This Christmas Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.40/10 from 10000 votes
Tags: family home
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Vaya Navidades

Title in Português:

Natal em Família

Synopsis

In Los Angeles, Shirley Ann Whitfield, affectionately called Ma'Dere, is the matriarch of the Whitfield family, she with six children: San Francisco residing wife and mother Lisa who feels the need to act as the responsible one in managing her extended family's welfare, as such sacrificing her own wants in the process; traveling jazz musician Quentin Jr. who the family has not seen in four years; Claude the marine; New York ad exec Kelli who admits she is the selfish one; college student Mel; and Michael (called Baby) who still lives at home while figuring out what he wants to do with his life.

Ma'Dere has lived in the family home for a few years now with Joe Black, a church deacon, with Ma'Dere's husband/the children's father, Quentin Whitfield Sr., long having left the family to pursue a life as a jazz musician. Because of the pain associated for Ma'Dere, Sr.'s piano sits in the garage untouched. Quentin, being a chip off the old paternal block, is the most disconnected from the family. Ma'Dere and Joe's living situation is the worst kept secret which the children do not talk about. The one who doesn't know about Joe living with Ma'Dere is Quentin, who still sees him as the obstacle to Sr. one day coming home.

Ma'Dere owns and operates a dry cleaning business, in which each of the children owns a share, the business which makes little profit and is barely enough for Ma'Dere to continue living in the family home. As such, Lisa, on the urging of her husband Malcolm, wants to sell the business, of which she has to convince her siblings.

Some with partners and family accompanying, the children, as usual, converge on the family home for Christmas, this year even including the previously unannounced surprise of Quentin. Each person is dealing with an issue in his/her life - some known by the family, some not - which affects the family dynamic and associated how this Christmas will turn out for them as a collective family.

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Play Title Artist
This Christmas
O' Tannenbaum
Ernst Anschütz: Traditional tune, lyrics
Santa Baby
Joan Javits: Writer
Joan Javits: Lyrics
Lina: Performer
Philip Springer: Performer
Jeeve: Produced
Rockin' around the Christmas Tree
Deck the Halls ('Smart Like You' Version)
Joy to the World ('Kitchen Degree' Version)
Joy to the World ('Kool Aid' Version)
O' Tannenbaum ('Got a Name Holmes' Version)
Opening
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Get Down on It
Merry Christmas Baby
The Christmas Song
Go Getta
I Proceed
Try a Little Tenderness
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Sleigh Ride
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Please Come Home for Christmas
White Christmas
Jingle Bells ('Girlfight' Version)
Jolly Holly (Deck the Halls)
Never Loved a Man (The Way That I Love You)
Away in a Manger
Twinkle Twinkle Little Me
Powell's Return
Silent Night
Moody's Mood for Love
O Holy Night
This Christmas
Welcome Chris/Rubik's Cube-Apartment
Got to Give It Up
Jingle Bells
O Christmas Tree

User reviews

Robert Harris
6/10

The selection of songs in the soundtrack is diverse and well-curated, reflecting the different personalities and backgrounds of each family member.

Ashley Garcia
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of This Christmas is a standout element of the film, enhancing the emotional resonance and authenticity of the story being told.

Andrew Clark
5/10

The musical score effectively complements the film's themes of forgiveness, love, and family unity, creating a cohesive and engaging viewing experience.

Carol Brown
6/10

The music enhances the storytelling by adding depth and nuance to the characters' individual struggles and relationships with each other.

Deborah Scott
5/10

The soundtrack of This Christmas perfectly captures the emotions and dynamics of a large, complicated family coming together for the holidays.

Steven Martin
5/10

The soulful and heartfelt songs in the soundtrack evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth, making the audience feel connected to the Whitfield family's experiences.