The Beatles' Fifth Christmas Record '67

December 15, 1967 : The Beatles release Christmas Time Is Here Again! AKA The Beatles' Fifth Christmas Record

An elaborate production, Christmas Time is Here Again! was developed around the concept of several groups auditioning for a BBC radio show. The title song serves as a refrain throughout the record. The Beatles portray a multitude of characters, including game show contestants, aspiring musicians, and actors in a radio drama. At the end John (Lennon) reads a poem, "When Christmas Time Is Over."