six years. Richardson left the group in 2006 and rejoined in 2012. It is also the first song released under the group's own label, K-BAHN. It's also their second seasonal song following their original Christmas song "[[Christmas Time (Backstreet Boys song)|Christmas Time]]," which was released 16 years after it.
-A sneak preview of "It's Christmas Time Again" was posted on the group's official website on November 1, 2012 and AOL Music premiered the full song on November 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Malach|first=Maggie|title=Backstreet Boys, 'It's Christmas Time Again' Premiere: Band Rings in Holiday Season with New Song|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/11/05/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again/|publisher=AOL Music|accessdate=November 5, 2012|date=November 5, 2012}}</ref> "It's Christmas Time Again" was released digitally on November 6, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backstreet Boys Christmas Time|url=http://backstreetboys.com/xmastime|publisher=Backstreet Boys|accessdate=November 1, 2012|date=November 1, 2012}}</ref> The Backstreet Boys performed the song publicly for the very first time on November 4, 2012 at the taping of [[Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade]] at [[Disneyland]], CA. On November 14, 2012, the group debuted the song on national TV on the ''[[The Talk (TV series)|The Talk]]'' and on December 19, 2012 they performed the song on ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]''.
+A sneak preview of "It's Christmas Time Again" was posted on the group's official website on November 1, 2012, and AOL Music premiered the whole song on November 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Malach|first=Maggie|title=Backstreet Boys, 'It's Christmas Time Again' Premiere: Band Rings in Holiday Season with New Song|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/11/05/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again/|publisher=AOL Music|access-date=November 5, 2012|date=November 5, 2012|archive-date=November 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108075800/http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/11/05/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again/|url-status=live}}</ref> "It's Christmas Time Again" was released digitally on November 6, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backstreet Boys Christmas Time|url=http://backstreetboys.com/xmastime|publisher=Backstreet Boys|access-date=November 1, 2012|date=November 1, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214073823/http://backstreetboys.com/xmastime|archive-date=February 14, 2013}}</ref> The Backstreet Boys performed the song publicly for the first time on November 4, 2012, at the taping of [[Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade]] at [[Disneyland]]. On November 14, 2012, the group debuted the song on national TV on ''[[The Talk (TV series)|The Talk]]'', and on December 19, 2012, they performed the song on ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]''.
-In December 2013, the Backstreet Boys performed this song in the annual "[[Christmas in Washington]]" TV special which was also attended by the President of the United States [[Barack Obama]] and his family.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Cindy|title=Obamas, Hugh Jackman celebrate 'Christmas in Washington'|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/12/15/backstreet-boys-celebrate-christmas-in-washington/4032715/|publisher=USA Today|accessdate=December 21, 2013|date=December 16, 2013}}</ref>
+In December 2013, the Backstreet Boys performed this song in the annual "[[Christmas in Washington]]" TV special, which was also attended by the President of the United States [[Barack Obama]] and his family.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Cindy|title=Obamas, Hugh Jackman celebrate 'Christmas in Washington'|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/12/15/backstreet-boys-celebrate-christmas-in-washington/4032715/|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=December 21, 2013|date=December 16, 2013|archive-date=December 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219043154/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/12/15/backstreet-boys-celebrate-christmas-in-washington/4032715/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+After ten years, it appears on the group's first-holiday album, [[A Very Backstreet Christmas]].
 ==Background==
-The Backstreet Boys had been working on their eighth studio album since mid-2012 and they originally aimed to have something out before the end of the year,<ref>{{cite web|title=AJ Mclean outside recording studio Jun 27, 2012 - part 1|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltwPYaYjTrg|accessdate=July 12, 2012}}</ref> but later pushed back the release date for the single to early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Marinelli|first=Gina|title=The Backstreet Boys Spill On "Sucky" Fashion, Parachute Pants, & Yes, A New Album|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2012/09/36802/backstreet-boys|publisher=Refinery29|accessdate=September 19, 2012|date=September 18, 2012}}</ref> When they got the opportunity to perform at Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, Disney gave them the option to sing their previous original Christmas song "[[Christmas Time (Backstreet Boys song)|Christmas Time]]" or a classic,<ref name=Disneybackground /> but they figured they would write a new Christmas song instead which would also serve as a gift to their fans while they're waiting for the new album.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backstreet Boys Are Back With New ‘It’s Christmas Time Again’ Single|url=http://www.homorazzi.com/article/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again-song-lyrics-2012-kevin-richardson/|publisher=Homorazzi|accessdate=November 20, 2012|author=Patrick|date=November 5, 2012}}</ref> Dorough and Carter wrote the song in early October 2012 with [[Morgan Taylor Reid]] and Mika Guillory in about two hours. Within a week they had the song not only demoed and written, but also recorded by the rest of the Backstreet Boys members. They then presented it to Disney, who quickly approved it.<ref name=Disneybackground>{{cite web|title=Interview: Howie D. – Backstreet Boys|url=http://tommy2.net/content/?p=39562|publisher=Tommy2.net|accessdate=November 15, 2012|date=November 12, 2012}}</ref>
+The Backstreet Boys had been working on their eighth studio album since mid-2012. They originally aimed to have something out before the end of the year,<ref>{{cite web|title=AJ Mclean outside recording studio Jun 27, 2012 - part 1|website=[[YouTube]]|date=27 June 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltwPYaYjTrg|access-date=July 12, 2012|archive-date=June 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628110149/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltwPYaYjTrg&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> but later pushed back the release date for the single to early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Marinelli|first=Gina|title=The Backstreet Boys Spill On "Sucky" Fashion, Parachute Pants, & Yes, A New Album|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2012/09/36802/backstreet-boys|publisher=Refinery29|access-date=September 19, 2012|date=September 18, 2012|archive-date=September 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919234848/http://www.refinery29.com/2012/09/36802/backstreet-boys|url-status=live}}</ref> When they got the opportunity to perform at Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, Disney gave them the option to sing their previous original Christmas song "[[Christmas Time (Backstreet Boys song)|Christmas Time]]" or a classic,<ref name=Disneybackground /> but they figured they would write a new Christmas song instead which would also serve as a gift to their fans while they're waiting for the new album.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backstreet Boys Are Back With New 'It's Christmas Time Again' Single|url=http://www.homorazzi.com/article/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again-song-lyrics-2012-kevin-richardson/|publisher=Homorazzi|access-date=November 20, 2012|author=Patrick|date=November 5, 2012|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006095407/http://www.homorazzi.com/article/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again-song-lyrics-2012-kevin-richardson/|url-status=live}}</ref> Dorough and Carter wrote the song in early October 2012 with [[Morgan Taylor Reid]] and Mika Guillory in about two hours. Within a week, they had the song demoed, written, and recorded by the rest of the Backstreet Boys members. They then presented it to Disney, who quickly approved it.<ref name=Disneybackground>{{cite web|title=Interview: Howie D. – Backstreet Boys|url=http://tommy2.net/content/?p=39562|publisher=Tommy2.net|access-date=November 15, 2012|date=November 12, 2012|archive-date=November 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121125090818/http://tommy2.net/content/?p=39562|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==Critical reception==
-[[Artistdirect]] gave the song a positive review and 5 out of 5 stars,<ref>{{cite web|last=Florino|first=Rick|title=Backstreet Boys "It's Christmas Time Again" Song Review – 5 out of 5 stars|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/backstreet-boys-it-s-christmas-time-again-song-review-5-out-of-5-stars/10297469|accessdate=November 15, 2012|date=November 12, 2012}}</ref> describing the song as a "timeless Christmas anthem" with a smooth acoustic guitar build-up, resounding bells, and soaring five-part harmonies. ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' also gave the song a positive review, noting that the song has a catchy tune, a little "boy band hook," and a five-part harmony.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Sandra|title=Backstreet Boys release new Christmas song: Listen here (and get filled with joy)|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/11/06/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again/|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=November 26, 2012|date=November 6, 2012}}</ref>
+[[Artistdirect]] gave the song a positive review and 5 out of 5 stars,<ref>{{cite web|last=Florino|first=Rick|title=Backstreet Boys "It's Christmas Time Again" Song Review – 5 out of 5 stars|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/backstreet-boys-it-s-christmas-time-again-song-review-5-out-of-5-stars/10297469|access-date=November 15, 2012|date=November 12, 2012|archive-date=November 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119033819/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/backstreet-boys-it-s-christmas-time-again-song-review-5-out-of-5-stars/10297469|url-status=live}}</ref> describing the song as a "timeless Christmas anthem" with a smooth acoustic guitar build-up, resounding bells, and soaring five-part harmonies. ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' also gave the song a positive review, noting that the song has a catchy tune, a little "boy band hook," and a five-part harmony.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Gonzalez|first=Sandra|title=Backstreet Boys release new Christmas song: Listen here (and get filled with joy)|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/11/06/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=November 26, 2012|date=November 6, 2012|archive-date=November 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110093217/http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/11/06/backstreet-boys-its-christmas-time-again/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
+|+Listicles for "It's Christmas Time Again"
+! scope="col" | Publication
+! scope="col" class="unsortable" | List
+! scope="col" data-sort-type="number" | Rank
+! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
+|-
+! scope="row"| ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''
+| 10 Best Boy Band Christmas Songs
+| style="text-align: center;"| Placed
+| align="center" | <ref>{{Cite magazine|author=O'Brien, Jon |date=December 7, 2022|title=10 Best Boy Band Christmas Songs
+|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-boy-band-christmas-songs/|access-date=December 7, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=December 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208140108/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-boy-band-christmas-songs/jonas-brothers-like-its-christmas/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+|-
+|}
 ==Charts==
-The song peaked at No. 1 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s Holiday Digital Songs chart in November 2012.<ref name=billboardholiday>{{cite web|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Weekly Chart Notes: Phillip Phillips Finds His 'Home' At No. 1|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474131/weekly-chart-notes-phillip-phillips-finds-his-home-at-no-1|work=Billboard|accessdate=November 20, 2012|date=November 16, 2012}}</ref>
+The song peaked at No. 1 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s Holiday Digital Songs chart in November 2012.<ref name=billboardholiday>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Weekly Chart Notes: Phillip Phillips Finds His 'Home' At No. 1|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474131/weekly-chart-notes-phillip-phillips-finds-his-home-at-no-1|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 20, 2012|date=November 16, 2012|archive-date=March 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320164122/http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474131/weekly-chart-notes-phillip-phillips-finds-his-home-at-no-1|url-status=live}}</ref>
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-|align="left"|Japan ([[Japan Hot 100]])<ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/275645/backstreet-boys/chart?f=848</ref>
+|align="left"|Japan ([[Japan Hot 100]])<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/275645/backstreet-boys/chart?f=848 |title=Backstreet Boys - Chart history &#124; Billboard |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=2013-10-13 |archive-date=2013-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725061333/https://www.billboard.com/artist/275645/backstreet-boys/chart?f=848 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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-|align="left"|United States (Billboard Holiday Digital Songs)<ref name=billboardholiday />
+|align="left"|US [[Billboard charts|Holiday Digital Songs]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']]) <ref name=billboardholiday />
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 ==Music video==
-The music video for this song is animated, and was premiered on Artistdirect on November 15, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backstreet Boys Debut "It's Christmas Time Again" Animated Music Video on ARTISTdirect.com|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/backstreet-boys-debut-it-s-christmas-time-again-animated-music-video-on-artistdirect-com/10297550|publisher=ARTISTdirect|accessdate=November 15, 2012|date=November 15, 2012}}</ref> It features the members of Backstreet Boys as cartoon characters and follows the story of a couple who grow old together and how they spend their Christmas over the years.
+The music video for this song is animated and premiered on Artist Direct.<ref>{{cite web|title=Backstreet Boys Debut "It's Christmas Time Again" Animated Music Video on ARTISTdirect.com|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/backstreet-boys-debut-it-s-christmas-time-again-animated-music-video-on-artistdirect-com/10297550|publisher=ARTISTdirect|access-date=November 15, 2012|date=November 15, 2012|archive-date=November 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117231906/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/backstreet-boys-debut-it-s-christmas-time-again-animated-music-video-on-artistdirect-com/10297550|url-status=live}}</ref> It features the members of the Backstreet Boys as cartoon characters. It follows the story of a couple who grow old together and how they spend Christmas over the years.
 ==References==
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+[[Category:Songs written by Nick Carter (musician)]]
+[[Category:2012 songs]]
+[[Category:Songs written by Morgan Taylor Reid]]

v t e Backstreet Boys
AJ McLean Howie Dorough Nick Carter Kevin Richardson Brian Littrell
Studio albums	Backstreet Boys (International/US) Backstreet's Back Backstreet Boys (US Reissue) Millennium Black & Blue Never Gone Unbreakable This Is Us In a World Like This DNA A Very Backstreet Christmas
Compilation albums	The Hits - Chapter One Playlist: The Very Best of Backstreet Boys NKOTBSB The Essential Backstreet Boys
Live albums	A Night Out with the Backstreet Boys
Tours	Backstreet's Back Tour Into the Millennium Tour Black & Blue Tour Never Gone Tour Unbreakable Tour This Is Us Tour NKOTBSB Tour In a World Like This Tour Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life DNA World Tour
Filmography	Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of Dead 7
Related articles	Discography Awards and nominations NKOTBSB Backstreet Project
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v t e Backstreet Boys singles
Discography
1990s	"We've Got It Goin' On" "I'll Never Break Your Heart" "Get Down (You're the One for Me)" "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" "Anywhere for You" "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" "As Long as You Love Me" "All I Have to Give" "I Want It That Way" "Larger than Life" "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"
2000s	"The One" "Shape of My Heart" "The Call" "More than That" "Drowning" "Incomplete" "Just Want You to Know" "Crawling Back to You" "I Still..." "Inconsolable" "Helpless When She Smiles" "Straight Through My Heart" "Bigger"
2010s	"Don't Turn Out the Lights" "It's Christmas Time Again" "In a World like This" "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)" "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" "Chances" "No Place"
2020s	"Last Christmas"
Other	"Christmas Time" "God, Your Mama, and Me" "Matches"
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