A Holiday Classic Turns 28: *NSYNC’s Home For Christmas
It officially feels like the holiday season! Twenty-eight years ago today (November 10, 1998), *NSYNC released Home For Christmas—the record that defined late ‘90s pop-holiday magic and has remained a staple on our turntables, CD players, and streaming queues ever since.
While “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” (co-written by Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez) continues to sound as joyful today as it did on day one, the true beauty of this album lies in its depth. From the legendary, chill-inducing a cappella arrangement of “O Holy Night” to the smooth R&B styling of “In Love On Christmas,” it stands as one of the most vocally impressive holiday albums of the entire era.
It’s also an extra special record for the fandom because of how beautifully the vocal spotlight is distributed. Chris takes center stage on gems like “I Guess It’s Christmas Time” and “All I Want Is You (This Christmas),” while Joey, Justin, and Chris blend effortlessly on “It’s Christmas.” Meanwhile, tracks like “The Only Gift” pass the mic between Chris, Joey, and Lance—offering a rare and rewarding chance to hear every single member’s voice lead the way.
Whether you’ve been pressing play every holiday season since 1998 or carrying on the tradition through digital playlists today, turn it up loud and celebrate 28 years of pure holiday harmony.