: The track maintains the infectious, danceable energy that made the 1967 original a classic.

The release of this track marked a significant milestone in Stone's career. She has described herself as "Christmas obsessed" and noted that she had mentally planned a holiday album for years. "What Christmas Means to Me" serves as the mission statement for this project, capturing what she describes as the "magic in every direction" that the season provides when "all the Christmas stars have aligned".

While many artists approach Christmas music with quiet reverence, Stone chooses high-energy joy. Her version of "What Christmas Means to Me" is a vibrant tribute to the Stevie Wonder original. By selecting this specific song, Stone aligns herself with the Motown tradition of "turning up" the Christmas spirit through:

Joss Stone ’s cover of "What Christmas Means to Me" is more than just a holiday single; it is the soulful centerpiece of her first-ever festive album, Merry Christmas, Love , released in 2022. For an artist who has spent two decades defining modern British soul, this track represents a "dream come true" and a culmination of her lifelong obsession with the holiday season. A Soulful Homage to Stevie Wonder