The Works (Queen album) in 1984, Taylor wrote the basics of "Thank God It's Christmas" while May wrote "I Dream of Christmas". The group then had to choose between the two, and opted for "Thank God It's Christmas", which May and Taylor then wrote together. It is rumored that "I Dream Of Christmas" was recorded by the band, though nothing has ever been confirmed. May later worked on "I Dream of Christmas" with his future wife Anita Dobson, which was released as a single in 1988 and also features John Deacon. Written by May some time in 1981, the song was recorded during the
Christmas Gift (album) release. The French edition was released on October 22, three weeks before the Japanese release. Christmas Gift was also simultaneously released in France as a part of a 3CD set called Kokia Collection. The album also featured 2006's 2008's and The Voice, and featured a cover similar to the Christmas Gift photoshoot cover. The album reached #56 on the Japanese Oricon albums charts, selling 3,000 copies. CDJournal called the album a "Christmas song selection you can enjoy with your family." The French and Japanese versions were released with different track orders. The Japanese version also had a bonus track, "Remember