Writing a great original Christmas song is no walk in the park – you’re up against timeless classics and a fleeting seasonal spotlight. But with ‘I’m In Love For Christmas’, veteran rocker and singer-songwriter Seán Griffin delivers a festive gem that feels both timeless and intimate. This jaunty yet tender track – a fiddle-tinged love letter to his first Christmas with his wife – captures the full spectrum of the holiday season: its joyful chaos, cozy intimacy, and irresistible sense of wonder.
Marking a new chapter in Griffin’s musical journey, the song embraces a warmer, more mature sound far removed from his punk-infused beginnings. Originally written in December 2005, “I’m In Love For Christmas” reflects on the pivotal moment that reshaped his life.
“We were married the following April, and now, two decades and six kids later, the song feels even more special”, Griffin shares. “It’s a little love letter to that first Christmas, and to every one we’ve shared since”.
For lovers of nostalgia and tradition, ‘I’m In Love For Christmas’ embodies that classic romantic holiday spirit with a playful twist. Beneath the shimmer of sleigh bells, an acoustic soundscape unfolds: fiddles dancing, melodies swaying like old friends in a pub on Christmas Eve. With nods to both Griffin’s Irish roots and his country-tinged storytelling, the track evokes the rowdy charm of The Pogues and the heartfelt sincerity of John Lennon’s, ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’.
Offering a glimpse of his forthcoming spring album, the song signals Griffin’s return to his melodic roots, this time on his own terms. After 25 years as frontman of the Irish punk band The Ruffians, where he shared stages with icons like Shane MacGowan’s Popes, Griffin blends Celtic flair, rock grit, and heart-on-sleeve songwriting into a Christmas story tailor-made for romantics and holiday dreamers alike.
Stream and download ‘I’m In Love For Christmas’ here.
