"Christmas Is My Time of Year" was first recorded and released on the Turtles' White Whale label in 1968 by the Christmas Spirit, a supergroup consisting of Kaylan and fellow Turtle Mark Volman; Gram Parsons and Gene Parsons of the Byrds; Linda Ronstadt; Modern Folk Quartet alumni Cyrus Faryar and Henry Diltz; and gospel singer Bessie Griffin.
[4] In 1976, three members of the Monkees—Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork—reunited to record "Christmas Is My Time of Year".
It was offered to members of the Monkees Fan Club by mail order, but it may also have had some retail release.
[6] The B-side is a Davy Jones-sung version of "White Christmas" also produced by Douglas.
[8] The 1976 version was released as part of the Christmas Party Plus double single, for the 2019 Record Store Day event.