[1] Upon announcement in November 2020, Goodrem said "From drought to bushfires, floods and a global pandemic, 2020 has truly been a tough year for Aussies but it has not broken our spirit.

Christmas holds a very special place in my heart, and I can't wait to celebrate our great nation's resilience through music and giving something back to the community during this holiday season.

[1] The 2020 edition was watched by 380,000 overnight metro viewers and was the most-popular entertainment program of the night.

[4] Upon announcement, Goodrem said "I'm so grateful to all the incredible artists and dear friends of mine from around the world who have joined me this year to bring to life our second Christmas special.

A truly magical night full of festive cheer and holiday spirit, celebrating Christmas the Australian way.