This Christmas by Vincent Poag encourages people to set aside personal troubles and differences and approach the season with empathy and understanding. Instead of focusing on individual concerns, the song invites listeners to come together — symbolized by voices blending and the repeated call to “be friends.”

Released in 2011 as the first single from his debut album Circling Back, This Christmas stands out because of its lyrical clarity. 

 “This Christmas let’s forget our troubles / In tribute let us all be humble.”

Rather than escaping reality, the song acknowledges it: trouble exists, differences exist. The lyrics accept that division is part of life, but they repeatedly point towards friendship as the answer.

By placing the phrase, “For Christmas let’s be friends,” in the context of Christmas, the lyric frames friendship as a conscious decision tied to the season’s values. It implies setting aside differences, pride, and conflict in favor of connection. 

As the song continues, Vincent Poag widens the circle:

“Make believe we’re a family / Spreading love under heaven’s tree.”

The idea of family is not limited by blood or background. It’s imagined, shared, and chosen. That sentiment becomes even clearer when he sings, “This season let’s forget our differences / And take the time to think what Christmas is.”

This message didn’t stop at the song itself. In 2013, Vincent Poag released a music video for “This Christmas” that visually echoed the lyrics. The video highlights hardship, struggle, and everyday human pain, however also shows how unity and compassion can change outcomes.

In the description of the video, Vincent Poag encouraged viewers to “Donate to American Red Cross, help Kentucky tornado victims.” The message wasn’t meant to stay symbolic; it was intended to inspire real-world care.

That sense of purpose connects to Poag’s own journey. In 2008, his wife gave him guitar lessons as a birthday gift, allowing him to reconnect with his first love: music. From that moment, songwriting became not just creative expression, but communication.

Ultimately, “This Christmas” is not about perfection. It’s about intention. It asks listeners to choose kindness, not just during the holidays, but wherever they stand.