When Christmas Comes Around...

When Christmas Comes Around... is the second Christmas album and ninth studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released through Atlantic Records on October 15, 2021. Produced by Jesse Shatkin, Jason Halbert, Joseph Trapanese and Aben Eubanks, it is her second Christmas album after Wrapped in Red (2013) and a follow-up to her eighth album Meaning of Life (2017). Conceived after the emotional turmoil of her public divorce, When Christmas Comes Around... is a breakup holiday album that features cover versions of Christmas songs, as well as original co-penned tracks and duets with Chris Stapleton, Ariana Grande, and Brett Eldredge.

Critics broadly praised When Christmas Comes Around... for Clarkson’s powerful, versatile vocals and mix of fresh originals with standout classics, though some noted uneven production and felt the new songs failed to match her previous holiday work. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Promotion for the album included a Christmas special of the same title, which premiered on NBC on December 1, 2021. The Christmas special premiered with a 0.6 rating and 4.3 million total viewers. Its release was preceded by the singles "Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)" and "Santa, Can't You Hear Me". It also includes previously released singles "Christmas Eve", "All I Want for Christmas Is You", and "Under the Mistletoe" as bonus tracks. A deluxe reissue of the album featuring two new tracks was released on November 1, 2024, including the single "You for Christmas".