I get picky about wording, so for me the decisive factor is a credit line. An ‘official’ translation of 'this is christmas' will normally carry a translator’s name and appear in a published format — album booklet, licensed lyric distributor, or the label’s official uploads. That’s different from a singable adaptation versus a literal translation: publishers sometimes commission singable English versions that change phrasing to fit melody, and those are usually the only ‘official’ translations recognized for royalties and performances.
If you’re thinking of covering the song, tracking down the music publisher or checking databases like BMI/ASCAP can reveal whether a translated version is registered. For casual listening, an artist-provided subtitled video or booklet credit is a good sign the translation is legit.
My first guess is that you’re asking because you found a lyric in another language and want a trustworthy version. I often poke around album credits, official lyric videos, and music publisher listings when I need authenticity. For a song named 'this is christmas', an official translation may exist if the artist intended the song for an international audience — they’ll either release a translated version or include one in the booklet.
If nothing official turns up, community translations can be surprisingly accurate, especially from active fan communities. If you plan to sing or publish the translated lyrics, though, it’s best to contact the publisher for permission. If you tell me which artist’s 'this is christmas' you mean, I’ll happily help search and point you to either an authorized translation or a reliable fan version.
Sometimes there’s an official version, sometimes there isn’t. For songs titled 'this is christmas' it really depends on who owns the song and whether the publisher commissioned a translated lyric. I’ve seen official English translations for K-pop or J-pop holiday singles in booklet notes and on official channels, but for many indie or seasonal originals you’ll only find fan-made translations.
If you want to be sure, check the album credits, the label’s website, or licensing databases; they’ll tell you whether an authorized translation was released. If not, a clear fan translation is usually available on community lyric sites — just be mindful of copyright if you plan to publish or perform it publicly.
I’ve chased down obscure holiday songs more times than I can count, and the short version here is: it depends who wrote the song. If you mean a specific track titled 'this is christmas', some artists or labels release official translations (usually in liner notes, on official lyric videos, or on the artist’s website), while others don’t bother and leave translations to fans.
When I was compiling a multilingual holiday playlist last year I learned to check a few places in order: the physical or digital album booklet, the record label’s press page, and the official YouTube upload (sometimes there’s a subtitled lyric video). Performance-rights organizations like ASCAP, PRS, or JASRAC sometimes list songwriter and publisher credits that can point you to who holds translation rights. If nothing official exists, I’ll use a respected translation from a licensed lyric provider or reach out to the label — it’s surprisingly effective.
Translation quality varies wildly: an ‘official’ translation usually has a translator credit and is designed to match legal/royalty needs or singable phrasing, whereas fan translations aim for meaning and tone. If you tell me which artist’s 'this is christmas' you mean, I can help look for any authorized translations or suggest a reliable fan one I’ve vetted.
I’ve got that itch to know the exact wording too — there are a few common scenarios when it comes to a song called 'this is christmas'. If the track is by a major label or an international artist, there’s a decent chance an official translation exists; they’ll sometimes put it in the album booklet, release an English lyric video, or publish it on their site. Smaller indie releases often don’t bother, leaving fans to translate.
I usually cross-check a few places: the CD/streaming booklet, the label’s site, lyric providers like LyricFind (they license official texts), and the artist’s social media. Sites like Genius are great for quick reference but aren’t always official — they often include fan translations and interpretations. If you need a translation for performance or publication, it’s safest to track down the publisher and ask for permission or a credited translation. Otherwise, a careful fan translation can be fine for personal use or singalong parties.
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